Services and Support for Young People – Self Harm
This page will provide you with a list of services and support available for young people who are struggling with self-harm.
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Emerge Advocacy Service
Emerge volunteers are there to support young people aged 10 – 25 when they come into hospital because of self-harm, a suicide attempt or because of an emotional crisis.
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Kent and Medway Safe Havens
Safe Havens are a walk in service to anyone, aged 16+ who may be feeling distressed, frightened, overwhelmed, or that things are too much. Open 6pm - 11pm every evening, including weekends and bank holidays from 4 locations in Kent - Canterbury, Thanet, Medway and Maidstone.
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Self-harm and suicide prevention apps
A list of apps that support young people with self-harm and suicide prevention, offering tools for coping, safety, and emotional wellbeing
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Self-Harm Prevention Guidance | Support for CYP in Kent
Expert self-harm prevention guidance for supporting children and young people in Kent, including warning signs, advice, and support pathways.
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Selfharm: Alumina
Alumina is a free, online 7 week course for young people struggling with self-harm. Each course has up to 8 young people, all accessing the sessions from their own phones, tablets or laptops across the UK.