The new service was launched on World Suicide Prevention day on 10 September. It’s a 24/7 mental health textline for anyone struggling to cope – whether they are dealing with anxiety and loneliness, to issues around self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Supporters visiting the St. James’ Park stadium can expect to be handed pocket-size business cards…
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Young LGBT+ people are three times more likely to self-harm and twice as likely to contemplate suicide as their non-LGBT+ peers, according to a survey. The research was carried out by Just Like Us, an LGBT+ young people’s charity, which surveyed 2,934 pupils aged 11-18, including 1,140 pupils who identify as LGBT+, between December 2020…
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The sessions are available to anyone currently working within the region. Online Mental Health First Aid Sessions (Four consecutive weeks) Course 1 – 28/01/21, 04/02/2021, 11/02/2021, 18/02/2021 (14:00-16:30pm) Course 2 – 25/02/2021, 04/03/2021, 11/03/2021, 18/03/2021 (14:00-16:30pm) Suicide Awareness Course 1 27/01/2021 (1400 to 1500) Course 2 24/02/2021 (1400 to 1500) Suicide on Support Course 1…
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Hi there We just wanted to let you know that our helpline is up and running again and draw your attention to the possible impact of proposed ‘call before you walk’ access to A&E services. We hope you’re plodding on in a manageable way and that we will be able to bring more useful service…
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In the current times of confusion we wanted to clarify that Self injury Support is still open and we are working hard to provide as many accessible resources as possible, alongside running our UK-wide support services by text, email and webchat Tuesday – Thursday 7-9.30pm: https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/our-support-services Download two pieces of information about our services and…
Read More We are still here for women and girls affected by self injury We just wanted to let you know that during this very difficult time our text-based support services are still open and we are here to listen and support. Dealing with the current global situation on top of existing struggles with mental health is…
Read More Dear Colleague This is an incredibly difficult email to write but I hope you’ll understand why I am sending it to you. As you may know we have been offering direct peer-led support to women who self-harm for over 30 years. Every year we support over 2000 women and girls at high risk of self-harm…
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The Self Injury peer support group is a space for anyone who self harms or knows someone who self harms and wants to gain a better understanding and access support. The next North Tyneside group will meet on Saturday 28th September, 10am -12pm at Costa Coffee on Wallsend High Street. See the poster for further…
Read More We are launching a new peer support group for people with experience of self injury. Meetings will take place as follows: Newcastle group – Second Saturday of each month, Coffee Trader, Northumberland Street, NE1 7EL; North Tyneside group – Fourth Saturday of each month, starting on 27 July 2019, 10 am – 12 pm at…
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A group for those who have lived experience of self-harm or self-injury. This includes a range of issues, ranging from cutting, to skin-picking, to hair-pulling and other behaviours.
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