Support Helplines/Resources

distrACT: a free APP for those who are supporting people who self-harm and feel suicidal. It provides easy access to wellbeing information, self-help tips and links to support.
CALM HARM: a free APP that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.

ALUMINA: free online support for 10-17 year olds who are struggling with self-harming behaviour. Live sessions, through a web browser with trained youth workers. It helps reduce harming behaviour and find alternative ways of coping. Visit https://www.selfharm.co.uk/
Breathing Space: for people experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Mon-Thurs 6pm -2pm and weekends Friday 6pm to Monday 6am. Call free 0800 83 85 87.
Samaritans: a free and confidential support to anyone, any age. Call free anytime 116 123.
Calm (Campaign Against Living Miserably): provide free phone support 5pm – Midnight daily, call free 0800 58 58 58. To access WebChat or Whatsapp support visit https://www.thecalmzone.net/suicide-prevention-helpline
Self-harm Network Scotland: provide an online portal is to provide information and support for people who are living with self-harm aged 12+. Immediate support available via web-chat and recovery-focused tools. selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk
Self-Injury Support:
- Free Helpline Support: Call 0808 8008088 Mondays and Thursdays 7pm-10pm
- Text Support: Mondays and Thursdays
- 7pm-10pm,
- Fridays 5-8pm,
- Tuesdays 5pm-8pm
- 07537 432 444 (Texts cost normal standard rate)
- Email Support: Replies within a week – tessmail@selfinjurysupport.org.uk

Childline: is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call free 0800 1111.
NHS24 Mental Health Hub: telephone advice and support on healthcare can be obtained from NHS24 by phoning 111; the Mental Health Hub is open 24/7.
PAPYRUS HOPELINE UK: free helpline for children and young people under age 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide and for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking of suicide. Call 0800 068 41 41 or Text: 88247. Open 24 hours every day of the year (Weekends and Bank Holidays included).
SHOUT: is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text SHOUT to 85258.
Young Minds: a helpline providing information on coping with self-harm and suicidal feelings for parents. Call: 0808 802 5544 Mon – Fri 9.30am – 4pm.

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