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Support Organisations - Self-Harm

UPDATED: 10.07.2023

Self harm.co.uk
http://www.selfharm.co.uk/
Providing support for young people affected by self-harming.

Self Injury Support 
http://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk
Supporting females of any age affected by self-injury, their own or that of a friend or family member. 
Helpline & Text temporarily closed to end of March 2023.

The Mix
http://www.themix.org.uk/search/self+harm
Offer support via helpline, email and confidential 1-2-1 chat to young people (up to 25), to help find the correct support or information, whatever the problem.
Helpline: 0808 808 4994 (lines open Sunday – Saturday 4pm - 11pm)
1-2-1 Chat: (online Sunday – Saturday 4pm – 11pm)
Crisis Text Line: 24/7 crisis support (text THEMIX to 85258)
Email: help@themix.org.uk

ChildLine 
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/self-harm/
Childline provide support and counselling for anyone up to the age of 18. Childline can discuss anything of concern.
Helpline: 0800 11 11 (lines open 24 hours a day)  1-2-1 Chat online (available 24 hours a day)

Shout
https://www.giveusashout.org/
If you’re experiencing a personal crisis and need support to cope.
Text Shout to 85258

NHS – self-harm
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Self-injury/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Information on self-harming

NHS – Trichotillomania
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/trichotillomania/
Information on Trichotillomania - or hair pulling, possible causes and treatments

Young Minds 
http://www.youngminds.org.uk
Providing support information to young people (up to 25 years) and their parents across a range of mental health issues.
Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (lines open Monday - Friday 9.30am -4pm) 

Mind
http://www.mind.org.uk/
Providing support for all aspects of mental health, with online details of local branches of MIND.
Helpline: 0300 123 3393 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm)
Email: info@mind.org.uk 

SANE
http://www.sane.org.uk
Sane provide crisis care and support to anyone affected by a mental health issue. Helpline is answered by trained mental health staff.
Helpline: 0300 304 7000 (lines open 4pm – 10pm)
Email: sanemail@sane.org.uk