Self-Harm Network Scotland

Self-Harm Network Scotland provides compassionate support, resources, and information about self-harm.

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

We have decided to leave X.
The platform no longer aligns with our values of Compassion, Curiosity, Collaboration & Courage.

Our profile will remain live. Anyone looking for us can find us: Just search Self-Harm Network Scotland 💙

Our website is: https://t.co/OKlCx9LKPB

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

⏰ Our Live Chat operating hours are back to normal from today.

If you self-harm and need support, you can chat to our dedicated team on our Live Chat from 6pm - 10pm,
7 days a week 💙

⌨️ https://t.co/OKlCx9MiF9

#SelfHarmSupport #SelfHarmAwareness #Scotland

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

Happy New Year 🎆

From the Self-Harm Network Scotland team 💙

#HappyNewYear2026

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

✨ In October we had our 1st #SelfHarmNetworkScotland Conference!

99 participants attended the event from 65 different organisations in Scotland.

Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a special day🙏

📸 Pic shows the Lived Experience panel discussion.
#SHNS2025

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

Merry Christmas 🎄💫

Warm wishes to you all from everyone at Self-Harm Network Scotland 💙

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

📑 Please note our Live Chat opening hours over the festive period🎄

Our Live Chat is for people aged 12+ in #Scotland who are in need of support for their self-harm 💙

The Live Chat is available (during opening hours), on our website👇
https://t.co/OKlCx9MiF9

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

✨ In September, we published our latest Impact Report, which highlights how the Self-Harm Network Scotland service has helped people during 2024/ 2025 💙

You can download the Impact Report here👇
https://t.co/CgIdZcY6DM

#SHNS2025Highlights #SelfHarmSupport #Scotland

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

This is Dee's Story 💙

Dee has been battling with poor mental health and self-harm for over 30 years.

Watch this video to hear her story and find out how the support she got from one of our Peer Practitioners really helped her👇
https://t.co/3abUoDEaAH

#SHNS2025Highlights

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

This time of year can be difficult for many people 🫶

Our Live Chat is there for people in #Scotland who are in need of support for their self-harm 💙

⏰ Please note our Live Chat Christmas opening hours👇

The Live Chat is available on our website:
https://t.co/OKlCx9MiF9

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

"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👇

#SHNS2025Highlights #SelfHarmAwareness

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

In April we announced that we have officially provided #SelfHarmAwareness training to over 4,000 people.

We are happy to say that, since April, we have delivered even more training and the total number of people trained is now over 5,500 🙌🙌

#SHNS2025Highlights @penumbra_scot

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

All of our Peer Practitioners have their own lived experience of self-harm 💙

If you get support from us, you will be supported by someone who has been there too.

Read more about the power of peer support and lived experience here👇
https://t.co/yfMyjf0vv2

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

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 & announced further funding for Self-Harm Network Scotland 💙🙏
#SelfHarmSupport #SHNS2025Highlights #PeerSupportScot

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

✴️Throwback to February when Louise and Frankee from our Practice Development team visited Orkney to deliver #SelfHarmAwareness training 🫶

Find out more about the trip here👇
https://t.co/WttT5dkRAF

#SelfHarmSupport #SHNS25

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

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👇
https://t.co/OKlCx9LKPB

#SelfHarmSupport

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

💫 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👇
https://t.co/fzBL9izpbt

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

We love 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 totally free! Find upcoming training sessions here👇
https://t.co/AVs6RxAVEm

[Self-Harm Network Scotland @SHNScotland]

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👇
https://t.co/B6wEs99QCN

#SelfHarmSupport