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NATIONAL The National Self Harm Network (NSHN)
PO Box 7264, Nottingham NG1 6WJ
Email: nshncg@hotmail.co.uk
www.nshn.co.uk The NSHN is a survivor-led organisation. The aims and objectives of the National Self-Harm Network include the following: to support and empower people who self-harm; to provide information, contacts and workshops on matters relating to self-harm and to promote survivor written literature; to challenge assumptions and demystify common misconceptions surrounding self-harm; to promote and advocate for the interests, needs and aspirations of people who self-harm and to influence social and health care policies at a local and national leve; to raise awareness among the general public, health services, hospitals and their staff of the needs of people who self-harm. SupportLine
PO Box 2860, Romford, Essex RM7 1JA
Helpline: 01708 765200; Tel: 01708 765222
Email: info@supportline.org.uk
www.supportline.org.uk We offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. We work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life. We also keep details of counsellors, agencies and support groups throughout the UK. BPDWorld
22 Revenue Chambers, St Peters Street, Huddersfield HD1 1DL
Helpline: 0870 005 3273
Information Line: 0870 005 6787
Email: mail@bpdworld.org
www.bpdworld.org BPDWorld is here for one and all; our information focuses on borderline personality disorder (BPD) but we have a lot of information available to all, including depression, self-harm, anxiety and much more. We pride ourselves on offering you the best support services available on the net with forums, chat, peer support ticket system, live chat to our volunteer and a great journals system. TheSite.org
YouthNet UK, First Floor, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT
Tel: 020 7250 5700
www.thesite.org TheSite.org is owned and run by YouthNet UK, a registered charity founded in 1995. TheSite.org aims to be the first place all young adults turn to when they need support and guidance through life. We believe all young people have the capacity to make their own decisions and life choices, provided they have access to high quality, impartial information and advice. We don't tell anyone how to lead their lives - we just believe everybody should have all the information they need to make their own decisions. British Association of Skin Camouflage
PO Box 3671, Chester CH1 9QH
Tel: 01254 703107
Email: info@skin-camouflage.net
www.skin-camouflage.net Nationwide membership of professionals trained in the art and skills of remedial camouflage techniques, for those affected by facial or body scarring caused by illness, accident, burns, violence, etc. Changing Faces
The Squire Centre, 33-37 University Street, London WC1E 6JN
Tel: 0845 4500 275; Fax: 0845 4500 276
Scotland Tel: 0845 4500 640
Northern Ireland Tel: 0845 4500 732
Wales Tel: 0845 4500 240
Email: info@changingfaces.org.uk
www.changingfaces.org.uk National charity offering advice and support to people with disfigurement. Website for young people: www.iface.org.uk. Samaritans (National)
Chris, P.O. Box 9090, Stirling FK8 2SA
National Helpline: 08457 909090
Email: jo@samaritans.org
www.samaritans.org.uk Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone. We offer our service by telephone, email, letter and face to face in most of our branches. Samaritans is available to anyone in the UK and Ireland. If you live outside of the UK and Ireland, visit www.befrienders.org to find your nearest helpline. SASH (Survivors of Abuse and Self Harm)
20 Lackmore Road, Enfield, Middlesex EN1 4PB
Email: sashpen@aol.com
www.freewebs.com/sashpen Offer support, friendship and understanding through a penfriend network. Allows those who self harm to communicate their feelings and thoughts on a one to one basis in writing so they can see and realise they are not alone. Free membership; £5 annual fee for quarterly newsletter. SCOTLAND Aberdeen: ACIS Youth Counselling Service
1 Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YD
Tel: 01224 573892; iText: 077 583 600 95
www.mha.uk.net/acisyouth.html ACIS Youth Counselling Service provides confidential therapeutic counselling for young people in the Aberdeen City area who are aged 12-18 years. ACIS Youth offers counselling free of charge. The Service can be accessed directly by young people. Alternatively, confidential requests for counselling can be facilitated by others such as parents, social workers, youth services, teachers, GPs or any other agency, providing the young person has given their consent for others to do this on their behalf. iText service can be used to arrange counselling or to get information on issues that are worrying you. Aberdeen: Youth Self Harm Project
Penumbra, 31 Summer Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SB
Tel: 01224 644134
Email: enquiries@penumbra.org.uk
www.penumbra.org.uk The Project supports young people aged 16 to 25 who have experienced, or are experiencing, self harm to some degree. Health in Mind
40 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh EH2 4RT
Tel: 0131 225 8508; Fax: 0131 220 0028
Email: contactus@health-in-mind.org.uk
www.health-in-mind.co.uk Offers a range of services for people experiencing mental health difficulties and for survivors of sexual abuse. Operate mainly in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Glasgow: Lifelink
Unit E10, 145 Charles St, Royston, Glasgow G21 2QA
Tel: 0141 552 4434
Email: info@lifelink.org.uk
www.lifelink.org.uk Support and advice for people in crisis and self-harming or at risk of suicide. Helpline service, drop-in service, information on harm minimisation and wound dressing, counselling, assessment and onward referrals. Information for family, friends and carers. Have drop-in centres in Royston, Possil, Pollok, Govan and Dumbarton Road Corridor. NHS Fife Self-Harm Support Service
Fair Isle Clinic, Fair Isle Road, Kirkcaldy KY2 6EE
Tel/Fax: 01592 641239
http://www.livinginfife.scot.nhs.uk/index_top.html?http://www.livinginfife.scot.nhs.uk/docs/selfharm_support_service.html The Self-harm Support Service aims to offer support to young people aged 12-17, living in Fife, who harm themselves, have thoughts about harming themselves or suicide. The type of support on offer is mainly talking and listening aimed at helping you take more control of your life, make positive decisions and search for a way forward that is unique to you. Also, to assist both you and your family/carers in understanding and coping with self-harm. Appointments can be offered near where you live and any issues or information discussed with be handled in a private and sensitive manner. ENGLAND Bristol Crisis Service for Women
PO Box 654, Bristol BS99 1XH
Helpline: 0117 925 1119; Tel: 0117 927 9600
Email: bcsw@btconnect.com
www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk Helpline for any woman in distress, with a particular focus on self harm and self injury. Listening, telephone counselling and information on support groups around the country. London: 2 As 1
113A Anerley Road, London SE20 8AJ
Tel: 0700 2222 7000
Email: supportcentre@2as1.net
www.2as1.net Provides support to couples and individuals for the following issues: family issues, cultural issues, pre-marital support, relationship enhancement, crisis intervention, domestic violence, abuse, gender & sexuality, emotional wellbeing, self esteem & confidence, loneliness, depression & isolation, drugs, alcohol and other substance abuse, suicide & self harm, stress management and anger management. Service is aimed at Britain's black community, although welcomes all people regardless of race, gender, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Self Help Services
Zion Community Resource Centre, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 4ZY
Tel: 0844 477 9971; Fax: 0161 227 7727
Email: info@selfhelpservices.org.uk
www.selfhelpservices.org.uk The user-led mental health department of Big Life Services (a collection of social businesses and charities). Have a range of client-led mental health support groups across North West England, including groups relating to alcohol issues, anger management, anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, depression, eating disorders, survivors groups, self harm, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender, and carers' groups. WALES The Basement Project
PO Box 5, Abergavenny NP7 5XW
Tel: 01873 856524
www.basementproject.co.uk The Basement Project provides support groups for those who have been abused as children and people who self-harm. These are free to individuals and funded by our work with professionals. NORTHERN IRELAND Zest
The Gate Lodge, 91 Strand Road, Derry City, Northern Ireland
Tel: 028 7126 6999
Email: zestni@yahoo.co.uk
www.tradcentre.com/zest/ Counselling and other support services for individuals who self harm or attempt suicide. Telephone support. Face-to-face appointments, support for family and friends, education and training on self harm and suicidal behaviours. Based in Derry, with Outreach Clinics in Enniskillen, Coleraine and Belfast. REPUBLIC OF IRELAND GROW - National Office
Apt 6, Forrest Mews, Forrest Road, Swords, Co Dublin
Helpline: 1890 474 474
Email: info@grow.ie
www.grow.ie Helpline for anyone who has, or is experiencing, mental health problems. Can put people in touch with local groups and services, and send out information packs. |
