Your Night-Out Game Plan

Top Tips:

• Share your plans with someone you trust, including your destination and expected return time
• Use a buddy system and check in with each other throughout the night
• Agree on a meeting point in case anyone gets separated
• Before changing locations, confirm everyone knows the plan
• Never assume someone left safely but verify that each person has a safe ride or trusted companion
• Create a code word or emoji that means “call me,” “come get me,” or “I need help”
• Have enough money on you to arrange for your own transportation if need be
• Ensure your phone is fully charged before going out and carry a portable charger if able
• Do not leave an impaired friend alone or send them home without someone you know and trust
• If someone is unconscious, difficult to wake, vomiting repeatedly, breathing slowly or irregularly call emergency services immediately
• Always trust your discomfort and don’t feel the need to remain somewhere simply to avoid appearing rude