Self Injury Resources

• USA Self-Injury Help by S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends)
  Phone number: 1-800-DONT-CUT (1-800-366-8288)
  
  http://www.postsecretcommunity.com/news-faq/wellness

(originally posted by Kiya here: http://forums.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=83848)

• C.A.R.E.S.S. technique (posted by jeNeTeConnaisPas)
  stands for: Communicate Alternatively, Releasing Endorphins, Self Soothe. If this interests you, please go here: http://forums.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=99243 to learn more!

• Impulse Control Log (posted by sunflower55) "The impulse control log is taken from S.A.F.E and is geared specifically for self-injury but can be used for many types of compulsions. With the impulse control log it is required that you log down every thought or feeling associated with a particular urge to self injure, whether or not you actually go through with the act or not. In the beginning the goal is that the writing will become a diversion from the act itself. The long-term goal is to understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors." For more infomation, please go here: http://forums.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=98107 to learn more!

• Urge Surfing (posted by Slippers)

"Alan Marlatt coined the term used to describe allowing ourselves to think of our urges as waves which we can watch, follow, and see diminish, like ocean waves. The technique works best for people who have had done some work with mindfulness and/or meditation ... This technique can work for the urge to use drugs, to drink, to emotionally eat, to self injure, etc. Unhealthy urges of all kinds can be watched, studied, and allowed to pass. They died off like that crashing wave on the beach. Yes, another will come. But know that you can watch that one pass as well." For more information, please go here: http://forums.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=68979

• "Secret Scars: Uncovering and Understanding the Addiction of Self-Injury" by V.J. Turner <--- really good read and informative
• "Helping Teens Who Cut: Understanding and Ending Self-Injury" by Michael Hollander <--- good book for understanding others self injury
• "The Scarred Soul: Understanding & Ending Self-Inflicted Violence" by Tracy Alderman <--- good book
• "Freedom From Self-Harm: Overcoming Self-Injury with Skills from DBT and Other Treatments" by Kim L. Gratz and Alexander L. Chapman <-- haven't read it yet, but it looks good
• "Cutting" by Steven Levenkron <-- My ALL-TIME favourite book on the subject of self-injury.
• "Bloodletting: A Memoir of Secrets, Self-Harm and Survival" by Victoria Leatham <-- very scary read and hard in parts but really good
• "Bodies under Siege: Self-mutilation And Body Modification in Culture and Psychiatry" by Armando R. Favazza <-- This is a more academic book.

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• What links here

• National Hopeline Network
  1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  1-800-273-TALK
• About Suicide: Crisis Intervention - Information on what to do if you or a friend is suicidal. As well as information for the survivors of a loved ones suicide. Numbers and e-mail addresses of those to write or call if you are feeling suicidal, as well as a list of resources.
• American Association of Suicidology - Information on suicide for the suicidal individual and friends/family. Phone numbers and links to crisis centers and hotlines. As well as information on support groups available in your area. Also, extensive research on suicide is available at a fee. A list of resources.
• Befrienders International - Information on what to do if you are suicidal. As well as information on what to do if a friend is suicidal and the warning signs of suicide. Also, most importantly, phone numbers to crisis centers and hotlines and e-mail addresses of individuals ready to listen and to do what they can to help.
  
  Last of all, information on depression, self-injury and homosexuality. As well as some additional information on suicide.
• The Samaritans - A charity based in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. It provides completely confidential emotional support to those who are suicidal and those who are in despair. This can be done through e-mail, the phone, snail mail or face-to-face. Publications are also available.
• SuicideHotlines.com - Phone numbers and links to crisis centers and hotlines. Information on what to expect when you call and what to do if the number to your local hotline is not working. Also gives reasons on why one might want to call and words meant to comfort you.

• Alcohol/Substance Abuse
• Anxiety
• Child Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgendered
• Mental Health
• Mood Disorders
• OCD
• Self-Injury
• Sexual Assault
• Teen Crisis
• Therapists

• Al-Anon Family Groups
  1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666)
  A confidential line to find information on meetings in your local area.
• alcohol drug helpline (New Zealand)
  0800 787 797
  10am - 10pm
  For information, referrals, and intervention service.
• Alcoholics Anonymous
  0845 769 7555 - UK
  1-800-344-2666 - USA
  32-3-239-1415 - Belgium
  A confidential line to find information on meetings in your local area.
• American Council on Alcoholism
  1-800-527-5344
  A toll-free helpline.
• Drinkline - UK 0800 917 8282
  Offers advice, information and support to anyone concerned about their own or someone else's drinking, regardless of age or gender.
• Druglijn - Belgium
  078/15 10 20
  A helpline.
• Narcotics Anonymous
  0845 FREEDOM (0845 3733366) - UK
  1-818-773-9999 - USA
  A helpline providing information and contacts. Extensive list of helplines for NA across the United States and the word available on their International Phonelines page.
• National Cocaine Hotline
  1-800-COCAINE (262-2463)
  24 hour. Information, crisis intervention, and referrals to local rehab centers for all types of drug dependency.
• National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
  1-800-729-6686
  Hearing Impaired: 1-800-487-4889
  Espanol: 1-877-767-8432
  A toll-free helpline.
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
  1-800-NCA-CALL (1-800-622-2255)
  A 24-hour affiliate referral helpline.
• RELEASE Heroin Helpline - UK
  0845 4500 215
  The Helpline offers help, advice, information, support and referral to people affected directly and indirectly by heroin use.
• RE-Solv - UK
  01785 810762
  Support, advice and information for people affected by solvent and volatile substance abuse.
• Talk to Frank - UK
  0800 77 66 00
  A 24-hour, confidential helpline. Gives advice and information to anyone in the UK concerned about drugs. Is available in other languages at certain times.

• Anxiety Hotline - NY, NJ, CT (US)
  1-212-726-2390
  24 hour hotline for social anxiety and panic treatment. For those calling from the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area only.
• First Steps - UK
  0845 120 2916
  Helpline for anyone experiencing general anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders, etc.
• Northern Ireland Agoraphobia and Anxiety Society (NIAAS)
  0845 122 8630
  Helpline in Northern Ireland for Agoraphobia and Anxiety.
• No Panic - UK
  0808 808 0545
  Helpline for anxiety disorders, panic attacks etc.
• Panic Disorder Information Hotline
  1-800-64-PANIC
  Provides information on panic disorder and referrals to counselors in your local area.
• The National Phobics Society - UK
  08444 775 774
  0161 227 9898
  Telephone helpline service in the UK between 9:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday. A helpline for individuals affected by anxiety, phobias, compulsive disorders and/or panic attacks.

• Aide à la jeunesse - Belgium
  103
  A helpline.
• Child Focus - European Center for Missing and Sexually Exploited Children - Belgium
  110
  A helpline.
• Childhelp USA
  1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
  Hearing Impaired: 1-800-2-A-CHILD (1-800-222-4453)
  A 24-hour hotline for those being abused and those who know of someone being abused. Professional crisis counselors offer help and support.
• Childline - UK
  0800 11 11
  A free national helpline for youth in trouble or danger in the UK.
• Childline - South Africa
  08000 55555
  A 24-hour, toll-free helpline for abused youth and friends/family in South Africa. Answered by trained counsellors. Offers free counselling by phone or in person.
• Child Protection Service Hotline (MCYS) - Singapore
  1800-258 6378
  To report a case of suspected child abuse.
• Kids Help Line - Australia
  1-800-55-1800
  A 24-hour, toll free national helpline for youth in Australia.
• Kids Help Phone - Canada
  1-800-668-6868
  A 24-hour, toll free national helpline for youth in Australia. In English and French.
• Makkala Sahaya Vani - India
  1098
  Toll free helpline.
• NSPCC - UK
  0808 800 5000 - English
  0800 096 7714 - Bengali/Sylheti
  0800 096 7715 - Gujarati
  0800 096 7716 - Hindi
  0800 096 7717 - Punjabi
  0800 096 7718 - Urdu
  0800 096 7719 - English Asian service
  A free helpline for those worried about a child. Offered in several Asian languages.
• State Child Abuse Hotlines in the USA
  Child abuse hotlines throughout the United States.
• Tinkle Friend - Singapore
  1800 - 2744788
  A helpline for abused children

• Broken Rainbow
  0300 999 LGBT (5428)
  08452 60 44 60
  Supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who are experiencing domestic violence in the UK.
• Domestic Violence Crisis Services - Australia
  1800 811 811 (women) / 1800 600 636 (men) / tty: 1800 812 225 (Queensland)
  1800 019 116 (Northern Territory)
  (03) 9373 0123 / 1800 015 188 (Victoria)
  1800 656 463 / 1800 67 14 42 (tty) (New South Wales)
  (02) 6280 0900/ 6247 2525 / (02) 6247-0893 (TTY) (ACT)
  (03) 6233 2529 or 1800 633 937 (North), 1800 608 122 (Statewide) (Tasmania)
  1800 800 098 (South Australia)
  1800 007 339 (Women) / 1800 000 599 (Men) (Western Australia)
  Crisis hotlines in Australia.
• Domestic Violence Hotline - US
  1-800-548-2722
  1-877-633-0044
  A 24 hour, bilingual referral line for counseling, lawyers and support for battered women and their children.
• Domestic Violence Hotline - US/Canada
  1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
  A national, toll-free, 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence and those who know of someone who is experiencing domestic violence. Provides crisis intervention, information about domestic violence and referrals to local service providors and agencies. Also serves the United States.
• Jewish Women's Aid
  0800 591203
  A free-phone national confidential helpline for Jewish women affected by domestic violence.
• Men's Advice Line - UK
  0808 801 0327
  For male victim's of domestic violence in the UK in a heterosexual, gay, bi-sexual or transgender relationship and need confidential help.
• National Network of Women's Refugee's and Support Service - Ireland
  +353 (0)90 64 79078
• Northern Ireland Women's Aid Society Domestic Abuse Helpline
  0800 917 1414
  Free, 24-hour helpline for victims of domestic violence. Offers information and support, referrals, counseling and services for children.
• Safe Horizon Hotline - US
  1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
  1-866-604-5350 (TDD)
  Free, 24-hour helpline for victims of domestic violence. Completely confidential. Provides advice, information and temporary refuge for women threatened by emotional and physical abuse.
• Scottish Women's Aid Society Domestic Abuse Helpline
  0 800 027 1234
  Additional Numbers
  Free, 24-hour helpline for victims of domestic violence. Offers information and support, referrals, counseling and services for children.
• Women's Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline - UK
  0808 2000 247
  Free, 24-hour helpline for victims of domestic violence. Completely confidential. Provides advice, information and temporary refuge for women threatened by emotional and physical abuse.

• beat eating disorders - UK
  0845 634 1414 (helpline)
  0845 634 7650 - youthline
  Helpline and youthline for those with eating disorders.
• Caraline - UK
  01582 457474
  Helpline providing counselling and support for people experiencing anorexia, bulimia, COED.
• Food Addiction Hotline - US
  1-800-872-0088
  A hotline.
• National Eating Disorders Association - US
  1-800-931-2237
  A toll-free, national helpline that provides services, help and guidance to those with eating disorders and their friends/family.
• National Organization of Anorexia and Associated Disorders
  1-847-831-3438
  Information, support and treatment referrals.
• NIWE (Northern Initiative on Women and Eating) - UK
  (0191) 221 0233
  Information and support helpline.
• Overeaters Anonymous - UK
  07000 784985
  24hr information line on a machine.

• The Beaumont Society - UK
  07000 - 287878
  National 24hr helpline and other support for transvestites, transsexuals, their partners and families.
• The Beaumont Trust
  07000 - 287878 (07000 BTRUST)
  Helpline for transsexuals, transvestites and their partners. Referral to specialist agencies, counselors and self-help groups.
• The D'Arcy Lainey Foundation (DALAFO)
  01380 727 935
  Information and support for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender parents and their children.
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Helpline and Peer Listing Line
  1-617-267-9001
  1-888-340-4528 (toll free)
  1-617-267-2535 (peer listening)
  1-800-399-PEER (peer listening, toll free)
  A national, toll-free helpline and peer listening line.
• Gay & Lesbian Friend Helpline (Gloucestershire) - UK
  (01452) 306800
  A helpline for anyone concerned about their sexuality. Has an extensive list of links to other helplines in the UK for gays and lesbians.
• Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
  1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
  Toll-free, nationwide hotline for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. Completely confidential. Offers information, referrals and peer counseling.
• The Gender Trust - UK
  0845 231 0505
  Helpline for people who are transsexual, gender dysphoric or transgender.
• holebifoon
  0800 99 533
  Hotline for gays and lesbians in Belgium.
• The Lesbian and Gay Foundation - UK
  0845 3 30 30 30 (local call rate)
  6pm-10pm (Staffed), 10pm-6pm (automated system).
  Helpline for advice and support.
• London Bisexual Phoneline - UK
  0845 450 1263
  Phoneline for bisexuals.
• London Gay and Lesbian Switchboard - UK
  020 7837 7324
  Provides confidential, nonjudgemental support.
• Quest Linkine - UK
  0808 808 0234
  The helpline for gay and lesbian Catholics.
• The Trevor Project
  1-866-4-U-TREVOR
  Toll-free, suicide hotline for gay and lesbian youth (and those questioning their sexuality). Offers information and support.

• MIND (National Association for Mental Health - UK
  0845 766 0163
  A national helpline offering information.
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
  1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
  Hearing Impaired: 1-703-516-7227
  A national, toll-free helpline.
• The National Mental Health Association Information Center
  1-800-273-TALK
  A toll-free national hotline. Information on mental illnesses and treatments given, as well as referrals for treament services in your area.
• SANEline - UK
  0845 767 8000
  A national helpline offering information, crisis care and emotional support to anyone affected by mental health problems. Referrals may also be given.
• Supportline UK
  (020) 8554 9004
  A confidential telephone helpline which provides support to any individual with any issue.
• Threshold - Women and Mental Health Infoline - UK
  0808 808 6000
  Provides information and factsheets, details of services throughout the UK, self-help and support group contacts and information on counselling and therapy.

• Depression Alliance - UK
  0845 123 23 20
  Offers information about depression.
• Depression Awareness, Recognition and Treatment (D/ART)
  1-800-421-4211
  Free publications about depression for people of all ages.
• iFred
  1-800-422-HOPE
  Offers hope and direction to resources in your area.
• National Depressive & Manic-Depressive Association
  1-800-826-3632
  Request information about depression.

• OCD Action - UK
  0845 390 OCDA (6232) / 020 7253 2664
  Help and information line.
• OCD Hotline - New Jersey, New York, Connecticut
  1-212-726-2390
  Leave a message and get advice.

• Bristol Crisis Service for Women - UK
  + 44 (0) 117 925 1119
  Offers a confidential helpline service on selected days and times.
• SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) Alternative Information Line
  1-800-DONT-CUT
  Free information on self-injury available.
• ZEST - Northern Ireland
  0287 126 6999
  Telephone counselling and other support services for individuals who self harm or attempt suicide.

• Centre Against Sexual Assault - Australia
  1800 806 292 (if you live in Victoria but outside of metropolitan Melbourne)
  Confidential telephone counselling, information, and referral.
• Colchester Rape Crisis Line - UK (CRCL)
  01206 769795
  Confidential and non-judgemental support service for women and girls who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted either recently. Telephone help-line is open twice a week.
• Dublin Rape Crisis Centre - Ireland
  1 800 778 888
  24-hour crisis helpline.
• Nottelefon Zurich (Help Phone) - Switzerland
  044 291 46 46
  Counseling by phone and in person, as well as free referrals to doctors and legal advisors.
• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
  1-800-656-HOPE
  The only national hotline for victims of sexual assault. Offers free, confidential counseling 24 hours a day. It connects the caller to the number of their local rape crisis center.
• Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling
  01962 848024 (women)
  01962 848027 (men)
  Calls can be from young people and men and women, people who may have been subjected to rape, sexual abuse and any form of sexual violence and their partners, relatives or friends. In the UK.
• Rape and Sexual Abuse Report Centre (UK)
  08451 221 331
  0208 683 3311
  National helpline for female and male survivors, partners and family.
• Sexual Assault Crisis Helplines - Australia
  (06)247 2525 (ACT)
  (02) 9819 6565 / 1800 424 017 (outside Sydney) tty: (02) 9181 4349 (New South Wales)
  08 8945 0155 (Mon-Fri, 8:30-5pm) / 08 8922 7156 (24 hr) (Northern Territory)
  3391 0004 / 1800 242 526 (Queensland)
  (08) 8226 8787 (South Australia)
  6231 1811 / 6231 1817 (after hours) (Hobart and Southern) (Tasmania)
  634 2740 (Launceston) (Tasmania)
  6431 9711 (North West) (Tasmania)
  1800 806 292 (Victoria)
  9340 1828 / 1800 199 888 (statewide)(Western Australia)
  Various sexual assault crisis helplines.
• Survivors UK
  0845 122 120 (7pm-10pm Mon/Tue/Thu)
  Offers confidential and emotional support on the telephone for children, young adults and adults affected by male sex abuse in the UK.

• Boys and Girls Town National Hotline
  1-800-448-3000
  Hearing Impaired: 1-800-448-1833
  A toll-free national hotline for girls and boys and parents to call with any problem(s) they may have. Professional counselors give answers and support and can help find services and agencies in the callers' local area. Spanish-speaking counselors are available and there are translation services for 100+ languages.
• Covenant House Nine Line
  1-800-999-9999
  1-800-999-9915 (tty)
  For teens in crisis. A free, confidential helpline that is available 24-hours a day.
• Kinder- en jongerentelefoon - Belgium
  102
  For children and teens.
• National Runaway Switchboard
  1-800-RUNAWAY
  A national, toll-free hotline for runaway and homeless youth, teens in crisis and concerned family/friends. Completely confidential.
• Youth2Youth Helpline - UK
  020 8896 3675
  Monday and Thursday - 6.30pm to 9.30pm
  A confidential helpline for youth run by youth.
• Youth Access - UK
  0208 772 9900
  A helpline for youth that puts them in touch with services in their area and counselors.

• 1-800-THERAPIST (1-800-843-7274)
  1-800-THERAPIST
  A toll-free, national helpline that offers mental health information and referrals to a therapist. Answered by trained referral resource counselors.
• Find-a-Therapist.com
  1.866.450.3463
  1.866.450.FIND
  International database of numerous mental health care professionals, including but not limited to therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, marriage and family therapists and counselors.