National Information, Advice & Support
Every Life Matters
Every Life Matters is a UK website which has lots of useful information including specific self-harm pocket guides to help you better understand self-harm and find ways to begin managing self-harming behaviour.
The pocket guides include:
- Understanding Self-harm – What you need to know
- Understanding Self-harm – A guide for parents and carers
- Understanding Self-harm – Safety Planning
- Understanding Self-harm – Local and National Support
Website: Self-harm - Every Life Matters (every-life-matters.org.uk)
E-mail: info@every-life-matters.org.uk
National Self-harm Network
The National Self-Harm Network offers an online support network in the form of a forum.
Website: www.nshn.co.uk
Alumia – previously Self-harm UK
Provides free online self-harm support for 14-19's.
The website includes information, online support and access to Alumina, a 6-week online self-help course
Website: www.selfharm.co.uk
Self-injury Support
Self-Injury Support is an organisation that was set up in 1988 to positively transform self-injury and mental health support services.
They provide support for women and girls and Information and training for all.
Self-Injury Helpline: 0808 800 8088
For women of any age or background affected by self-injury, whether their own or that of a friend or family member. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 7pm – 9.30pm.
Text: 07537 432444
For women of any age or background affected by self-injury, whether their own or that of a friend or family member. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 7pm – 9.30pm.
Webchat support:
For women of any age or background affected by self-injury, whether their own or that of a friend or family member. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 7pm – 9.30pm.
Website: www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk
Beat Eating Disorders
Beat is the UK’s leading eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, their mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.
Beat’s website has lots of information, downloadable resources, advice and online support groups which you can access.
Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Helpline: 0808 801 0433
Helplines are open 365 days a year from 9am–midnight during the week, and 4pm–midnight on weekends and bank holidays.
Email support for Wales: Waleshelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Life Signs
LifeSIGNS is the user-led charity creating understanding about self-injury. Founded in 2002, it’s continuing mission is to guide people who hurt themselves towards new ways of coping, when they’re ready for the journey.
To find out more, head to their website, details below.
Website: www.lifesigns.org.uk
Young Minds
Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health.
Visit their website to access resources and information on self-harm and a range of mental health conditions.
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/my-feelings/self-harm/
PAPYRUS
PAPYRUS is a national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. PAPYRUS offer a confidential support and advice service in the form of HOPELINEUK, for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.
Telephone HOPELINEUK: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07860 039 967
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Opening hours:
9am – 10pm weekdays
2pm – 10pm weekends
2pm – 10pm bank holidays
You can find help and advice resources relating to self-harm and self-injury using the following link: