Our Live Chat service is for people in #Scotland who self-harm & need support 🫶
599 Live Chat support conversations took place between April 2024 – March '25.
You can chat to one of our team on our website every evening, 6pm-10pm: https://t.co/OKlCx9LKPB
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Being part of a community really does have a positive impact on your mental health and wellbeing💙
For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek our brilliant Peer Practitioner Cha told us how being part of the Acorn Trails community has given her purpose and a sense of belonging...🫶🏃♀️
A charity says its helped more than 1-thousand people dealing with issues of self-harm since launching a web chat service a year ago
Self-harm network Scotland operates in the evenings 7 days a week and helps user with advice and support. My STV News at Six report
@SHNScotland
📢Today we’re marking the 1-year anniversary of our live webchat service 💙
The webchat is for people in need of more immediate support for their self-harm and distress.
Since launching we have had 1,269 supportive conversations on the webchat 🫶
#WorldMentalHealthDay2024
We know it can be really difficult when someone you care about is self-harming🫶
We've got handy tips on how to look after yourself while you’re supporting someone who self-harms over on our website🖱️
Get the tips here👇
https://t.co/2dFQllCgvq
#SelfHarmSupport#Scotland
Thank you to one of our volunteers for sharing what they get out of volunteering with us🥰
Would you like to volunteer with us?🫴
We're currently on the look-out for a Self-Harm Network Volunteer. Find out more and apply here👇
https://t.co/SGsiF80Ixh
#VolunteerRecognitionDay
We're happy to be launching support groups for loved ones of people who self-harm🆕
These small groups will provide information and a safe space to get support for your experiences💙
Interested? Find out more on our website👇
https://t.co/ZjXTFR7C8Q
#SelfHarmSupport
Check out our free training sessions for March🌼🪻
You can still book onto our 1-hour Self-Harm Awareness training sessions on March 4th & 21st.
Next month's 3-hour training sessions for professionals are full but you can book your April slot here👇
https://t.co/zAr6fOvOG7
All of our peer practitioners have lived experience of self-harm.
They bring an understanding of what people who live with self-harm might be experiencing and they'll work with each individual to offer support and find out what matters in their life🩵
👇
https://t.co/Slva2WbjDF
"Do not be afraid to set boundaries, you deserve happiness. Take time out, and look after yourself."
This time of year can be difficult for many different reasons. If you need support, we're here to help. 💜💙💚
👉https://t.co/Slva2WbjDF
Today is the day!
Our live chat support service will be available from 6pm-10pm tonight, 7 days a week! 💙💜💚
👉Find out more about our live chat: https://t.co/KlmWjHXley
👉Visit our online portal: https://t.co/Slva2WbjDF
@penumbra_scot@scotgovhealth#WorldMentalHealthDay
"The training was perfect - I feel enlightened and empowered."💜💚💙
We are currently running a series of online Self-harm Awareness Training sessions.
We still have plenty of spaces so get yourself and your colleagues signed up 👉
https://t.co/55ZyuBkJ8M
We have been working with @ScotVetRes in Glasgow to support #veterans living with self-harm.
To celebrate #ArmedForcesDay, we wanted to highlight some of the incredible work undertaken by SVR and our Peer Practitioners.
We're super proud of this one 💙
👉https://t.co/yBAXY0zRjU
Our lovely team @SHNScotland are looking for Peer Volunteers to join the network 💚💜💙
If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity to use insight from your own lived experience of self-harm to help others on their journey…
More 👇 👇
https://t.co/HIXXEJYPJ0
Happy #VolunteersWeek2023!
We're looking for Peer Volunteers to join our network💚💜💙
If you’re looking for a rewarding experience and to be part of an inspirational team that really does make a difference, this opportunity is for you.
👉Find out more: https://t.co/tAabwkRTcq
It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek !
SHNS pride ourselves on breaking down stigmatised barriers around the topic of self-harm.
Have a listen to some of our incredible peer practitioners discuss how anyone can start a conversation around self-harm.
👉https://t.co/GDChBjeHgu
This is why we do what we do!
Jo received 1:1 support from Brogan, one of our incredible peer practitioners. Thank you for sharing your journey with us Jo. 💙
Read Jo's full story on our website... https://t.co/Ilq1VTBXsw
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek#SelfHarmNetworkScotland