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Supporting anybody affected by self-harm

Leeds Compassionate City Health Wellbeing category award winner
16-25s peer support group Leeds
Please watch, download and share our brand new video promoting our 16-25s group. You can also watch it on YouTube.
Content warning: even though there is no graphic content in this video, some viewers may find it upsetting

Welcome to Battle Scars. We are a small, dedicated, 100% survivor-led and run charity offering local, regional, national as well as international support around self-harm (click here for our definition). ​
Self-harm is far more widespread and complex than most people think. It's also mostly hidden and often judged due to the stigma attached to it. Our aim is to break down this stigma, raise awareness, dispel the myths and support those affected by self-harm irrelevant of gender, age, background and location. 

Our face-to-face services in Leeds and Wakefield are still on hold but we are hoping to restart them (as well as some new ones) in the spring. During the pandemic we have offered various virtual services. All these UK-wide services will continue being on offer as they are allowing us to reach people we could not have reached before. 

We help those who struggle with self-harm by running easy-to-access peer support groups, with a similar group for their families. Our worldwide, all-ages Facebook group offers around-the-clock peer support for anybody needing help or wishing to celebrate their achievements. Our training for professionals on self-harm or eating disorders is available on set dates or for private delivery. We are currently developing services for children and young people. 
Virtual adult self-harm peer support group
Virtual adult support groups
Face to face adult self-harm peer support groups
F2F adult support groups (Leeds)
Virtual peer support groups for families of people who self-harm
Virtual support for families
Online Facebook self-harm peer support group all ages
Online support
Training about self-harm or eating disorders
Virtual, F2F, individual or private bookings
Support for under 18s in schools
Support in schools (Leeds)
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Feedback from 1-day workshop on self-harm
Feedback from training for professionals
We have various ​online and printed resources to help understand and manage self-harm, to support organisations, to encourage people who struggle with self-harm to reach out and build a robust support network. 
Self-harm addiction dependency programme workbook
Free workbook (hard copy or PDF) available to order suitable for people with varying dependency on self-harm (P&P & admin charges apply). PDF version for professionals also available.
crisis card poster stand order
Our renowned Crisis Card is meant to be carried by those who might experience severe mental distress and need to seek help. We send the cards, posters & stands free of charge to services, organisations, companies, schools etc in the UK.
You're not alone Keep fighting battle scars wristband adult youth
Battle Scars wristbands now on sale (youth & adult sizes available)
"I self-harm to have some control over the chaos in my mind, to release the pressure of a drowning soul. But the Battle scars Facebook group has helped me shed the shame I felt regarding my self-harm and gave me a safe space to talk about my urges and feelings without judgment. It has helped me break the cycle and pull out of the spiral I was in"
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email: info@battle-scars.org.uk
​Tel (information & admin line only): 07410 380747 - office hours
Funded by:
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Leeds Compassionate City Awards Health Wellbeing category winner
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  • Home
    • About us
    • News
    • The board of trustees
  • Services
    • Online support groups
    • 16-25s group Leeds
    • Support groups (adults) Leeds
    • For parents & families
    • Survey about groups
    • Facebook support group
    • Training for professionals >
      • Virtual Q&A set dates
      • Private training
    • Introductory sessions
    • Under 18's
    • School assemblies
  • Resources
    • Understanding s/h
    • Managing s/h
    • Self-awareness
    • Addiction programme
    • For organisations
    • Videos & more
    • What is self-harm all about?
    • Everything else
  • For family
  • Support us
    • Membership
    • Donations
    • Leaflet request form
    • Downloads
    • Wristbands
    • Publications
  • Contact us
    • Join the mailing list
  • People's corner
    • M/H Awareness Week 2021
    • Gallery
    • COVID-19 impact