In Case of Mental Health Emergency: A Crisis Toolkit
In Case of Mental Health Emergency:
A Crisis Toolkit
How to create your Crisis Toolkit
Download and print
Access the free Crisis Toolkit at the link above. If you don’t have a printer, download the Toolkit and write your responses in a notebook!
Fill it out with a loved one or professional
Some of these questions might be hard to talk about, and that's okay. Remember to be open, honest, and nonjudgmental.
Stick to the plan
Your Crisis Toolkit is designed to help you feel safe when you’re struggling. Stay prepared by keeping it in an easy-to-access place.
How to start the conversation
Find a safe space
Whether it’s your kitchen table, a local coffee shop, or a favorite park, find a place where it feels safe to open up.
Ease into it
Be genuinely curious about what’s going on in your loved one’s life. This should be an authentic conversation, not just a list of questions.
Keep an open mind
Conversations around mental health aren’t always easy, and that’s okay. Remain calm and non-judgmental. When in doubt, ask questions instead of offering advice or making statements.
Build them up
Reassure them that they’re safe and loved. Remind them that even if they feel alone, it doesn’t mean they are alone.
Remember: healing is a journey
The Crisis Toolkit is designed to change and develop over time. Normalize the conversation by checking in regularly.
FAQs
What is the Crisis Toolkit?
Who can use the Crisis Toolkit?
What should I include in my Crisis Toolkit?
How do I use the Crisis Toolkit?
What is a mental health crisis?
What is a mental health emergency?
What if I want to update my Crisis Toolkit?
How do I find other prevention resources?
*If this is a life-threatening emergency, please call or text 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Resources
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