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Children & Young people
Young Minds
provides information on coping with self harm and suicidal feelings.
https://youngminds.org.uk
Crisis Text service also available 24/7
Text YM to 85258
Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
Mon – Fri 9.30am – 4pm
PAPYRUS HOPELINE UK
Free helpline for children and young people under age 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide and for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking of suicide.
Call 0800 068 4141 or Text: 07860039967
Open weekdays, 9am -10pm, weekends and bank holidays 2pm – 10pm.
Adults
Heads Up
Has information on self harm and suicide and includes advice and tips on ways on how people can cope and get help. http://headsup.scot
LifeSIGNS
Self injury guidance and support network.
Samaritans
A free and confidential support to anyone, any age.
116 123
Breathing Space
A free confidential phone and web based service for people experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
0800 83 85 87
Mon-Thurs 6pm – 2pm and weekends Friday 6pm to Monday 6am