DrinkingenoughwaterEatingregularmealsAttendingrecoverymeetingsTalking tosomeonein recoveryregularlyWaking upand going tobed atconsistenttimesTalkinghonestlyaboutfeelingsAvoidingisolatingwhenupsetReachingout forhelp whenstrugglingJournalingor writingthings outHavinga dailyroutineUsinggrounding ormindfulnessskillsPausingbeforereactingemotionallyStayingconnectedto a supportnetworkTaking awalk tomanageemotionGettingregularsleepSpendingtimeoutdoorsFollowingthrough oncommitmentsKeepingresponsibilitiesorganizedSettinghealthyrelationshipboundariesAsking foremotionalsupportwhenneededUsingbreathingtechniqueswhenstressedHaving atleast onetrustedpersonSpendingtime withsupportivepeopleExercisingor movingyour bodyPlanningyour dayahead oftimeUsingcoping skillsinstead ofsubstancesHaving asponsor orrecoverysupportpersonGoing tocounsellingor therapy AttendingscheduledappointmentsDrinkingenoughwaterEatingregularmealsAttendingrecoverymeetingsTalking tosomeonein recoveryregularlyWaking upand going tobed atconsistenttimesTalkinghonestlyaboutfeelingsAvoidingisolatingwhenupsetReachingout forhelp whenstrugglingJournalingor writingthings outHavinga dailyroutineUsinggrounding ormindfulnessskillsPausingbeforereactingemotionallyStayingconnectedto a supportnetworkTaking awalk tomanageemotionGettingregularsleepSpendingtimeoutdoorsFollowingthrough oncommitmentsKeepingresponsibilitiesorganizedSettinghealthyrelationshipboundariesAsking foremotionalsupportwhenneededUsingbreathingtechniqueswhenstressedHaving atleast onetrustedpersonSpendingtime withsupportivepeopleExercisingor movingyour bodyPlanningyour dayahead oftimeUsingcoping skillsinstead ofsubstancesHaving asponsor orrecoverysupportpersonGoing tocounsellingor therapy Attendingscheduledappointments

Protective Factors Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Drinking enough water
  2. Eating regular meals
  3. Attending recovery meetings
  4. Talking to someone in recovery regularly
  5. Waking up and going to bed at consistent times
  6. Talking honestly about feelings
  7. Avoiding isolating when upset
  8. Reaching out for help when struggling
  9. Journaling or writing things out
  10. Having a daily routine
  11. Using grounding or mindfulness skills
  12. Pausing before reacting emotionally
  13. Staying connected to a support network
  14. Taking a walk to manage emotion
  15. Getting regular sleep
  16. Spending time outdoors
  17. Following through on commitments
  18. Keeping responsibilities organized
  19. Setting healthy relationship boundaries
  20. Asking for emotional support when needed
  21. Using breathing techniques when stressed
  22. Having at least one trusted person
  23. Spending time with supportive people
  24. Exercising or moving your body
  25. Planning your day ahead of time
  26. Using coping skills instead of substances
  27. Having a sponsor or recovery support person
  28. Going to counselling or therapy
  29. Attending scheduled appointments