Key Takeaway
Your physical and emotional safety are the most important thing. Making a safety plan can help keep you safe.
A safety plan is a personalized guide to help you stay safe in dangerous situations.
Safety plans are good to share with trusted and safe adults. Be sure to keep it away from anyone you don’t feel safe with.
Learn More
How to identify a safe adult, Kids Help Phone
E.g. Other safe adults such as a neighbour, family member, family friend, or teacher.
E.g. someone drinking alcohol, someone using drugs, someone shouting angrily and not calming down
E.g. Listening to music, going for a walk, speaking to a friend, journaling etc.
E.g a friend’s house, the park, a community centre, school, a Friendship Centre
E.g. 911, local police.
You can find more local services to get help in Getting Help.
Learn More
For more support on safety planning visit the KidsHelpPhone: KidsHelpPhone Safety Planning Guide
Get Help
The Hope for Wellness Helpline offers immediate help to all Indigenous people across Canada. Call the toll-free Helpline at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca.