If you self-harm and are seeking support, we’re here to help.

You can talk to a member of our team via the live chat during the following Christmas opening hours. Alternatively, you can contact us and we will get back to you as soon as we can with options for support.

  • Dec 22nd – 23rd : 6pm-10pm
  • Dec 27th – 30th : 6pm – 10pm
  • Dec 24th : 3pm – 7pm
  • Dec 31st : 3pm – 7pm
  • Dec 25th – 26th : Closed
  • January 1st : Closed

If you self-harm and are seeking support, we’re here to help.

You can chat to one of our team from 6pm – 10pm, 7 days a week or leave a message with us and we will get back to you as soon as we can with options for support.

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This section has been designed to provide helpful information for anyone who is worried about someone who self-harms.

We know that it can be difficult when someone you care about is self-harming. From experience, we also know it is possible for them to recover and find alternative ways to cope with their distress. This page is designed to give you some information and resources you can use to support the person you’re worried about. If you’re looking for further information or support, please drop us an email below and we will get back to you as soon as we can. 

We are running small groups for loved ones of people who self-harm to provide information and a safe space to get support for your experiences. Click to find out more.

 

The purpose of self-harm is often known as the function of self-harm. Click above to read about how self-harm can function as a coping strategy. 

This page explains the 6 stages of the self-harm cycle. This can be useful to better understand self-harm and how it may be helping the person you’re worried about to cope.

Self-harm can be a very difficult and emotional topic to discuss. We’ve put together these tips on how to look after yourself while you’re supporting someone who self-harms.

Parents, carers, family members and friends often have a lot of questions about self-harm. This resource covers some of the most frequently asked questions that we hear.

Having conversations about mental health and self-harm can be difficult. We’ve put together this resource to give you some tips on how to start a conversation about self-harm.

Try To…Try Not To…

We have put together this resource with some quick tips to help you know which responses may be helpful or not be so helpful when supporting a loved one who is self-harming.

In Conversation Videos

Videos of some of our Peer Practitioners discussing key topics and issues around self-harm.

Signs of Self-Harm

We have put together this resource with some quick tips to help you know which responses may be helpful or not be so helpful when supporting a loved one who is self-harming.

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