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Supporting anybody affected by self-harm
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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.
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. We help those who struggle with self-harm by running easy-to-access services for them and for those who support them (families, carers, friends and professionals).
Those located in and around Leeds our face-to-face services which run alongside our England-wide phone support, UK-wide virtual support and worldwide online support. 
The Battle Scars premises at the Onward Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub
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Battle Scars is really a wonderful and needed organisation ran by people who know the field first hand and they truly care about it." 
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Battle Scars statement:
Battle Scars strongly disagrees with the Supreme Court ruling that denies the recognition of trans women as women under the law. This decision is not just a legal setback – it is a direct attack on the dignity and identity of trans people. We affirm, without hesitation, that trans women are women. At Battle Scars, we have always had strong representation from the LGBTQ+ community, and we deeply share in the pain and concern of others affected by the Supreme Court ruling. Our charity will continue to stand in solidarity with the trans community and all those affected by this harmful decision. Our spaces – whether in-person or online – always have been and always will be safe and inclusive for people of all genders. |
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FREE workbook for 10-17 year-olds who self-harm
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1-off donations and regular. Or help us by buying something from our wish list
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We have various online and printed resources to help understand and manage self-harm, support organisations, encourage people who struggle with self-harm to reach out and build a robust support networks.
Battle Scars wristbands - youth, adult & adult XL sizes available
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Order crisis cards and I Need To Tell You leaflets for personal use
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"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"
