If you would like to link to FirstSigns, our web address is http://www.FirstSigns.org.uk

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FirstSigns (aka LifeSIGNS) is a forward thinking, user-led voluntary organisation founded in 2002. FirstSigns provides a variety of helpful resources, support and training to anyone affected by self-injury; including people who self-injure, friends and family, and healthcare workers.

Submit links to info@firstsigns.org.uk and be aware that we do not link without fully reviewing the suggested website for excellent information.

Suicide

England and nationwide

Samaritans - provide confidential, non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.

We have always enjoyed learning from Samaritan trainers.

NHS Direct - NHS online advice service, and real nurses on 0845 45 45.

We often read through their information, and call them when we're unsure about an illness or wound.

Rethink - the leading severe mental illness charity for everyone affected by schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses. Rethink used to be known as the National Schizophrenia Fellowship.

We always enjoy talking to rethink online and at conferences we attend.

Depression Alliance - working to relieve and to prevent this treatable condition by providing information and support services.

We always enjoy talking to the people from Depression Alliance's regional offices at conferences.

Anxiety UK - working to relieve and support those living with anxiety disorders by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services.

Mind - helps people take control of their mental health. We do this by providing high-quality information and advice, and campaigning to promote and protect good mental health for everyone.

We have blogged for Mind on occasion :)

SANE - offers information, crisis care and emotional support.

We always enjoy hearing from SANE volunteers at conferences, and we admire their ability to manage their email and phone help services.

London Nightline - confidential listening, support and practical information for students in London.

Many students have volunteered for Nightline at their university, and we have trained several Nightline groups over the years, and learnt from them in turn. We were honoured to attend London Nightline's birthday dinner some time ago, hosted by Esther Rantzen.

For your university's Nightline, you should check the National Nightline website, or look for posters around your uni.

NAWP - Newham Asian Women's Project, working for women, working against violence.

We've had the pleasure of training the NAWP team, and attending their largest conference in London, and it's been really valuable to learn more about self-injury within the community.

B-eat - UK charity for people with eating disorders and their families.

BPD World - support and information for people with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Schizophrenia World - support and information for people with Schizophrenia.

OCD-UK - national charity, independently working with and for people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Survivors UK (for men) - information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused.

napac -the National Association for people abused in childhood.

Queer Youth Network - national LGBT youth organisation.

Scotland

Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health - aims to achieve enhanced mental health and wellbeing for people in Scotland and beyond.

We had the honour and pleasure of speaking at their 'Internet and Mental Health' conference in Edinburgh in 2010, meeting people who we have known (or who have known us) for many many years online, for the first time in real-life.

Look OK... Feel Crap? - support and information for people feeling depressed, low, stressed or anxious.

Had the pleasure of meeting them at the 'Internet and Mental Health' conference in 2010.

Breathing Space Scotland - free, confidential phone line you can call when you're feeling down.

Choose Life - national strategy and action plan to prevent suicide in Scotland.

Lifelink - a number of services and centres in various locations throughout the Glasgow area, helping to improve the emotional, mental and physical wellbeing of people of all ages.

You can contact the Directors of FirstSigns from the Directors Page and email FirstSigns on info@firstsigns.org.uk