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May 08, 2009 at 11:17 PM
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Since the amount of stickied topics was getting a bit nuts, I'm going to condense them all here... so people can add new resources they've found, and all that sort of thing. Please try to keep the discussion here to a minimum since it makes it a bit crowded.
So, if you've got a resource to share that's helping you deal with self-injury, post away! It can be a link, or a document - anything you want that's a positive coping mechanism. 
(originally posted by Kiya here: http://forums.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=83848)
"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 __________________ 
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Some good self-injury related books:
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HI Christina86, do any of these have thnings you can work through - like a workbook type thingy? - thanks for the info - hope you are well
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Suicide, Depression, and Mental Health Hotlines
Suicide Hotlines (National) National Hopeline Network for suicide prevention and emotional crisis toll free nationwide: 1-800-784-2433 http://suicidehotlines.com/ The Trevor HelpLine To aid in suicide prevention in gay and questioning youth 1-800-850-8078 http://www.thetrevorproject.org/helpline.html Covenant House Nine-line 1-800-999-9999 http://www.covenanthouse.org/programs_nl.html The Help Line USA 1-866-334-4357 National Adolescent Suicide Hotline (Answered by the runaway switchboard) 1-800-621-4000 Suicide Hotlines (State) Depression and Mental Health Hotlines (National) National Foundation for Depressive Illness, Inc. 1-800-248-4344 National Youth Crisis Hotline (reporting child abuse and help for runaways) 800-448-4663 United Way Helpline 1-800-233-HELP (1-800-233-4357) The Nationwide Crisis Hotline 1-800-333-4444 __________________ "Life is like photography, you use the negatives to develop"
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Hotlines and Helplines Confidential and Anonymous Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Headquarters 1-888-4-AL-ANON M-F 8 am-6 pm ET Offers hope and help to family and friends of alcoholics. Provides information about Al-Anon/Alateen and referrals for local meetings. The Alcohol Hotline 1-800-ALCOHOL Nationwide help and referral hotline for alcohol and drug problems. The phones are answered by individuals trained to assist callers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. CDC-INFO 1-800-CDC-INFO 1-800-232-4636 1-888-232-6348 TTY Anonymous, confidential HIV/AIDS information in English and Spanish. Referrals to appropriate services, including clinics, hospitals, local hotlines, counseling and testing sites, legal services, health departments, support groups, educational organizations, and service agencies throughout the United States. Childhelp USA 1-800-4-A-CHILD 1-800-422-4453 National child abuse hotline for victims, offenders, and parents. CyberTipline 1-800-843-5678 For reporting the exploitation of children, such as child pornography. Parents and others concerned with child safety can call this number to report suspicious or illegal Internet activity online. Operated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). National AIDS Hotline 1-800-342-AIDS 24-hour hotline provides information, education, and answers questions regarding AIDS, testing facilities, and medications used for treatment. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-THE-LOST 1-800-843-5678 Report any information regarding a missing child. If you know about a child who is in immediate risk or danger, call local law enforcement. National Herpes Hotline 919-361-8488 M-F 9 am-6 pm ET Trained Health Communication Specialists are available to address questions related to transmission, prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) and provides support for emotional issues surrounding herpes such as self-esteem and partner communication. National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE 1-800-799-7233 1-800-787-3224 TTY Crisis intervention, information about domestic violence, referrals to local service providers to victims of domestic violence and those calling on their behalf, assistance in both English and Spanish. National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-784-2433 If you are in crisis or having thoughts about suicide, please call the National Hopeline immediately. Your call will be connected to a certified 24-hour crisis center closest to your calling location. National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) operates the free and confidential National Sexual Assault Hotline and is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN also educates the public about sexual assault and leads national efforts to improve services to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNAWAY 1-800-621-786-2929 Non-judgmental, confidential crisis intervention and local and national referrals through a 24-hour hotline for youth and their families. National STD Hotline 1-800-227-8922 1-800-342-2437 1-800-344-7432 En Español Provides information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV/genital warts, herpes, and HIV/AIDS, and referrals to local clinics. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK 1-800-273-8255 Connects individuals in suicidal crisis by to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider. Poison Help 1-800-222-1222 Call this number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to a poison expert. Call right away if you have a poison emergency. Also call if you have a question about a poison or about poison prevention. Victims of Crime Help Line 1-800-FYI-CALL 1-800-394-2255 Through its national database, the National Center for Victims of Crime refers callers to an array of critical services including crisis intervention, research information, assistance with the criminal justice process, counseling and support groups. __________________ "Life is like photography, you use the negatives to develop"
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For Tasmania</B> Advocate for Survivors of Child Abuse - 1300 657 380 Tasmanian Council on AIDS and Related Diseases - FREECALL 1800 005 900 Epilepsy Association - 1300 366 162 Gay and Bisexual Support Line - 1800 633 900 Jireh House Assoc. Inc (accomdation and support for women and children escaping domestic violence) - 6229 3750 S.H.E. (Support, Help and Empowerment for women) - 6278 9090 Suicide Prevention Information - 1300 360 980 Women's Legal Service - 1800 68 2468 SANE Helpline (mental illness info) - 1800 688 382 Nursing Mother's Association - 6223 2609 These phone numbers cover every topic I can think of, including some of the more prevalent problems in Australia (suicide, gambling, and domestic abuse). Assume that these numbers work only in the Greater Sydney area, although I'm pretty sure about half of these numbers are national, or at least cover Eastern Australia. Abortion Grief Counselling: 1300 363 550 Alcohol & Drug Infomation Service (ADIS): 9361 8000 Alcoholics Anonymous (24hrs): 9799 1199 Breastfeeding Helpline NMAA (24hrs): 9639 8686 Chemist Emergency Prescription Referral Service (24hrs): 9235 0333 Child Abuse Line: 1800 066 777 Child Abuse Prevention Services: 1800 688 009 / 9716 8000 Crisis Pregnancy: 1800 650 840 Department of Community Services (DOCS) Helpline: 132 111 Domestic Violence Line (24hrs): 1800 656 463 Emergency Dental Service: 9369 7050 Family Drug Support: 1300 368 186 G-line (telephone counselling, crisis intervention & gambling): 1800 633 635 Gay & Lesbian Counselling Line: 1800 805 379 Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Quitline (smoking): 13 1848 Rape Crisis Centre: 9819 6565 Salvo Care line: 9331 6000 Salvo Crisis Line (suicide prevention): 9331 2000 Salvo Youth Line: 9360 3000 SIDS NSW (infant mortality): 1800 651 186 Sydney City Mission (24hrs): 1800 633 063 Youthline Western Sydney: 9633 3666 Australian Numbers Kids Help Line......... 1800 551 800 Womens Infolink........ 1800 177 577 Domestic Violence Telephone Service.... 1880 811 811 Mens Info Line......... 1800 600 636 Relationships Australia....... 1300 364 277 Zig Zag Young Womens Resource Centre...... (07) 3843 1823 Immigrant Women's Support Service...... (07) 3846 3490 Young Mothers for Young Women Peer Support Advocacy Group............. (07) 3844 4866 The Womens Centre ..... 1800 657 501 Abortion Grief Councilling..... 1300 363 550 Life Line...... 13 11 14 Mens Line Australia...... 1300 789 978 Crisis Pregnancy Counselling.... 1300 737 732 Salvation Army..... 1300 363 622 Here are some more for Australians..I'll post the rest of the states later.. NSW Abortion Hotline Services (02)92333780 Child Abuse Prevention Service (02)97168000 Rape Crisis Centre (02)98196565 Salvo Youth Line (02)93603000 Salvo Crisis Line- Suicide Prevention (02)93312000 HIV/AIDS Information and Referral (02)93324000 __________________ "Life is like photography, you use the negatives to develop"
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Auckland, New Zealand All of these numbers are straight out of the book... some are local to specific areas, (and noted). (Auckland numbers have the 09 prefix, national free call numbers are 0800 or 0508). Some aren't. Personal Emergencies Alcoholics Anonymous: (09) 366 6688 or 0800 229 6757 Auckland HELP Foundation (Sexual Assault Victims) 24-hours (09) 623 1700 Auckland Rape Crisis: (09) 366 7213 Couselling Services Centre - 24-hour sexual abuse crisis line: (09) 277 9324 Domestic Violance/SAFTINET 24-hour crisis line: (09) 303 3939 Salvation Army: (09) 379 4150 Victim Support - Auckland Central: (09) 302 6977 Victim Support - Counties: (09) 295 0227 Victim Support - Hibiscus Coast: (09) 426 9045 Victim Support - Manukau: (09) 261 1308 Victim Support - North Shore: (09) 488 6265 Victim Support - Rodney: (09) 425 0832 Victim Support - West Auckland: (09) 839 0677 Women's Refuge Crisis Line - Auckland: (09) 378 7635 Women's Refuge Crisis Line - North Shore: (09) 410 6736 Counselling and Advice Age Concern - Services for Older People: Auckland: (09) 523 0184 Age Concern - Services for Older People: North Shore: (09) 489 4975 AIDS Hotline: 24 Hours: 0800 802 437 Al-Anon Family Group: 0508 425 266 or (09) 379 4871 Alcohol Helpline: 0900 787 797 Anglican Trust for Women & Children: (09) 276 3729 Auckland City Mission: (09) 379 2395 Baptist City Mission: (09) 377 3183 Barnado's FAIR Centre - Family Information Resources Helpline: 0800 222 345 Bethany Centre: (09) 376 1324 Budget Advice Service: (09)631 5572 Cancer Information Service: 0800 800 426 or (09) 308 0162 Citizens Advice Bureau 0800 FOR CAB (0800 367 222) Cornerstone Christian Helpline: (09) 307 1580 Cot Death Association: (09) 828 7576 or (09) 358 5182 Cot Death (SIDS) Parent to Parent Helpline (24 hours): 0800 164 455 Disability Information & Resource Centre: (09) 625 8069 Family Planning Association: 0800 FPA LINE (0800 372 546) Gambling Crisis Hotline: 0800 654 655 Gayline/Lesbianline: (09) 303 3584 KIDS LINE: 0800 KIDSLINE (0800 543 754) Lifeline 24 hour counselling: (09) 522 2999 Lifeline: Franklin: (09) 238 4444 Lifeline: Hibiscus Coast: (09) 426 9105 Mensline: (09) 522 2500 Methodist Mission Northern: (09) 302 5390 Miscarriage Support Auckland Inc.: (09) 378 4060 Parent Help/Barnado's: (09) 625 0560 or 0800 4PARENT (0800 472 7368) Pregnancy Help: (09) 373 2599 Presbyterian Support Services: (09) 980 1100 Relationship Services: 0800 RELATE (0800 735 283) St Vincent de Paul Society: (09) 815 6122 Toughlove Auckland Inc.: (09) 534 7022 Waitakere Sexual Abuse Counselling: (09) 837 2491 YouthLine Phone Counselling: 0800 376 633 Health Auckland Sexual Health Service (Sexually Transmitted Infections): (09) 307 2885 Breast Screen Aotearoa - free mammograms for women 55-64: 0800 270 200 Child Cancer Foundation: (09) 366 1270 Enable Information - National Disability Information & Referral Service: 0800 171 981 La Leche League: (09) 846 0752 Leukameia & Blood Foundation: 0800 15 10 15 Muscular Dystrophy Association: 0800 800 337 Narcotics Anonymous: 0800 NA TODAY (0800 628 632) or (09) 303 1449 National Cervical Screening Programme: 0800 729 729 Odyssey House Drug Rehabilitation Centre: (09) 828 6271 Plunket Line: 0800 933 922 Prostate Problem Support Line: 0800 627 277 Quitline - for advice & support to stop smoking: 0800 778 778 Stroke Foundation: 0800 STROKE (0800 787 653) Many telephone counselling services and other community organisations have chosen NOT to have Caller Display. However, to guarantee your confidentiality, you should always dial the Number Withhold Code 0197, before you dial their number. Numbers for other organisations can be obtained from Citizens Advice Bureau (dial their number or look at their website (www.cab.org.nz) or by looking under "Community Services" in the Yellow Pages. __________________ "Life is like photography, you use the negatives to develop"
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Children's Aid Society of York Region - 1 800 718 3850 Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment (DART) - 1 800 565 8603 Community Crisis Response Services - 905 310 COPE (310 2763) This line is available 7am to 4am 7 days a week Kids Help Phone 1 800 668 6868 Leeder Place Family Shelter - 905 898 1658 Mental Health Crisis Line - 1 888 893 8333 Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline - 1 888 230 3505 Porter Place Mens Shelter - 905 898 1658 Womens Crisis Line - Yellow Brick House - 1 800 263 3247 York Region Abuse Program - 1 800 263 2240 York Region Youth Shelter - 905 830 0121 (most of those should work for all Ontario - the ones that are 905 area code instead of 800/888 are for York Region) These numbers are all in Toronto, except the 1-800 ones are for anywhere in Canada or Ontario. Assaulted Women's Help Line Helpline: (416) 863-0511 Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Covenant House Toronto (416) 598-4898 Peel Distress Centre - Mississauga 905 278-7055 Toronto Rape Crisis Centre (416) 597-8808 Scarborough Distress Centre (416) 751-6890 AIDS Hotline 1-800-668-2437 Drug And Alcohol Information Line Metro Toronto: 595-6111 Ontario Toll-Free: 1-800-463-6273 Teen Challenge 1-416-483-4900 Parental Resources Institute For Drug Education 1-800-667-3747 Solvent Abuse And Information Referall Line 1-800-267-6358 __________________ "Life is like photography, you use the negatives to develop"
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Fredericton These numbers are bilingual (you can make the call in French or English): Crisis Lines/Emergency Numbers: Child Abuse & Neglect: 1-888-992-2873 Emergency Social Services: 1-800-442-9799 Chimo: 1-800-667-5005 Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Center 1-506-454-0437 Free Shelter and Support for Women & Children: (these are only local except for the Gignoo one) Crossroads for Women: 853-0811 Gignoo Transition House (Aboriginal women andchildren are priority): 1-800-565-6878 Sanctuary House (Woodstock): 325-9452 Fundy Transition House (St. Stephen): 466-4485 Women in Transition (Fredericton): 459-2300 Hestia House Inc. (Saint John): 634-7571 Sussex Vale Transition House:432-6999 Escale Madavic (Edmunston): 739-6265 Miramichi Emergency Center: 622-8865 Second Stage Housing for Women & Children Liberty Lane (Fredericton): 451-2120 Second Stage Safe Haven Inc. (Saint John): 632-9289 Information Advisory Council On The Status of Women: 1-800-332-3087 Women's Issues Branch: 453-8126 Kent Centre for the Prevention of Family Violence: 743-5449 Premier's Council on the Status of Disabled Persons: 1-800-442-4412 For more information see www.hotpeachpages.org __________________ "Life is like photography, you use the negatives to develop"
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Stopping the Pain by Lawrence E. Shapiro is a really good workbook for self-harming teens.
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I've found these blogs pretty inspirational and uplifting. It's nice to read something that makes you feel empowered to fight cutting or depression. They seem to post frequently too in case you need a daily pick me-up.
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LifeSIGNS | user-led self-harm small charity
In UK Samaritans new number, 116123. This is free, I believe from any uk phone, including mobiles. |
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There's an app on the iPhone and Android called Calm Harm. It's for those who self harm. Try it out...
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These are great tools to use. Great information thank you for the resources.
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