Support System Mapped

How to complete Support System Mapped

In a real crisis, decision-making collapses, so the time to know who you'd call is now, while you're clear-headed. This builds a short, honest list of people who would actually pick up and stay with you at the worst hour.

1. List candidates by reliability, not closeness or obligation. Who genuinely shows up under pressure?
2. Narrow to three people who would realistically answer a 3 AM call and not make it about themselves.
3. Save their numbers somewhere instantly reachable and label them so a future you in distress can find them fast.
4. Consider telling at least one of them they're on your list, so the call isn't a cold surprise.
5. Add a 24/7 crisis or suicide hotline number as a guaranteed backup.

Tips

• Spread them across contexts (a friend, family, a colleague) so you're not relying on one person's availability.
• Pick people who can tolerate hard emotions, not just cheerful ones.
• Review the list yearly; relationships and phone numbers change.

What counts as done

You have three specific named contacts, plus a crisis line, saved and reachable for a genuine emergency.