Crisis and wellness planning
Crisis and wellness planning
Anyone experiencing mental health difficulties needs to develop a crisis plan while they are well . The plan allows you to maintain some degree of control over your life , even when it feels like everything is out of control . After you develop your crisis plan , keep a copy with you and give a copy to your supporters .
A plan will help you :
• Outline causes , warning signs and strategies to help de-escalate a crisis
• List resources that are available to you while in crisis
• Provide friends and family members with tools to effectively recognize , manage , plan and prevent a mental health crisis
Caring for yourself
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Eat three meals a day that include healthy foods
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Sleep an adequate amount each night
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Exercise daily and / or spend time outside
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Do something you enjoy each day
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Spend time each day with people who make you feel good about yourself
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Attend regular check-ups with a health care provider
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Avoid drinking alcohol or using street drugs
;; Avoid negative people
DRUG DISPOSAL
Public drop boxes are available to securely and anonymously dispose of unused medications 24 / 7 . DO NOT drop syringes . ( Take to Syringe Service Program at Cabarrus Health Alliance .)
Concord : Cabarrus County Sheriff ’ s Office , 30 Corban Avenue SE ; Concord Police Department , 41 Cabarrus Avenue W
Harrisburg : Harrisburg Hometown Pharmacy , 5006 NC-49 Kannapolis : Kannapolis Police Department , 401 Laureate Way Mt . Pleasant : Moose Pharmacy , 8374 W . Franklin Street
Local pharmacies , including CVS , Walgreens , TrueCare and Cannon offer public drop boxes at select locations . Contact local stores directly to inquire .
For confidential disposal at home , call Cabarrus County EMS Community Paramedics at 704-920-2600 ( option 6 ), seven days a week between 7 a . m . and 7 p . m .
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