Lovely to see Darren, our Programme Manager, & Adriana, our Live Chat Team Leader in pic 3😍

📢 Join Our Team! The Practice Development Officer will play a lead role in sharing the learning from our experience & practice to date through engagement and co-production with organisations and individuals in key communities across #Scotland Find out more here 👇 bit.ly/4rv0tdR #JobsinScotland

As we approach the Scottish Parliament election (Thursday 7 May), mental health has never mattered more. Join Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership (SMHP) for a special online hustings event: WHEN: MONDAY 9 MARCH AT 1PM To sign up, please go to: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-...

If you self-harm and need support, we're here to help 💙 All of our Peer Practitioners have lived experience of self-harm. They can offer remote 1:1 support, via video call, phone, text, or email. If you're looking for 1:1 support, contact us here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/contact-us/

Pleased to be able to share this great opportunity to join our team as a volunteer with @shnscotland.bsky.social . We are recruiting for volunteers for our online web chat service now.

Vacancy: Self-Harm Volunteer We are looking to expand our team with a network of volunteers who add value to the work that we do. As a volunteer, you will support our staff to operate an online web chat that's there to support people who self-harm. Find application info here👇 bit.ly/4qrjmxX

Did you know❓ 🔵 People self-harm as a way of coping with feelings in their lives 🔵 The reasons why a person self harms are unique to each individual 🔵 There is no such thing as a 'typical' person who self-harms Watch this video to find out more👇 youtu.be/Rf0r7bpkYas #SelfHarmAwareness #Scotland

If you are someone who self-harms, we have information and tools to help you cope on our website💙 These can be useful for self-guided support and learning. Find Information & Tools here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/i-need-suppo... #SelfHarmSupport #SelfHarmAwareness

💡Are you in planning mode? We offer free #SelfHarmAwareness training for anyone based in #Scotland 🙂 ...that's because we want to help improve understanding of self-harm. 📆 Here's our upcoming Self-Harm Awareness training sessions for the next month... Reserve your spot today👇 bit.ly/49DsGWW

If you self-harm and are looking for support, we're here to help 💙 Our Peer Practitioners can provide you with 1:1 support, or you can chat to one of our Live Chat team members. Our Live Chat is available on our website every evening, 6pm-10pm👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/ #Scotland

This time of year can be difficult for many people 🫶 Our Live Chat is there for people aged 12+ in #Scotland who are in need of support for their self-harm 💙 ⏰ Please note our Live Chat Xmas opening hours👇 The Live Chat is available on our website: selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk #SelfHarmSupport

🧩Involved in the design, development, & delivery of mental health services in Scotland? Don't miss our #PeerConnects webinar on 5 February 2026! 60 minutes of ideas & inspiration as we explore how to successfully embed peer support in services. peersupportinservices.eventbrite.co.uk #Recovery

"Volunteering for Self-Harm Network Scotland has been rewarding..." 💫 During #VolunteersWeek2025 in June, Natalie, one of our excellent volunteers, shared her experience of what it's like to volunteer on our Live Chat service 💙👇 #SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot #Scotland

"I think my lived experience is important because I am able to offer hope to people." All of our Peer Practitioners have their own lived experience of self-harm 💙 Read more about the power of peer support and lived experience in our report here👇 bit.ly/4iH5H2n #SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot

Back in March, former Mental Wellbeing Minister Maree Todd visited us at our Team Day in Dundee. She chatted to team members about the amazing work that they do and announced further funding for Self-Harm Network Scotland 💙🙏 #SelfHarmSupport #SelfHarmNetworkScotland #SHNS2025Highlights

Great piece about the Creating Hope with Peer Support project and report in Edinburgh Magazine featuring the fantastic Living Warriors Project. Have a read here edinburghmagazine.com/living-warri... #CreatingHopeTogether #PeerSupportScot #SuicidePreventionScotland

Our Live Chat is for people aged 12+ in #Scotland who are in need of support for their self-harm 💙 You can chat to one of our team over on our website from 6pm-10pm every evening👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/ #SelfHarmSupport #LetsTalkAboutSelfHarm

💫 Throughout December we're looking back at some Highlights of the Year... We kicked off 2025 by sharing Amy's Recovery Story. Amy says that the peer support she received from our Peer Practitioner Kayleigh has changed her life. Read Amy's Story here 👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/amys-story/

We 💙 reading your #SelfHarmAwareness training feedback. Here's a tiny snippet of what some of our recent training participants have found valuable... Remember, our Self-Harm Awareness training is free and is open to everyone in #Scotland Find upcoming training sessions here👇 bit.ly/49DsGWW

We know it can be difficult when someone you care about is self-harming 💙 The 'I Am Worried' page on our website has information and resources which you can use to support the person you’re worried about. Find info & resources here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/i-am-worried/ #SelfHarmSupport

Recently our brilliant Peer Practitioner Kerri was out doing Karaoke🎤 She suddenly felt overwhelmed so her friend took her out of the space to help make her feel better 💙 🫴 Remember: #Kindness goes a long way.

"There's so much that goes on in the background to ensure that someone who needs support is getting supported safely." Make sure you watch this superb film today👇💙 #PeerSupportScot

After contacting us, Michael realised that self-harm wasn't attention-seeking and ‘something that teenage girls do’. "When there’s a part of you that wants to change and get better, it really is worth listening to!" 🙌 Read Michael's Story here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/michaels-sto...

We are passionate about raising awareness and reducing stigma around self-harm 💙 That's why we deliver free Self-Harm Awareness training, which helps improve understanding of self-harm. 🌲Check out our December training dates and reserve your place today 👇 bit.ly/49DsGWW

If you self-harm, we have information and tools to help you cope on our website 🫶 Tools like the 'Safe Plan' and 'Talking Heads' can be useful for self-guided support and learning. 🧑‍💻 Find info and tools here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/i-need-suppo... #SelfHarmSupport #YourJourneyYourWay

Please share🧩 Supporting People Experiencing Distress No. 3 in our series of 4 guides with practical tips based on the experiences of peer supporters, groups & services across Scotland. heyzine.com/flip-book/91... #PeerSupportScot #CreatingHopeTogether #SuicidePreventionScotland

Since her Mum died at the age of 11, Sally has struggled with depression, anxiety and self-harm. Sally first contacted us via our Live Chat, and thereafter received 1:1 #SelfHarmSupport from our amazing Peer Practitioner Cha 💙 Read Sally's Story here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/sallys-story/

Did you know❓ - Self-harm is a coping mechanism - People self-harm as a way of coping with feelings in their lives - Self-harm can take many forms Watch some of our Peer Practitioners, talking about self-harm in this video👇 youtu.be/Rf0r7bpkYas #SelfHarmSupport #LetsTalkAboutSelfHarm #Scotland

If you self-harm & need support, we're here to help 💙 Our Peer Practitioners provide free, remote 1:1 support for people (aged 12+) who self-harm in #Scotland If you're looking for 1:1 support, you can contact us here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/contact-us/ #SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot

"My Practitioner didn't abandon me when things got tough." Dee reached out to us after battling with poor mental health and self-harm for over 30 years. She was offered 1:1 #SelfHarmSupport within 5 days of her referral. Watch Dee's Story here👇 youtu.be/Wygdt7fVduQ #LetsTalkAboutSelfHarm

We know that it can be difficult when someone you care about is self-harming. That's why we run small online groups for loved ones of people who self-harm 🩵 Here are the dates for our final Loved Ones #SelfHarmSupport group of 2025. Find out more/ contact us here👇 bit.ly/3J9ZjAc

Yesterday was a special day...we held our first ever #SelfHarmNetworkScotland Conference in Glasgow☺️💙 THANK YOU so much to everyone who attended, our amazing lived experience panel, and all of the facilitators 🙏 The event was hosted in collaboration with The Scottish Government and @cosla.gov.uk

Frankee and Louise from our Practice Development team are just back from delivering Self-Harm Awareness training in...Shetland 🩵 They delivered 19.5 hours of training to Shetland Islands Council services including social care Practitioners, counselling, residential care, and social workers👌👏

New research suggests that school libraries, aside from supporting and strengthening pupils' academic achievement, also play a vital role in supporting pupil wellbeing. ❤️📚 www.scottishbooktrust.com/articles/bey...

✨Volunteering Opportunity✨ We are looking to grow our network of volunteers who help operate our Live Chat service, which is there to support people who self-harm 🩵 If you are based in #Scotland , find out more here👇 bit.ly/470N3yB #SelfHarmSupport #VolunteerInScotland

🌟We're hiring! Communications Officer FT 37.5 hours £34,043 – £38,824 Closes 17 October 2025 Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience? scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...

"I wasn't talking to someone who had read textbooks. I was talking to someone with personal, lived experience and a deeper understanding. Dee and her Peer Practitioner Isabella had an instant connection and Dee immediately felt at ease 💙 Watch Dee's Story here👇 youtu.be/Wygdt7fVduQ

We run small groups for loved ones of people who self-harm 💙 These online sessions provide information and support for loved ones. Our next block starts next Tuesday, 23 September, with further dates listed right here... If you're interested in attending, click here👇 bit.ly/3J9ZjAc

If you self-harm and are seeking support, we're here to help 💙 We provide free, remote 1:1 support for people (aged 12+) who self-harm in Scotland. Find out more about our 1:1 support, here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/one-to-one-s... #SelfHarmSupport #LetsTalkAboutSelfHarm #PeerSupportScot

"I felt really supported and heard." Our Live Chat is open every evening from 6pm - 10pm. The Live Chat service provides immediate support to people who self-harm outside of 'normal' operating hours of other support services. 👩‍💻 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk #SelfHarmSupport #Scotland

🗞️ We've just published our latest Impact Report. It contains key information about how Self-Harm Network Scotland has helped people between April 2024 – March 2025 💙🫶 Read our Impact Report here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/our-impact/ #SelfHarmSupport #Scotland #PeerSupportScot

If you self-harm and are seeking support, we're here to help. Find info & tools to help you cope on our website, including: ➡️ Info about the functions of self-harm ➡️ First Aid Tips ➡️ Things That Lift Me Up tool 👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/i-need-suppo... #SelfHarmSupport #Scotland

👀 Coming soon... In the coming weeks, we'll share highlights from #SelfHarmNetworkScotland 's 2024/25 Impact Report, which will be published soon 💙 We'll provide insights about our 1:1 #SelfHarmSupport and Live Chat services, our Self-Harm Awareness training and much more! #Scotland

If you're worried about someone who is self-harming, consider talking about it with them 💙 ✔️ Know that it's alright to bring it up ✔️ Create a safe, non judgemental space ✔️ Show you care and that they can trust you with this Watch this video for more tips👇 youtu.be/q8s6Xzinwzg?... #SelfHarmSupport

If you self-harm and need support, we're here to help 💙 Our team of Peer Practitioners provide free, compassionate 1:1 support to people who self-harm. As long as you are 12+ and based in #Scotland, you can refer yourself for 12-15 sessions of support 👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/contact-us/

We know that it can be difficult when someone you care about is self-harming 💙 That's why we run small groups for loved ones of people who self-harm. Our next block of Loved Ones #selfharmsupport groups starts on 25th August. If you'd like to attend/ find out more, click here👇 bit.ly/3J9ZjAc

Our Live Chat #SelfHarmSupport service is open from 6pm - 10pm every evening. The webchat provides immediate support to people who self-harm outside of 'normal' operating hours of most support services 💙 If you need support, we're here to help👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk #Scotland

Peer Supporters practice exchange 16 September, Glasgow Join us, DVVA, Bipolar Scotland & Neil's Hugs Foundation to deepen your practice & connect with other Peer Supporters as together we build a thriving peer support community across the country! peersupporterspracticeexchange.eventbrite.co.uk

We run small groups for loved ones of people who self-harm to provide information and a safe space to get support for your experiences 🫶 Our next Loved Ones self-harm support groups block starts in 3 weeks! If you're interested in attending, click here👇 bit.ly/3J9ZjAc

💡 We provide fully-funded #SelfHarmAwareness training for anyone in #Scotland interested in learning more about self-harm. Book your place for upcoming training sessions here👇 bit.ly/49DsGWW Read more about our training for the public & professionals here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/training/