If you want to refer yourself for 1:1 support, just complete the 'Contact Us' form on our website: selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/contact-us/
#SelfHarmSupport #SelfHarmAwareness #Scotland
March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. For parents, learning about self-harm can feel frightening, but awareness is one of the most important steps in helping young people get the support they need.
#SelfHarmAwareness #SelfHarmSupport #PediatricMentalHealth
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JOIN OUR TEAM: We're looking for a Practice Development Officer to join our national #selfharmsupport team.
ℹ️ Remote role with travel across #Scotland
ℹ️ Join an epic team that will help you grow and thrive
Find out more here and apply by Monday, 9th March👇
bit.ly/46yEwCw
#JobsInScotland
💡 Have you ever used our Live Chat service?
If the answer is Yes, then we would love to hear from you.
🔎 Your feedback helps us to understand what we are doing well, and how we can improve going forward.
Complete our anonymous Live Chat survey here👇
bit.ly/4aGXTM3
#SelfHarmSupport #Scotland
How does talking about what’s going on for someone who self-harms, help them?
Thanks to one of our volunteers for sharing this insight based on his experience of supporting people who self-harm on our Live Chat👇
#SelfHarmSupport #SelfHarmNetworkScotland #TimeToTalkDay #TimeToTalk #Scotland
If you are someone who self-harms, we have information and tools to help you cope on our website💙
These can be useful for self-guided support and learning.
Find Information & Tools here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/i-need-suppo...
#SelfHarmSupport #SelfHarmAwareness
This time of year can be difficult for many people 🫶
Our Live Chat is there for people aged 12+ in #Scotland who are in need of support for their self-harm 💙
⏰ Please note our Live Chat Xmas opening hours👇
The Live Chat is available on our website:
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk
#SelfHarmSupport
"Volunteering for Self-Harm Network Scotland has been rewarding..." 💫
During #VolunteersWeek2025 in June, Natalie, one of our excellent volunteers, shared her experience of what it's like to volunteer on our Live Chat service 💙👇
#SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot #Scotland
"I think my lived experience is important because I am able to offer hope to people."
All of our Peer Practitioners have their own lived experience of self-harm 💙
Read more about the power of peer support and lived experience in our report here👇
bit.ly/4iH5H2n
#SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot
Back in March, former Mental Wellbeing Minister Maree Todd visited us at our Team Day in Dundee.
She chatted to team members about the amazing work that they do and announced further funding for Self-Harm Network Scotland 💙🙏
#SelfHarmSupport #SelfHarmNetworkScotland #SHNS2025Highlights
Our Live Chat is for people aged 12+ in #Scotland who are in need of support for their self-harm 💙
You can chat to one of our team over on our website from 6pm-10pm every evening👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/
#SelfHarmSupport #LetsTalkAboutSelfHarm
We know it can be difficult when someone you care about is self-harming 💙
The 'I Am Worried' page on our website has information and resources which you can use to support the person you’re worried about.
Find info & resources here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/i-am-worried/
#SelfHarmSupport
Explore healthy coping strategies and share your experiences in a safe environment.
Join SHARE Wednesdays, 3:30–5pm.
#SelfHarmSupport #PeerGroup #WalesWellbeing #MHM40 #MentalHealthForAll
If you self-harm, we have information and tools to help you cope on our website 🫶
Tools like the 'Safe Plan' and 'Talking Heads' can be useful for self-guided support and learning.
🧑💻 Find info and tools here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/i-need-suppo...
#SelfHarmSupport #YourJourneyYourWay
Since her Mum died at the age of 11, Sally has struggled with depression, anxiety and self-harm.
Sally first contacted us via our Live Chat, and thereafter received 1:1 #SelfHarmSupport from our amazing Peer Practitioner Cha 💙
Read Sally's Story here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/sallys-story/
Did you know❓
- Self-harm is a coping mechanism
- People self-harm as a way of coping with feelings in their lives
- Self-harm can take many forms
Watch some of our Peer Practitioners, talking about self-harm in this video👇
youtu.be/Rf0r7bpkYas
#SelfHarmSupport #LetsTalkAboutSelfHarm #Scotland
💙 Midweek check-in: if you’re struggling, you’re not alone. SHARE is here every Wednesday, 3:30–5pm – in Bridgend or online.
#ItsOkayToTalk #SelfHarmSupport #CommunityMatters #MentalHealthWales #SHARE
If you self-harm & need support, we're here to help 💙
Our Peer Practitioners provide free, remote 1:1 support for people (aged 12+) who self-harm in #Scotland
If you're looking for 1:1 support, you can contact us here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/contact-us/
#SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot
"My Practitioner didn't abandon me when things got tough."
Dee reached out to us after battling with poor mental health and self-harm for over 30 years.
She was offered 1:1 #SelfHarmSupport within 5 days of her referral.
Watch Dee's Story here👇
youtu.be/Wygdt7fVduQ
#LetsTalkAboutSelfHarm
✨Volunteering Opportunity✨
We are looking to grow our network of volunteers who help operate our Live Chat service, which is there to support people who self-harm 🩵
If you are based in #Scotland , find out more here👇
bit.ly/470N3yB
#SelfHarmSupport #VolunteerInScotland
Explore why people self-harm, challenge the stigma, and learn compassionate ways to support. Understanding self-harm starts with empathy.
💙 Self-Harm: Understanding and Supporting
Self-harm isn’t about attention. It’s often a way of coping with overwhelming emotions. Compassion, not judgement, can change everything. Let’s talk, listen, and support each other.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/GZOrI60
#SelfHarmSupport #YouAreNotAlone
If you self-harm and are seeking support, we're here to help 💙
We provide free, remote 1:1 support for people (aged 12+) who self-harm in Scotland.
Find out more about our 1:1 support, here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/one-to-one-s...
#SelfHarmSupport #LetsTalkAboutSelfHarm #PeerSupportScot
"I felt really supported and heard."
Our Live Chat is open every evening from 6pm - 10pm.
The Live Chat service provides immediate support to people who self-harm outside of 'normal' operating hours of other support services.
👩💻 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk
#SelfHarmSupport #Scotland
🗞️ We've just published our latest Impact Report.
It contains key information about how Self-Harm Network Scotland has helped people between April 2024 – March 2025 💙🫶
Read our Impact Report here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/our-impact/
#SelfHarmSupport #Scotland #PeerSupportScot
If you self-harm and are seeking support, we're here to help.
Find info & tools to help you cope on our website, including:
➡️ Info about the functions of self-harm
➡️ First Aid Tips
➡️ Things That Lift Me Up tool
👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/i-need-suppo...
#SelfHarmSupport #Scotland
👀 Coming soon...
In the coming weeks, we'll share highlights from #SelfHarmNetworkScotland 's 2024/25 Impact Report, which will be published soon 💙
We'll provide insights about our 1:1 #SelfHarmSupport and Live Chat services, our Self-Harm Awareness training and much more! #Scotland
If you're worried about someone who is self-harming, consider talking about it with them 💙
✔️ Know that it's alright to bring it up
✔️ Create a safe, non judgemental space
✔️ Show you care and that they can trust you with this
Watch this video for more tips👇
youtu.be/q8s6Xzinwzg?...
#SelfHarmSupport
We know that it can be difficult when someone you care about is self-harming 💙
That's why we run small groups for loved ones of people who self-harm.
Our next block of Loved Ones #selfharmsupport groups starts on 25th August.
If you'd like to attend/ find out more, click here👇
bit.ly/3J9ZjAc
Our Live Chat #SelfHarmSupport service is open from 6pm - 10pm every evening.
The webchat provides immediate support to people who self-harm outside of 'normal' operating hours of most support services 💙
If you need support, we're here to help👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk
#Scotland