Self-Harm Network Scotland
The Penumbra charity has launched the Self-Harm Network Scotland – a helpful site for anyone struggling with their own self-harm or supporting someone else. Get help, find out more information, and access helpful resources.
R;PPLE – R;pple is an innovative online interceptive tool designed to ensure more help and support is provided to individuals in distress. By installing R;pple on your device, anyone searching terms related to self-harm or suicide will be connected to helpful and free 24/7 sources of support.
Alumina – Free, online 7 week course for young people aged 10-17 struggling with self-harm. Each course has up to 14 young people across the UK.
Heads Above the Waves – Everything in one place including things to try, straight up advice, ‘You’re not alone’ blog and helplines
Battle Scars Website – Small, dedicated, 100% survivor-led and run charity offering local, regional, national as well as international support around self-harm. Easy-to-access peer support groups, families and friends support, worldwide, all-ages Facebook group offers around-the-clock peer support for anybody needing help.
Reach Out to Someone
Childline Scotland
Call 0800 11 11
Free and confidential helpline for children and young people available 24/7. See the website for more information, advice, videos and resources.
Give us a Shout
Text Shout to 85258 for free text support 24/7
Papyrus
Call Hopeline UK on 0800 068 41 41
For anyone struggling with feelings of suicide. Available from 9am – midnight every day.
Samaritans
Call 116 123
24 hour confidential helpline for those in crisis or who need to talk.
The Mix
Call 0808 808 4994
https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team
Available 7 days a week from 4pm till 11pm
For anyone aged 16 or over
Breathing Space
Call 0800 83 85 87
Free, confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16, feeling low, anxious or depressed. Available Monday to Thursday from 6pm – 2am and Friday to Monday 6pm – 6am.
Togetherall
https://togetherall.com/en-gb/
Safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Free APPS
Calm Harm
Download the free Calm Harm App to help you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.
Samaritans Self-Help App
https://selfhelp.samaritans.org/
Keep track of you are feeling, get help and advice for things you can do to cope, feel better and stay safe.
Helpful Websites about Self-Harm
Alumina
Free online support for young people aged 14-19.
Harmless
Organisation which works to address and overcome issues related to self-harm and suicide.
Life Signs Self Injury Guidance and Network Support
Comprehensive information and support.
National Self-Harm Network
Information, advice and online support forum.
Self Injury Support
https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/
Support for women and girls.
Websites with helpful information, advice and resources about emotional health and wellbeing
Aye Mind
https://ayemind.com/resource-map/
Cool 2 Talk
https://cool2talk.org/health-info-zone/
SAMH
https://www.samh.org.uk/get-involved/going-to-be/information-help/children-and-young-people
https://www.samh.org.uk/about-mental-health/mental-health-problems/self-harm
See Me
https://www.seemescotland.org/young-people/information-for-young-people/
The Mix
Young Minds
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/my-feelings/self-harm
For Practitioners
Healthier Minds
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/healthierminds/experiencing-distress-and-suicidal-thoughts/
Life Signs: download free fact sheets
www.lifesigns.org.uk/fact-sheets/
For Parents and Carers
Healthier Minds
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/healthierminds/
Information leaflet
https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/media/264176/self-harm-leaflet-for-parents-and-staff.pdf
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