Below are a list of links and resources we have correlated that we hope may prove to be of use.
Immediate support
Samaritans
•116 123 (UK)
•116 123 (ROI)
(Freephone number)
jo@samaritans.org
Childline
(For children and young people up to the age of 19)
0800 1111 (free to call)
Online chat with a counsellor (works like messenger)
https://www.childline.org.uk/Talk/Chat/Pages/OnlineChat.aspx
Main website:
Papyrus
For the prevention of young suicide (children and young people up to the age of 35)
HOPELineUK 0800 068 41 41
pat@papyrus-uk.org
SMS: 07786 209697
Other resources
Bullying UK
Advice and support on bullying issues:
Self-Harm
The Butterfly Project
Inspiring project that promotes the idea of, when the need to self-harm arises to instead draw a butterfly:
http://www.recoveryourlife.com/index.php?categoryid=148
Mental health
YoungMinds
Charity promoting emotional wellbeing and good mental health in young people
Mind
Charity promoting better mental health
Depression Alliance
For adults though offers advice to students too.
http://www.depressionalliance.org/
Offers advice, contacts and local self-help groups
Facebook pages
Facebook pages we’ve found offering advice and encouragement:
Depression and Self-Harm Community
https://www.facebook.com/YouGotThisYoureStrong/
Dealing Is Healing: One Day At A Time
https://www.facebook.com/Dealing-is-Healing-One-day-at-a-time-211069312435499/
Teen Suicide Awareness