Safety Planning
Any time you feel threatened, call 9-1-1.
Jessie’s House Crisis Line: 1-866-939-2850
If you are in an abusive relationship, safety planning can be essential in reducing the amount of risk that you and your children face. By having a safety plan in place, you will know what to do in case of an emergency and will be more likely to make a successful escape.
There is no right or wrong way to make a safety plan; it should above all be something that will work for you. Review it often and make changes as you need to; if possible, review it with a social worker, family violence worker, or police officer.
Who Uses a Safety Plan
Safety plans are used by people who:
- Want to leave an abusive situation, but need help doing so safely
- Are not sure about leaving but want to have an option in case the domestic abuse escalates
- Have already left an abusive situation and are still worried about the threat of family violence
Getting Help With Your Plan
Our Crisis Line staff can provide support and safety planning 24/7: 1-866-939-2850.
Our Family Violence Outreach Worker can also conduct a danger assessment, help you create a personalized safety plan and connect you to community supports. Call 587-879-6125, weekdays from 8:30 to 4:00 pm.
Call 911 immediately if you are in danger.
