If you’re struggling with self-harm or supporting someone who is, know that help is available.
Here are some valuable resources:

Self-Harm Crisis Support

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7 support)
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24/7 text-based support)
  • S.A.F.E. Alternatives: 1-800-366-8288 (Self-harm specific helpline)
  • The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386

Self-Harm Online Resources

Self-Harm Support Groups

  • SIOS (Self-Injury Outreach and Support) Online Forum
  • Reddit r/StopSelfHarm community
  • Local support groups (check with mental health clinics or community centers)

Apps for Mental Health Support

  • Calm Harm (designed specifically for managing self-harm urges)
  • Headspace (for meditation and mindfulness)
  • Moodfit (for mood tracking and mental health tools)
  • Sanvello (for stress, anxiety, and depression)

Books on Self-Harm Recovery

  • “Healing Self-Injury” by Janis Whitlock
  • “Freedom from Self-Harm” by Kim L. Gratz and Alexander L. Chapman
  • “The Scarred Soul” by Tracy Alderman

Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You deserve support and care. Recovery is possible, and there are many people and resources available to help you on your journey to healing.

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, it’s crucial to seek immediate help. Call your local emergency services or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for 24/7 support.

Additional Local Santa Barbara and Mental Health Resources

1. Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness

2. Mental Wellness Center (Santa Barbara)

3. NAMI Santa Barbara County (National Alliance on Mental Illness)