Managing Safety Between Sessions
This plan is a practical reference for identifying risks and outlining steps to stay safe between sessions.
It can be used as part of your therapy work or as a personal record. It is not a diagnostic or emergency form.
| Question / Area | Notes / Reflection |
| What are the main risks, and what triggers me to feel that I want to hurt myself or to feel suicidal? | |
| Step-by-step plan of what to do immediately if I feel suicidal or at risk of harm | |
| Short-term plans for keeping safe (e.g. keeping emergency contacts with me, devising a coping card with self-prompts, removing tablets, alcohol etc.) | |
| How to involve other people (e.g. telling close family and friends so they can check-in with me between sessions, etc.) | |
| Action to be taken by clinician if I do not attend an appointment and fail to make contact (e.g. telephoning me at home, informing GP or other services, contacting a friend or relative) | |
| Names and telephone numbers of friends or relatives who may be contacted |
Emergency Contacts
In an emergency: Call 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency.
NHS 111: 24-hour non-emergency advice.
Samaritans: 116 123 | jo@samaritans.org
Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393 | info@mind.org.uk
SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (4 pm – 10 pm)
Stay Alive App: available on Google Play and App Store
This plan is for personal reference and collaborative use in therapy. It is not a substitute for emergency medical or crisis care.
