Links to other sites

Basement Project
Providing support groups for those who have been abused as children and people who self-harm. They produce a range of publications offering practical advice for workers in community and mental health services.
http://www.basementproject.co.uk

Lifesigns
Self-injury guidance and network support. Website that aims to support people who are affected by self-injury. Offer a free monthly newsletter and a safe message board.
http://www.selfharm.org

National Inquiry into Self-Harm among Young people
The UK's first major investigation of self-harm was launched on 30th March 2004 at the House of Commons. Interim reports are available on the website and the final report will be published in Autumn 2005. Contact them if you have any information to share regarding self-harm.
http://www.selfharmuk.org

National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Self-harm: short-term treatment and management. Understanding NICE guidance - information for people who self-harm, their advocates and carers, and the public (including information for young people under 16 years).
http://www.nice.org.uk

National Self-Harm Network
A UK survivor led organisation committed to campaigning for the rights and understanding of people who self-harm. They also provide information and workshops about self-harm.
http://www.nshn.co.uk

Project Spear
Supports, befriends an focuses on helping vulnerable people who self-harm to help themselves. Face to face support in Swindon and provides a national postal investment service.
http://www.projectspear.com

Self-Injury and Related Issues (SIARI)
A large website offering information and support for self-injurers and others affected by self-injury. Message boards and a moderated online support groups for helpers.
http://www.siari.co.uk

Young People and Self-Harm
This website provides information relating to young people and self-harm, including an international database of initiatives for self-harm
http://www.selfharm.org.uk

For other sites, type ‘self-harm’ or ‘self-injury’ using a search engine like http://www.google.com. Please note that BCSW is not responsible for the quality and content of other organisations' or individuals' websites.

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