Crisis Resources

• Navigating a mental health crisis > The National Alliance for Mental Illness developed this guide to support people experiencing mental health crises, their friends, and families by providing important, sometimes lifesaving information. This guide outlines what can contribute to a crisis, warning signs that a crisis is emerging, strategies to help de-escalate a crisis and resources that may be available for those affected. Also included is information about advocating for a person in crisis along with a sample crisis plan.

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• Safety Plan instructions > 
  This toolkit will show you what a safety plan is and how to create one together with an individual who may be at risk. It will illustrate how safety plans work and why they are one of the best tools to help mitigate future suicidal behaviors.

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• Safety Plan >
  A safety plan is a written list of coping strategies and sources of support that can be used before or during a suicidal crisis.  The safety plan should be easily accessible to yourself, selected family members and friends at all times.

 

• Veterans Safety Plan > 
  Veterans who are thinking about harming themselves or who have attempted suicide should create and keep a safety plan. It is important for the Veteran’s family members and loved ones to have a copy of the safety plan so they know what to do and where to get help in a crisis.