Organizations

Here are links to organizations dealing with self injury. They are ordered by country code.

Also check out Deb’s list of offline resources.

International

Befrienders International Primarily focused on suicide prevention, they are ready to talk about self injury. More information on their self harm page.

Centacare – A catholic agency. Their youth services deal with self injury. Centacare has offices in several cities.
Australian Self-Harm Education / Australian Self Injury Network – The members of the Australian Self Injury Network “aim to educate people about issues surrounding self injury, providing global links to informed sources”.

Bristol Crisis Service for Women 0117 925 1119, confidential helpline service on Friday and Saturday nights between 9.00pm and 12.30am
The Samaritans 08457 90 90 90, jo@samaritans.org

@ease – A mental health resource for anyone who gets stressed or is worried about their thoughts and feelings. 020 8974 6814: Lines open 10am-3pm, Mon-Fri. advice@rethink.org
The Basement Project – A community resource providing support groups and helpful literature for self harmers and their families.
National Self-Harm Network – A survivor-led organisation committed to campaigning for the rights and understanding of people who self-harm.
No Panic – Charity that helps people with anxiety disorders and phobias. 0808 808 0545: Helpline, 10am-10pm. Advice answerphone, 10pm-10am.
Project Spear – Offers support for self-harmers and training for medical professionals. Also operates the Why Me? site. They are looking for stories from young people to put on the site. Contact: info@projectspear.com.
Self Harm Alliance – Support, information and advice to people who suffer with deliberate self harm. 01242 578820: Open 7pm-8pm, Wednesday to Sunday. Answer machine at all other times.
SupportLine – Offers confidential emotional support for children, young adults and adults. (020) 8554 9004.
Survive – Offers online support and has some info on self injury. Some self injury stories are available.
University of Cambridge Counselling Service – Deal with self injury. 01223 332865.
University of Wales, Lampeter — Students’ Union – Information from the welfare officer on self-harm.
Wounded Wings – Wounded Wings is a self-help group for Self-harmers, based in Edinburgh.

Advocates for Youth – Has a section on self-injury. 202-347-5700.
Pittsburg Action Against Rape – 1-866-END-RAPE (1-866-363-7273): 24 hour free and confidential hotline.