Below is a useful list of contacts /support services for self-harm. This is an area that is sadly prominent within our teenagers and young children.
Mind
Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Side by Side | A community platform by Mind
A peer support online community group
NHS
nhs.uk/apps-library/distract
App which provides information and advice about self-harm.
Harmless
harmless.org.uk
User-led organisation that supports people who self-harm, and their friends and family.
Hope
hubofhope.co.uk
UK-wide mental health service database. Lets you search for local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support. You can filter results to find specific kinds of support.
Lifesigns
lifesigns.org.uk
User-led self-harm guidance and support network.
Sane
sane.org.uk
Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.
The Mix
Tel: 0808 808 4994
Text: 85258 (crisis messenger service, text THEMIX)
themix.org.uk
Support and advice for under 25s, including a helpline, crisis messenger service and webchat.
National Self Harm Network (NSHN)
nshn.co.uk
Survivor-led online support forum for people who self-harm, their friends and families.
Samaritans
Tel: 116 123 (freephone)
jo@samaritans.org
Freepost: SAMARITANS LETTERS
samaritans.org