A crisis plan is the physical manifestation of crisis management with respect to the creation of a real document – digital or otherwise – outlining a personal or organizational reaction to a crisis. A map of evacuation routes, an overview of a personal health recovery action, a list of emergency supplies, a CPR manual, and an organizational disaster response plan are all examples of crisis plans.
A crisis plan could be stored or created digitally, and represented by the use of a smartphone app, USB key, PDF file format, or other digital translations of a literal document. Every crisis is unique, and each strategy must be tailored to the circumstances. The development of a crisis plan is one aspect of personal wellbeing and mental health. The daily management of the evidence-based practice of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan, as cited by the SAMHSA National Registry for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices, requires the creation of a real crisis plan and a post-crisis plan. Trauma, situation, or anxiety may all obstruct recovery from a personal or health crisis. A good post-crisis plan will help to minimize personal risks, such as the effects of drug abuse and addiction. In the case of mental health treatment, families, service providers, and others may assist in the creation of crisis plans that serve as an appropriate and enforceable legal document that can be used while an individual is ill.
Developing a crisis plan helps to prevent or reduce loss in a crisis situation. Make quick and efficient crisis plans with our sample printable Crisis Plan Templates.
