Individuals worried about someone's safety should follow the AIR protocol: ask, initiate support, and refer to professional help.

“I like to think about acronyms can be helpful, giving a person air, A I R. So ask the question. If you think someone might be at risk, ask them. Initiate a conversation. Initiate support. There's a tendency for people to pull away, and and the person who asked and not to follow up. And R for refer.”