Image shows a group of people in a row with their backs to the camera with linked arms, with text saying: ‘Face-to-face Adult Peer Support Groups in Leeds tonight at Vale Circles Hub, 12 Tunstall Road, Leeds LS11 5JF. Groups are every 2 weeks and are run by survivors in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space. No booking. No referral, just drop in 6.30-8pm. The website link at the bottom is www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk

Battle Scars Adult Peer Support Group is today Vale Circles Hub 12 Tunstall Rd Leeds LS11 5JF Groups alternate Tues No booking drop in 6.30-8pm www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/f2f-support-...

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Supporting the families of people who self-harm. A safe place to ask questions, share concerns, ask advice, and be with people who understand. A UK-wide support group’ The website link at the bottom is http://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk

Battle Scars UK-wide online support group helps families carers & parents of people who self-harm. The group's a safe space to ask questions, share concerns, seek advice, & connect with people who understand www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/virtual-supp... #BattleScarsUK #BreakingTheSelfHarmStigma

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Supporting the families of people who self-harm. A safe place to ask questions, share concerns, ask advice, and be with people who understand. A UK-wide support group. The website link at the bottom is http://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk

Battle Scars UK-wide online support group helps families carers & parents of individuals who self-harm. The group's a safe space to ask questions share concerns get advice & connect with people who understand www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/virtual-supp... #BattleScarsUK #BreakingTheSelfHarmStigma

Safe Self-harm Kit Battle Scars Proven to reduce, rather than encourage, self-harming behaviour WHAT IS IT? A bag or box containing the items a person uses to self-harm as well as items to make the act of self-harming as safe as possible WHY DO WE ENCOURAGE IT? SAFETY: it reduces the risk of infection from self-harming CONTROL: encourages the owner to take control of their behaviour RESPONSIBILITY: of looking after wounds and taking ownership SELF-CARE: encouraging care of own injuries REMEMBER There is NO safe self-harm with overdoses, self-poisoning, similar internal self-harm and ligatures. Website link at the bottom is http://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk

Battle Scars recommends the use of a Safe Self-harm Kit to reduce rather than encourage self-harming behaviour This kit can be a bag/box containing items a person uses to self-harm & items to make the act of self-harming as safe as possible. www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk #BattleScarsUK

Order form - crisis cards etc. The Battle Scars crisis card is an easy-to-carry and quick-to-update mini safety plan you can show to anybody trying to support you so you receive the help you need, fast!  max 2 packs per order P&P.....

Click: www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/order-form--... and take control of your mental health journey

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Image shows 3 orange speech bubbles on a white background, with small pictures of knives, razor blades and a first aid kit. It is overlaid with text which reads ‘Safe self-harm kit. Proven to reduce, rather than encourage, self-harming behaviour. What is it? A bag or box containing the items a person uses to self-harm as well as items to make the act of self-harming as safe as possible. Why Do We Encourage It? Safety: it reduces the risk of infection from self-harming; Control: it encourages the owner to take control of their behaviour; Responsibility: of looking after wounds and taking ownership; Self-care: encouraging care of own injuries. REMEMBER There is NO safe self-harm with overdoses, self-poisoning, similar internal self-harm and ligatures.’ The website link at the bottom is www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk

Battle Scars recommends the use of a Safe Self-harm Kit to reduce versus encourage self-harming behaviour This kit can be a bag/box containing items a person uses to self-harm & items to make the act of self-harming as safe as possible. battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk #BattleScarsUK #SafeSelfHarmKit

Face2Face FRIENDS & FAMILIES (also parents & carers) Support Group alternate Wednesdays 6.30-8pm in Onward Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub, Millshaw Park Way, Leeds LS11 0LS. Open to anybody who wants to attend as long as they’re over 18, and that the person who self-harms can be a child or an adult. Drop-in - no booking required, just turn up when you need it. No postcode restrictions - if you can get to us, you can attend! Be with people who understand, and share how you feel Gain better understanding of self-harm Come up with ways to better support your loved one For more information: https://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/f2f-support-group-leeds-family.html

F2F FRIENDS & FAMILIES Support Group alt Wednesdays 6.30-8pm in Onward Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub Leeds LS11 0LS. For18+ who supports someone who self-harms. Just turn up when you need it. www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/f2f-support-... #BattleScarsUK #BreakingTheSelfHarmStigma #SurivorLed

Supporting the families of people who self-harm. A safe place to ask questions, share concerns, ask advice, and be with people who understand. A UK-wide support group’ The website link at the bottom is http://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk

Battle Scars UK-wide online support group helps families carers & parents of individuals who self-harm The group's a safe space to ask questions share concerns seek advice & connect with people who understand www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/virtual-supp... #BattleScarsUK #BreakingTheSelfHarmStigma

Image shows an illuminated desk lap highlighting examples of the Battle Scars Crisis Cards along with the Battle Scars logo. The text says: Crisis Cards Developed by Battle Scars users who have experienced severe mental distress. It is hard to express your needs when in crisis. Just show the Crisis Card to those trying to support you. The Crisis Card gives you an opportunity to have a say in your care even when you can’t speak. To order Crisis Cards use the website link at the bottom is http://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk

Expressing your needs in a mental health crisis is difficult Battle Scars has developed Crisis Cards created by those who have experienced severe mental distress Show the card & communicate your needs when you can't speak www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/order-form--... #BattleScarsUK #SurvivorLed