Safety Plan
By US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
MIND evaluation
- Cost
- Free to Download, Totally Free
- Platforms
- Android, iOS
- Supported Conditions
- Self-Harm
- Privacy
- Has Privacy Policy, Data Stored on Device, App Declares Data Use and Purpose, Can Opt Out of Data Collection, Is Anonymized/Aggregate Data Shared, Is De-Identified Data Shared
- Clinical Foundation
- Well Written Relevant Content, Does What it Claims, Patient Facing, Use Warning, Appropriately Advises Patient in Case of Emergency
- Features
- Track Mood, Track Symptoms, Productivity, Journaling, Psychoeducation, Goal Setting/Habits, Deep Breathing
- Functionalities
- Offline, Accessibility, Own Your Own Data, Email or Export Your Data
- Engagements
- User Generated Data, Videos, Audio/Music/Scripts, Network Support
- Treatment Approaches
- Mindfulness, Physical Health Exercises
- Inputs
- Surveys, Diary, Contact List, Microphone
- Outputs
- Notifications, Reminders, References/Information, Graphs of Data, Summary of Data, Link to Formal Care/Coaching
- Developer Type
- Government, Non-Profit Company
Last reviewed: August 6, 2026
Rater review
This review represents the view of the app rater and is not an endorsement by MIND.
Safety plan allows users to make a plan for dealing with thoughts of suicide and self-harm. The app offers resources such as deep breathing, mindfulness, inspirational quotes and connections to help-lines.. The app is completely free to download and use.
From the app store
Description from the app store — not vetted by MIND
Safety Plan is here to help you make a plan for dealing with thoughts of suicide and self-harm. The app will walk you through filling out the 6 steps of a safety plan, share your safety plan with your loved ones, and use your safety plan in a moment of crisis. The app also includes audio and interactive tools to help you calm down, information for you and your loved ones about safety plans and suicide, mood tracking, and ready access to crisis support.
Safety Plan is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs app, developed by the National Center for PTSD Dissemination and Training Division and the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.