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Search our database of more than 16,500 local, regional and national organisations which offer advice and support.

We trawled the web to find the pick of the websites and organisations that specialise in self harm.

National Self Harm Network (NSHN)�- A survivor-led organisation committed to campaigning for the rights and understanding of people who self-injure. They can also put you in touch with experienced trainers with first-hand experience of self-injury.�
Bristol Crisis Service for Women (BCSW): A collectively run charity set up to respond to the needs of women in emotional distress. They have a particular focus on self injury and provide a national helpline for women in crisis.
Helpline: 0117 925 1119 (Fri and Sat 9pm - 12.30am & Sundays 6pm-9pm)
Samaritans - Offer a listening ear for anyone who is despairing via the phone (08457 909090) or email (jo@samaritans.org), as well as factsheets and useful links. They also have a report on self harm that is full of statistics and useful info.
National Childrens Bureau - In depth information about self harm for young people.
Siari - Self injury and related issues (SIARI) includes information, advice, message boards, a support group for helpers and an extensive, well-organised resources index.

Young Minds Parent's Information Service - A telephone service providing information and advice for anyone with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person. Young people can also phone for information on self-harm.
Helpline: 0800 018 2138 (Mon and Fri 10am - 1pm & Tues, Weds, Thurs 1pm - 4pm)
Siari tips for helpers and supporters of those who self harm in the form of quotes and a list of key points.
Guidelines for dealing with self injury in a friend or family member.
Selfhelpmagazine.com�- Advice from a licensed clinical psychologist specialising in the topic of self injury.
Kharreshome - Conversational tips and examples for talking about self harm with a loved one.
Rethink�- Tips on how to help someone who self harms.
Crimsonlight - Recognising the signs that someone may be a self harmer.

TheSite.org's discussion boards, particularly the Depression and self harm thread.
Recover Your Life�- forums, chats and articles.
The NHS for being understanding and responsive.
Nightline (a student welfare, telephone helpline scheme run by students, who care about their peers) are good for talking.
NHS Direct and MIND for information.
psyke.org - can be a bit triggering, but has some good content and links.

Frozen fireflies�- A personal site on self harm, which if you can cope with the colour scheme, has lots of useful information and an extensive list of useful links.
Palace.net - A fab website, recently redesigned and packed full of information, tools, chat and support.

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