Services offering written information, support and resources (including videos)
Coventry and Warwickshire Rise (CAMHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
Contains resources for parents, young people and professionals around mental health in general but also some specific resources around self-harm. Website - cwrise.com
Young Minds
Support for young people, parents, professionals. Website - youngminds.org.uk
Mind
Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (Infoline Mon-Fri 9am-6pm). Email - infoline@mind.org.uk
Self-injury Support
Contains articles around coping mechanisms, distraction, wounds/scars as well as supporting someone who is self-harming. Website - Self-injury Support
The Violet Project
Online support group for people who care for someone who self-harms. The Violet Project website also contains written advice for those supporting people who are self-harming and a bereavement support group for those affected by suicide.
Papyrus (HOPELineUK)
Downloadable resources on self-harm, distraction techniques, coping strategies. Also contains a downloadable parent’s guide. Website - Papyrus.
Staying Safe
The Staying Safe website is aimed at suicidal adults but is also useful for young people who self-harm including videos/information on distracting oneself from distressing thoughts and making a safety plan.
Visiting your general practitioner – A guide for young people with lived experience of self-harm and suicidality
Download the guide via Birmingham University (PDF, 24.7 MB)
Calm Halm App (age 13+)
Calm Harm is a free app for young people over 13 worried about self-harm. Website - Calm Harm App.
Charlie Waller
Provides videos and written information for young people and a guide for parents. Website - charliewaller.org.
The Mental Health Foundation
Provides evidence-based advice and resources available to everyone. Website - Mental Health Foundation.
Dear Life
Help and support for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide or significant self-harm (or someone they know). Website - Dear Life.
Dimensions Tool
Free online tool providing personalised information to support an individual’s wellbeing and mental health. Can be used to find support. Website - Dimensions
Warwickshire Safeguarding
A reporting system to ensure safeguarding measures are met and that vulnerable adults and children across Warwickshire are protected from harm and abuse. Website - Safeguarding Warwickshire.