What is a personal crisis plan and who should use it?

A personal crisis plan is a customizable tool designed for teens to help them manage crisis situations. It should be filled in, kept with the person, and shared with trusted confidants. The plan helps identify warning signs, emergency contacts, and coping strategies to use when feeling overwhelmed or unwell.

What emergency numbers are included in the teen crisis plan?

The crisis plan includes several important emergency numbers: 15 for SAMU medical emergencies, 3114 for suicide prevention (available 24/7), 0 800 235 236 for Fil Santé Jeunes (free and anonymous support), and 09 72 39 40 50 for SOS Amitié (listening and support services).

What are the physical warning signs that indicate a teen might be entering a crisis?

Physical warning signs include jaw clenching, tense shoulders, rapid heartbeat, feeling hot or sweating, headaches or stomach aches, and difficulty breathing. Recognizing these early signs helps teens implement their coping strategies before the crisis escalates.

What behavioral changes should teens watch for as warning signs?

Behavioral warning signs include excessive swinging or moving, scratching or rubbing oneself, avoiding eye contact, talking less or not at all, replying curtly to others, and feeling the urge to run away. These behaviors often indicate increasing stress or emotional distress.

What sensory regulation tools are recommended in the crisis plan?

Sensory regulation tools include ear muffs, earplugs, soothing music, weighted blankets, fidget objects or stress balls, subdued lighting, and soothing scents. These tools help teens manage sensory overload and create a calming environment during stressful situations.

What movement-based and breathing techniques are suggested for crisis management?

Movement-based techniques include walking, running, swinging, skipping, stretching, squeezing a cushion, deep pressure activities, and dancing. Breathing and mental techniques include square breathing and long exhalation exercises. These activities help teens physically regulate their emotions and reduce stress.

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My information

To identify myself quickly

First and last name

Date of birth

My phone

Plan drafting date

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My emergency contacts

People to call when I'm unwell (in order of priority)

N°	Who?	Phone	Link with me
1
2
3

🚨 National emergency numbers

15

SAMU

Medical emergencies

3114

Suicide prevention

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

0 800 235 236

Fil Santé Jeunes

Free and anonymous

09 72 39 40 50

SOS Amitié

Listening and support

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My warning signs

How do I know when I'm getting sick?

🫀 In my body

My jaw clenches My shoulders tense up My heart speeds up I'm hot / I'm sweating I have a headache / stomach ache It's hard to breathe

🎭 In my behavior

I swing / move a lot I scratch / rub myself I avoid people's gaze I talk less or not at all I reply curtly I feel like running away

🧠 In my head

Mental fog I can't find my words My thoughts speed up I feel disconnected

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My overload protocol

Steps to take when I feel it rising

1

Ex: ask to go out, go to the toilet, isolate myself

2

Ex: putting on my noise-cancelling headphones

3

Ex: take 10 long breaths

4

Ex: squeezing my stress ball

5

Ex: listen to my soothing playlist

6

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My regulation tools

What helps me calm down

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My places of refuge

Places I can go when things go wrong

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Middle/high school

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At home

🌳

Elsewhere

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What others can do to help me

To share with those you trust

✅ What helps me

❌ What makes it worse

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Signatures

This plan was drafted and validated by

My signature

Date :

Signature parent/guardian

Date :

My Personal Crisis Plan

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER