Kooth
Kooth is free, safe and anonymous online mental wellbeing community.
It can be hard to know what to say when someone you care for is hurting themselves. The most important thing is to be there for someone, and to listen.
Don’t be scared to make mistakes; the thing people normally need the most is emotional connection. You may have spotted someone’s self-harm rather than them telling you about it.
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Organisations that can help
Shout
It's free to text Shout on 85258 from all major mobile networks in the UK anytime, day or night. Your messages are confidential and anonymous.
Youngminds
Whether you want to understand more about how you're feeling and find ways to feel better, or you want to support someone who's struggling, Youngminds can help.
Papyrus
Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE247.
The Mix
The Mix can help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs.
Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, you can contact the Samaritans for support. This is a listening service and does not offer advice or intervention.
Childline
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues. Call 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.