Crisis Plan Builder

What you will need

• The first person to call if I am in crisis (name and number) (contacts): Someone who knows about this plan.
• What helps me when I am in crisis (text): For example: someone sitting with me, quiet, being reminded to eat and drink.
• What makes it worse (text): For example: raised voices, being left alone, crowds.
• More detail: my doctor or clinic, current medicines, allergies, medical aid or clinic card (text): Useful for ambulance crews and hospitals.
• More detail: who looks after children, older relatives, pets, and my home (contacts): Ask them first, so they know.
• More detail: who should tell work, and what they may say (text): You decide how much your employer knows.
• More detail: the hospital or clinic I would prefer, and any faith or cultural wishes (text): Wishes are respected where possible, safety comes first.
• More detail: crisis numbers (contacts): Pre-filled, cannot be removed: Suicide Crisis Helpline 0800 567 567 (24/7); Cleared Mind 24-hour Careline 0800 212 146; SADAG Mental Health Line 011 234 4837 (08:00-20:00); SAPS 10111; Ambulance 10177; Emergency from a mobile 112.

How it works

Step-by-step wizard, one question per screen. Crisis numbers are pre-filled and always shown. Output a one-page plan card plus a short 'for my support person' version containing only the sections the member ticks to share. Prompt to review the plan every 3 months or after any crisis.

What you get

• My crisis plan
• Version to share with my support person

What it means

• The people who matter know what to do, which takes pressure off you in a hard moment.
• Start with the Careline as your first contact and add a person when you are ready.

Next step: Want help interpreting this? A Cleared Mind counsellor can go through your crisis plan with you, or call the Careline on 0800 212 146.

Runs on the device. Nothing is saved unless the member chooses. Sharing only happens when the member taps share.