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My Safety Plan

A safety plan is a personalised set of coping strategies and support contacts that you can use when you're in crisis. This tool follows the evidence-based Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention framework.

Your plan is private. Everything you write here is saved only to your device's local storage. It is never sent to any server. You can print it or share it with someone you trust.

1 Warning Signs

What thoughts, feelings, moods, or situations tell you that a crisis may be developing?

2 Internal Coping Strategies

Things I can do on my own to take my mind off my problems.

3 People and Places for Distraction

People I can reach out to for social contact, and places I can go.

4 People I Can Ask for Help

People I trust who I can tell that I'm in crisis.

5 Professional Support

Professionals and helplines I can contact during a crisis.

Key helplines:
Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7)
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 (24/7)
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7)
Emergency: 000

6 Making My Environment Safe

Steps I can take to make my environment safer during a crisis.

★ My Reasons for Living

What matters most to me. The things worth living for.

Your plan auto-saves to this device as you type.

Sources & References

Stanley, B. & Brown, G.K. (2012). Safety Planning Intervention: A Brief Intervention to Mitigate Suicide Risk. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 19(2), 256-264.
Stanley, B. et al. (2018). Safety Planning Intervention reduced suicidal behaviours by 45% and doubled treatment attendance (n=1,640). JAMA Psychiatry, 75(9), 894-900. DOI | PubMed

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

Screening Tools: All screening tools on this site (including DASS-21, K10, ASRS, and Burnout Assessment) are validated instruments provided for self-assessment purposes only. They are not diagnostic tests. Results should be discussed with a qualified health professional. Scores may not reflect your full clinical picture.

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About this tool

Created by

Barbara Stanley & Gregory Brown

Framework

Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention

Used by

Hospitals & crisis services worldwide

Format

A personal, structured plan (not scored)

Data stored

Your browser only (local storage)

Diagnostic?

No — a coping tool, not a diagnosis

Common Questions About the Safety Plan

What is the Stanley-Brown framework this tool is based on?

The Safety Planning Intervention was developed by Barbara Stanley and Gregory Brown, and is one of the most evidence-supported approaches for helping someone at risk of suicide identify warning signs, coping strategies, and support contacts in a structured, personal plan.

Where is my safety plan stored?

Entirely on your own device — it is never sent to our servers. You can print it, save it, or share it with someone you trust, but by default it stays private to you.

Is a safety plan a substitute for professional help?

No. A safety plan is a practical tool to use alongside professional support, not instead of it. If you're in immediate danger, call 000. For crisis support, Lifeline (13 11 14) and the Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467) are available 24/7.

Medical disclaimer: This site provides general health information and verified helpline numbers only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For mental health crisis support, call Lifeline 13 11 14. Always seek the advice of a qualified health professional with any questions regarding a medical condition. Helpline numbers verified June 2026. No AI-generated content is used on this site.

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