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A safety plan is a set of steps you can follow when you are feeling overwhelmed. Many people find it helpful to collaborate on a safety plan with a mental health professional. It often includes:

: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Kill Yourself

This might also include a places where the person who is struggling can go, like a friend's house, an Alcoholic Anonymous meeting, Samaritans Recognising suicide warning signs - SuicideLine Victoria A safety plan is a set of steps

: Activities you can do to take your mind off your problems without contacting anyone else. This might also include a places where the

If you aren't ready to call a hotline, consider reaching out to a friend, family member, or doctor. You can start the conversation simply:

"I’ve been having some dark thoughts and I don’t want to be alone with them." "Can you help me find someone to talk to? I'm struggling."

: Friends or family members you can call specifically for support.