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.
- YoungMinds – Parent helpline to support young people
- Samaritans – 24 hour helpline – 116 123
- Mind – Helpline to support with mental health – 0300 123 3393
- National Self Harm Network – forums
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.
- ChildLine – Counselling services for children
- Counselling Directory – A nationwide counselling directory service to find the one that’s right for your child’s needs
- Mental health Foundation – How to talk about mental health with your GP
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