Self-Harm
Self-harm is when someone hurts themselves on purpose. There are reasons why people self-harm.
Self-harm can help cope with emotions or feel in control. It’s different for everyone.
If self-harm is serious, seek medical help. Speak to someone for support.
If you have badly hurt yourself or taken too many tablets (an overdose) Call 999 now.
Available Support and Resources
The Sanctuary
The sanctuary service is an out of hours service that provides practical and therapeutic person-centred support to anyone at risk of mental health crisis. Opening Times: 6pm-3am 7 days a week, 365 days a year
It supports anyone over the age of 17 years and 9 months living in the Swansea and NPT area experiencing stress/anxiety, depression, low mood, financial worries, loneliness, relationship breakdowns, suffering from domestic violence or deteriorating of mental health because of situational factors. Call 01792 399 676
CREST
CREST – College of Recovery Education Skills & Training offers a range of mental health recovery focussed courses for ‘care coordinated’ students. The College is a formal learning institution that creates an environment in which people with a lived experience of mental distress feel safe, welcome and accepted and where they provide education as a route to recovery. Call on 01792 652 101 or email crest@swansea.gov.uk
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Call 0800 58 58 58 or use the webchat option. Get support and advice.
Staying Safe
If you’re struggling and you’re not sure if you want to live or die, can you, just for now hold off making this decision and keep reading and watching the videos for some ideas about how to get through.
Harmless
Harmless is a passionate organisation who works to address and overcome issues related to self-harm and suicide.
National Self-Harm Network
Support individuals who self-harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life. Support and information for family and carers too.
Self-Injury Support
They are willing to talk about the things that others aren’t. If you don’t know how to start talking, just email “Hello” to tessmail@selfinjurysupport.org.uk
App – Calm Harm
The urge to self-harm is like a wave. It feels the most powerful when you start wanting to do it.
Learn to ride the wave with the free Calm Harm app by choosing activities from these categories:
Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself, Release, and Random.
Calm Harm is a free app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.
SilverCloud
Free online mental health therapy. People across Wales can access free online therapy without needing to go through their GP. Click below to login/register.
App – distrACT
Concerned about self-harm? Feeling suicidal? Not sure what to do next? Then this app is for you.
The distrACT app provides easy, quick and discreet access to general health information, self-help tips and links to support and trusted resources for those who self-harm or feel suicidal – and those supporting them./