There are many organisations that can advise you and offer help if you or a friend is self-harming:
Childline:
24-hour helpline for young people with any problem.
08000 1111 (Freephone)
www.childline.org.uk
Samaritans:
If you are feeling depressed .
08457 909 090 (24 hour helpline
www.samaritans.org
jo@samaritans.org
National Child Protection Helpline (NSPCC):
0800 800 500 (A 24 hour helpline)
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
NHS Direct:
24-hour nurse advice and health information service
0845 46 47
Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Parentline Plus
A national charity that works for, and with, parents. The charity encourages people to see that asking for help is a sign of strength, and work with them to offer practical solutions and suggest ways to manage their particular solutions & difficulties
Free 24 Hour Helpline 0808 800 2222
Hounslow Youth Counselling Service:
The service is confidential and free to any young person under 26 who lives, works or studies in Hounslow Borough.
78 St. John's Road , Isleworth , TW7 6RU
020-8568 1818
www.hycs.org
info@hycs.org
Your Local GP
MIND (National Association for Mental Health):
MIND Ealing & Hounslow
The Priory Community Centre
Acton Lane
London W3 8NY
Tel: 020 8992 0303
Mind Information Line:
0845 7660 163
Mind National Helpline:
020-85192122
Brentford Health Centre:
Boston Manor Road , Brentford TW8 8DS
020-8321 3840
Young people's clinic:
Thu: 4.00-6.00pm
Thelma Golding Centre:
92 Bath Road , Hounslow TW3 3EL
020-8321 2370
Young people's clinic:
Tue: 4.00-6.00pm
Connexions:
Is a new youth service providing advice, guidance, support and personal development services for all 13-19 year olds.
020-8577 5478
Website: www.connexions.gov.uk
Youth 2 Youth:
Advice and support from peers.
Mon-Thu: 6.30-9.30pm
020-8896 3675
Website: www.youth2youth.co.uk
Youth Access:
For your nearest young people's confidential counselling service.
020-8772 9900
admin@youthaccess.org.uk
www.youthaccess.org.uk (coming soon)
NSHN (The National Self Harm Network) :
Supporting survivors, people who self-harm and the people it indirectly affects, like family and friends.
www.nshn.co.uk
Young People and Self Harm
A key information resource for young people who self-harm, their friends and families, and for professionals working with them.
www.selfharm.org.uk
Young People and Self Harm: A National Enquiry
www.selfharm.org
Parents Information Service
A free, confidential telephone helpline providing information & advice for anyone with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person
0800 018 2138
SIARI ( Self-Injury And Related Issues )
www.siari.co.uk
Teenage Self-Harm Widespread
BBC News Article
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2884119.stm
Teachernet
Information for teachers, on pupils who self-harm
www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/library/self-harm
Mind
Understanding self-harm
www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Understanding/Understanding+self-harm.htm