'Yes' they want to hurt themselves
'No' they don't have a plan
ASK → Where are you?
TELL THEM → There are better options
ASK QUESTIONS → What is causing you to feel so bad? How long have you been feeling this way? What can I do to help?
LISTEN to them; VALIDATE their concerns and COMMUNICATE your support.
REMOVE access to objects they could use to hurt themselves.
ACT to get them some immediate help
Tell them you are concerned about them and would like to get further support. You could say:
"This is too big for the both of us, we need help, I'd like to call someone who can help us."
At home
- Go to closest emergency room
- call mental health team A-Z Crisis
- Tell Parents
- Call 000
At School
- Go to counsellor
- Go to teacher