Safety Navigator Sequence

This sequence demystifies the process of accessing crisis support by breaking down the mechanics of hotlines and text lines. Students learn to distinguish between emergency services (911) and crisis hotlines (988), understand the experience of reaching out, and create personal resource tools for future use.

Emergency or Crisis

Students differentiate between immediate physical danger requiring 911 and emotional crises suitable for hotlines like 988 through a sorting activity and discussion on triage.

Inside the Hotline

This lesson walks students through the step-by-step process of contacting a crisis line, from automated menus to the initial greeting from a trained counselor.

Privacy and Promises

Students explore the concept of confidentiality, learning what information stays private and what triggers mandatory reporting to ensure safety.

The Power of Text

Focusing on text/chat options, students review script templates and practice drafting initial messages to initiate conversations with crisis counselors.

Your Safety Toolkit

Students compile verified resources and create a personal safety flowchart and discreet reference tools (wallet cards or phone backgrounds) for future support.