My Personal Safety Plan - Template for Suicide Prevention Support

Sep 22, 2026

My Personal Safety Plan helps individuals identify early warning signs, coping actions to shift focus away from problems or suicidal thoughts, and supportive people and places that can help during a crisis. The plan includes fields to list trusted contacts such as family, friends, and professionals, along with instructions to create immediate safety steps to avoid suicide methods. Guidance also outlines school professional support, periodic review, and crisis escalation options including the Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and emergency services.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time1 min

AccessFree to download

Safety Plan Sections

Warning Signs and Coping Actions

Safe People and Places

Contact List

Safety From Suicide Methods

Immediate Crisis Options and Review

FAQs

What information should be filled in on the personal safety plan?

Fill in warning signs, safe coping actions, safe people and places, and a contact list including family, friends, and professionals.

What should someone do if the plan’s ideas do not help?

The plan directs the person to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, contact the Crisis Text Line, and/or go to an emergency room or nearest crisis center or call 9-1-1.

How is school support intended to work with this safety plan?

School support staff work with the individual and their parent or guardian to keep them safe, and the plan is reviewed periodically and is not meant to be permanent.

Sep 22, 2026

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