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Self-harm resources

See our list of resources, organisations and helplines to get more support to help you and your child deal with self-harm.

Useful resources

Here are a number or organisations and helpline that can offer one-to-one support for you and your child.

It may be helpful for your child to talk through their worries with a trained counsellor from organisations that have experience dealing with issues around online grooming. There are a number of free services that can be accessed by phone, email and online chat.

  • ChildLine – For any worries a child may have
  • KOOTH.com – Online qualified counsellors for children
  • The Mix – Support service for young people under 25
  • Papyrus – Confidential advice for suicidal feelings
  • Samaritans – 24 hour helpline – 116 123
  • Ditch The Label – Online message boards for those aged 12-25

Here is a list of organisations where you can learn more about how to protect your child from self-harm.

  • Harmless is a user led organisation that provides a range of services about self harm
  • Healthtalk.org – Organisation provides videos of parents’ experiences of self-harm
  • NSPCC – Information on understanding and dealing with self-harm.
  • Mental health Foundation – The ‘Truth about Self-Harm’ for families

Should your child need support, counselling or mentoring to cope then these organisations may be able to provide advice and services.