Proactive safety planning acts as a guardrail to prevent and mitigate crises, which could otherwise overwhelm a young person’s coping abilities, akin to how disaster planning, fire drills, or pre-flight safety briefings prepare individuals to manage emergencies with composure. Leaders must ensure that there are systems in place so that staff prioritize the immediate, safety issues that prevail with high-risk clinical conditions like depression and substance use. They should ensure that the treatment and staff partner with the young person to maintain an effective coping plan as the top priority of the recovery process. A safety plan should articulate a clear, actionable strategy for addressing potential dangers, thereby curtailing the chances of fear-driven, impulsive reactions. The plan should incorporate the following: (1) the settings and triggers that increase the risk of a crisis; (2) circumstances that activate the safety plan; (3) healthy coping strategies that have been rehearsed; and (4) support people for rapid assistance. Research has shown that safety planning interventions are particularly effective with suicidal behavior.24F Leaders should incorporate safety planning as a fundamental element in treatment programs serving young peopleyouth with complex conditions. The young person and the organization are both better equipped to steer clear of social, physical, legal, and emotional harm when they are prepared with a plan. Consistent rehearsal of the plan reduces panic and builds confidence when challenges inevitably arise, protecting the young person and the organization.