What do you do when you no longer feel safe at home?

What to do when your home is no longer a safe place

1. Acknowledge the problem. The number one thing to remember is that you have a right to feel safe and secure in your own home.
2. Talk to someone and ask for help.
3. Put some supports in place.
4. Get professional support.
5. Build your own coping skills.

How do I feel safe in my life?

Tips to Strengthen Your Personal Feeling of Safety: Don’t try to convince yourself you are not scared or anxious, instead, accept and calmly plan how you can shift away from those feelings. When you feel unsafe, speak with someone, seek support, don’t keep your thoughts to yourself.

How can I feel safe in my own home?

7 Ways to Feel Safe in Your Home

1. Brighten your surroundings.
2. Shut out the night.
3. Avoid dark, overgrown corners in your landscaping.
4. Fix the creaks and groans.
5. Play music or turn on the television at night.
6. Know your neighbors.
7. Use a security system.

How can I make my house safer?

Security Experts Share 9 Ways to Make Your Home Safer

1. EXAMINE YOUR FRONT DOOR FOR POTENTIAL WEAKNESSES.
2. USE TIMERS AND TVS TO FOOL BURGLARS INTO THINKING YOUR HOME IS OCCUPIED.
3. BE MINDFUL OF WINDOWS AND SLIDING GLASS DOORS.
4. USE WARNING SIGNS.
5. LET THERE BE LIGHT.
6. BE VIGILANT ABOUT VACATIONS.

What should I do if I feel unsafe at home?

If you feel unsafe at home, it’s important to tell a safe adult (such as a Kids Help Phone counsellor) about what’s going on. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911. And if you need help finding a place to go near you or for longer than a few hours, you can search

What should I do if someone is hurting me?

If someone is hurting you say “Stop” or “No”, find a safe place to go away from the person, and talk to a safe adult. If you’re aged between 12 and 18 and looking for a safe place to stay (emergency accommodation), call Link2home on 1800 152 152 Call a ‘safe adult’, someone you trust and feel safe with, to tell them you need help.

How do I know if I’m not safe in my body?

Sometimes our body can give us a warning that we are not safe. You may not be able to sleep well, your tummy feels funny, you get headaches, you feel tired, or you want to lash out because you feel confused, embarrassed, scared, worried, guilty, ashamed, sad, or lonely. When you have these feelings, remember: The way you’re feeling is normal.

How do I find a safe place to stay?

If you’re aged between 12 and 18 and looking for a safe place to stay (emergency accommodation), call Link2home on 1800 152 152 Call a ‘safe adult’, someone you trust and feel safe with, to tell them you need help. A safe adult is someone who can help you talk about what has happened.