Hotlines

Hotlines 1. Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence loveisrespect: 1-866-331-9474 loveisrespect focuses on young adult relationships and hopes to end dating abuse. loveisrespect offers 24/7 help.

2. Depression and Suicide National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7) The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (24/7) The Trevor Project offers support to the LGBTQ young adult community. Both of the hotlines provided offer 24/7 help. There are also suicide hotlines specific to your area.

3. Eating Disorder Hotline National Eating Disorder Association: 1-800-931-2237 NEDA offers help to a variety of eating disorders and hopes to "envision a world without eating disorders." NEDA is available Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (EST).

4. General Crisis Crisis Text Line: Text SUPPORT to 741-741 The Crisis Text Line extends to everyone. Their goal "...is helping people move from a hot moment to a cool calm, guiding you to create a plan to stay safe and healthy. YOU = our priority." 24/7 help is available.

5. Mental Illness Hotline National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 NAMI provides treatment options and programs. They wish to "raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need." The NAMI hotline is available every Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

6. Sexual Assault Hotline Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: 1-800-656-4673 RAINN is the "nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization." Their goal is to provide options and programs to victims, in addition to finding ways of preventing sexual violence. RAINN offers 24/7 help.

7. Eating Disorders Center 1-888-236-1188 National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders 1-847-831-3438

8. LGBTQIA+ Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-843-4564 Trevor Hotline (Suicide) 1-866-4-U-TREVORRUNAWAYS Boystown National Hotline 1-800-448-3000 9. National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)

Laurel House 1-714-832-0207 National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000 Teenline 1-888-747-TEEN Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-10.4663CHRISTIAN COUNSELING New Life Clinics 1-800-NEW-LIFE National Prayer Line 1-800-4-PRAYER Bethany Lifeline Pregnancy Hotline 1-800-BETHANY Liberty Godparent Ministry 1-800-368-3336 Grace Help Line 24 Hour Christian service 1-800-982-8032 The 700 Club Hotline 1-800-759-0700 Want to know Jesus? 1-800-NEED-HIM Biblical help for youth in crisis 1-800-HIT-HOME Rapha National Network 1-800-383-HOPE Emerge Ministries 330-867-5603 Calling From Suriname Phone: (597) 556-700 After 4 PM or on holidays or weekends: Phone: (597) 710-1112 In an emergency (death, arrest, victims of violent crime) involving an American citizen living or traveling in Suriname and French Guiana, you can reach us 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Calling within Suriname -During normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please call 556-700 -Outside the normal business hours, weekends or holidays, please call the Embassy Duty Officer 710-1112. Calling from the United States -During normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please call 011-597-556-700 -Outside the normal business hours, weekends or holidays, please call the Embassy Duty Officer 011-597-710-1112. Calling from French Guiana -During normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please call 00-597-556-700 -Outside the normal business hours, weekends or holidays, please call the Embassy Duty Officer 00-597-710-1112.

International ⬇️ . SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information. •••••••

China Emergency: 110; Cell Phones: 112 Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Center Hotline: (Free): 0800-810-1117, (Mobile/IP/extension users): 010-8295-1332; Lifeline Hotline: 400 821 1215; Lifeline Yanji Hotline: (0433) 273 9595 ••••

Taiwan Emergency: 110; Cell Phones: 112 Taiwan Suicide Prevention Center: Hotline: 0800 788 995 OR 1995 •••••

Canada Emergency: 911; Cell Phones: 112 Crisis Services Canada Hotline: 1.833.456.4566 Text: 45645 •••••••••

Indonesia Emergency: 110 Cell Phones: 112 Kementerian Kesehatan Hotline: 500-454; Government Hotline: 119 •••••••••

Brazil Emergency: 190; Cell Phones: 112 or 911 CVV Hotline: 188; CVV Sao Paulo - National Association Hotline: 55 11 31514109 •••••••••

Phillippines Emergency: 117; Cell Phones: 112 or 911; SMS: 117 Manila Lifeline Centre Hotline: (02) 8969191 Hotline: Mobile phone: 0917 854 9191 Hopeline Hotline: 804-HOPE (4673) Hotline: 0917-558-HOPE (4673) Hotline: 2919 (Globe & TM Subscribers) •••••••••

Saudi Arabia Emergency: 999 Psychological Counseling Contact Center Hotline: 920 03 33 60 •••••••••

Egypt Emergency: 122 Befrienders Cairo Hotline: Tel.:+20 7622381; 7621602; 7621603 •••••••••

Israel Emergency: 100; Cell Phones: 112 ERAN" (-ï"øò) Hotline: 1201 Hotline abroad: 972-9-8891333 Hotline abroad: 972-76-8844400 •••••••••

New Zealand Emergency: 111; Cell Phones: 112 or 911; Deaf SMS: 111; Deaf fax: 0800 161 616; Deaf TTY: 0800 161 610 Lifeline New Zealand: 0800 543 354

Self-harm; A brief guide

Being prepared can help you to properly care for wounds and avoid any further damage or chance of infection. Take time to learn about what to do if you have self harmed, how to tell if you have an infection, and what you need to look after your wounds. Trigger warning; this brief guide may mention detail self harm cuts/burns/other injuries.

First Aid Box. Having a first aid box will help you to ensure you have everything you need to look after your wound. Keep an eye on what you have in your box, and make sure to replace what you’ve used so that you don’t run out. Things you will need in your first aid box include: Sterile dry dressings Scissors Bandages Tape Wound closure strips (also known as Steri-strips, sticky tape that holds a wound closed) Sterile absorbent pads Alcohol swabs and disinfectant. Cuts

If you have cut yourself, the first thing that needs to be done is to stop the bleeding. Take a clean, sterile pad and hold it against the wound. Press down to try and stop the bleeding. If the bleeding still hasn’t stopped after applying pressure for 10 minutes, go to the closest A&E.

If the cut is not deep, cover with sterile dressing and seal the edges to prevent infection. You will need to change this dressing daily. Use this as a chance to monitor for any signs of infection. If the cut is deep or you think there could be damage to tendons (connective tissue that connects the muscle to the bone) or ligaments (connective tissue that connects bone to bone), go to the closest A&E.

If there is blood spurting from the wound, you may have hit an artery and that is extremely dangerous and your life may be in danger. Please seek help as fast as you can.


Burns If you have burned yourself, here are the steps to follow: Place the burn under cool tap water for 20 minutes to prevent it from burning any further.

If there are blisters, do not burst them. Seek help from your GP or visit the closest A&E so that they can assess how bad the damage is and what type of dressing you might need. Monitor for any signs of infection and go back to your GP or the emergency room if it is showing signs of infection.

If there are no blisters, use an after sun lotion to prevent the skin from drying out. Monitor for any signs of infection and go to your GP or go to the closest A&E if it is showing signs of infection.

Do not burst any blisters you might have, as this can cause an infection. If blisters do burst at any time, rinse with warm water to reduce bacteria. Please keep these areas extremely clean if you have blisters so you do not get an infection and they don’t fill with pus.


How to know if an injury is infected.
While your wound is healing, you will need to change the dressing and take a look at it every day. Use this as a chance to monitor for any signs of infection so that you can prevent it from getting any worse.

A wound can become infected if the tool that was used to create the wound was not clean, if your hands are not clean when changing dressing, or if dressings are not clean or not applied. Disinfecting any tools that are used to self harm is also important for preventing infection. It also helps to make sure you have your first aid supplies on hand.

Signs of infection include: Pus in the wound An increase in fluid leaking from the wound A smell coming from the wound Redness spreading around the area (cellulitis) The wound has not healed after four weeks The wound starts to bleed again Pain, heat, swelling, or tenderness in the area.

If you are showing any of the above symptoms, you may have an infection. You will need to visit your GP as antibiotics or a different dressing might be needed. If left untreated, infections can cause a lot of pain, can lead to blood poisoning or illness, and can even be fatal. Please get help if this happens. Please.

How to care for the injuries.
In order to prevent infection and encourage your wounds to heal, you will need to monitor them and change dressings daily. While your wound is healing, avoid getting any soaps or bath products near it.

How to change dressings
Follow these steps for changing your dressings: Wash your hands with warm water and soap and dry thoroughly. Carefully remove the old dressing and throw it in the bin. If the dressing is sticking to the wound, avoid pulling or ripping it off as this could re-open the wound. Instead soak it in warm water until it comes off. Clean the wound with warm tap water. Carefully dry around the wound with a clean towel, but do not touch or rub the towel against the wound, as this could allow fibres to get in. Look for any signs of infection now that your wound is clean and dry. Place a new, sterile dressing on the wound and seal the edges. Finish by properly washing and drying your hands again.
If your wound is leaking a lot, you will need to change the dressing more than once. Visit your doctor if this is happening.

Thank you for reading and please be safe. Consider using the rubber band method to avoid cuts (smacking a rubber band against the wrist/arm/leg) or use ice to get a numb feeling instead of a blade.

Info about Overdosing and the dangers…
All drug misuse can lead to brain injury. Hypoxic brain injury, which is caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain, is an under-reported consequence of overdose. This can lead to coma, seizures and death. The long-term consequences of hypoxia depend on how long the brain is without an adequate supply of oxygen. The longer a person is not breathing, the more damage is being done to their brain.

A brain injury can result in mild to severe impairment of: Movement, balance and co-ordination. Senses such as hearing or vision. Spoken and written communication. Thinking, concentration and memory. In severe cases, brain injuries from overdoses can leave people in a vegetative state.

How to recover after an overdose attempt. Allow your body to heal. Do not get up and do a whole lot. Drink water and rest. DON’T use your normal dose after several days, weeks, or months of being clean or sick. If you’ve been clean or reduced your drug use for any reason (illness, treatment, etc.), your body is no longer use to the amount of drug you did before. Once you put it in, you can’t take it out. Overdoses are dangerous and can cause life long damages.
Allow your body to gain strength back. Please stay safe. We care about you.

How to deal with self harm injuries that are not bloody. Simply scratching at the skin out of frustration/means to hurt yourself can cause that area to become red, puffy, and sensitive.

What to do. Clean the area with warm water and soap and a wash cloth. Clean whatever instrument you used to cause the injury and put it away. The next day you will most likely have scabs and that’s okay. It’s just the skin healing.

Help servers

https://discord.gg/flowerfields (more to be added...)

Distractions

Distractions for Self-Harm.
•Drawing long strokes on paper •Painting red on a canvas •String painting •Chewing gum •Tearing paper up •Counting stars •Braiding grass Alternatives to Self-Harm •Ice on your skin •Snapping a rubber band •Eating something spicy •A warm bath •Pinching yourself •Painting on your skin •Drawing on your skin •Putting food coloring on your skin •Holding a comfort item •Putting makeup on with red makeup •Snapping a stick slightly against your thigh •Kicking a tree •Holding your breath for 10 seconds then letting it out slowly •Drawing butterflies on your skin •Tearing paper out of an old book •Stabbing the ground with a stick •Push ups •Running for awhile until you’re out of stamina •Eating something crunchy •Drinking warm tea •Cutting an old shirt up •Drawing your favorite animals/interests on your leg •Counting your fingers •Smell a sweet scent and close your eyes to calm yourself •Turn on soft music and paint your exact emotion

Quiet Distractions. •Drawing •Painting •Reading •Writing •Gardening •Bird watching •Counting trees •Watching clouds •Petting an animal •Listening to soft music •Short nap •A short walk Self Care Distractions. •Brushing your teeth •Taking a shower •Painting your nails •Rubbing cool lotion on your body •Drinking some cool water •Doing some sit-ups •Washing your face •Brushing your hair •Making your bed Distractions from anger. •Breaking sticks •Throwing rocks •Ripping bark off trees •Hitting a tree with a stick •Punching a pillow •Kicking a mattress •Rubbing ice on your forehead •Ripping grass out of the ground •Stabbing a stick into dirt •Smashing two rocks together

Audible Distractions. •Listening to soft music in a bath or on the bed •Watching a comfort youtuber or movie or show •Listening to rain •Sitting outside with your eyes shut and listening to birds and the wind blow •Listening to a streamer •Listening to water running •Listening to cute kittens or puppies •Listening to baby chickens •Listening to soft animal crossing music •Listening to Undertale music •Listening to ‘forest sounds’

Website distractions https://thisissand.com/
https://www.bouncingdvdlogo.com/
https://remoji.com/
https://checkboxrace.com/
https://binarypiano.com/
https://puginarug.com/
https://cursoreffects.com/
https://mondrianandme.com/
https://longdogechallenge.com/
https://smashthewalls.com/
http://drawing.garden/
http:/www.republiquedesmangues.fr/
http://randomcolour.com/
^Use this for drawing challenge!
http://www.koalastothemax.com/
https://www.movenowthinklater.com/
https://chrismckenzie.com/
https://cat-bounce.com/
https://thezen.zone/
https://pointerpointer.com/
https://potatoortomato.com/
https://www.yesnoif.com/
https://iamawesome.com/
http://ihasabucket.com/
http://lacquerlacquer.com/
http://doughnutkitten.com/
http://www.crossdivisions.com/
http://scroll-o-meter.club/
https://crouton.net/ yw
https://pixelsfighting.com/
https://popcat.click/
• https://cat-bounce.com/
• https://www.doggifpage.com/
• https://www.omfgdogs.com/ (flash warning)
• https://www.dailypuppy.com/
• https://explore.org/livecams
• https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g3PWYH1P7Oo

Calming Sounds • https://mynoise.net/
• https://asoftmurmur.com/
• https://www.loungev.com/
• http://www.allolo.ru/?id=1
• https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrqzSmX84Wsvc8L3RUsMvuxGVPsInl9sQ
• https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-5KAN9CzSA&feature=youtu.be
• https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOzDu-MXXLliO9fBNZOQTBDddoA3FzZUo
• https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pS9eqi1dMlw&feature=youtu.be
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMboypSkj3c&feature=youtu.be
• https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LvUEzaPw8JY&feature=youtu.be
• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v5ERoDaaYOFMbHjCCVM5WNcYLoeR2Ocf (free audiobooks)
• https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0vU8ewoQC7sjwh6vQNUTZQ
• https://asoftmurmur.com/

Shows and Media • https://www.princessmovies.io/ (watch with adblocker)
• https://zoro.to/home
• https://soap2day.sh/
• https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAEQD0ULngi67rwmhrkNjMZKvyCReqDV4
• https://tubitv.com/home
• https://documentaryaddict.com/
• https://becausewhatiam-iswhatimnot.tumblr.com/post/624923100594733056/bbxrae-g-arya-maezly-h-batfamfucker
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3txhT2ncNOU (headphones needed)

Crafts and Activities • https://www.gatheringbeauty.com/blog/30-easy-origami-crafts
• https://littleredwindow.com/relaxing-crafts-to-do-when-youre-stressed/
• https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bIeyMH3U04A&feature=youtu.be
• https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TIA8bWBMc 0&feature=youtu.be
• https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-D4Oyq2WW4o&feature=youtu.be
• http://www.food.com/recipe/microwave-chocolate-mug-brownie-349246
• https://spotalike.com/
• https://www.fivehearthome.com/snickerdoodle-mug-cake/
• https://lowspoonsfood.tumblr.com/

Fun Websites • https://smashthewalls.com/
• http://www.conceptlab.com/simulator/
• https://screamintothevoid.com/
• https://29a.ch/sandbox/2011/neonflames/
• http://weavesilk.com/
• http://www.donothingfor2minutes.com/
• https://neal.fun/deep-sea/
• https://longdogechallenge.com/
• http://papertoilet.com/
• https://www.pointless.com/
• https://theuselessweb.com/
• https://www.boredbutton.com/
• http://www.staggeringbeauty.com/ (flash warning)
• https://freerice.com/
• http://eelslap.com/
• https://play2048.co/
• https://neal.fun/spend/
• https://neal.fun/draw-your-island/
• https://neal.fun/dark-patterns/
• https://neal.fun/life-stats/
• https://neal.fun/speed/
• https://neal.fun/progress/
• https://neal.fun/universe-forecast/
• https://neave.com/
• http://www.lookingatsomething.com/ (flash warning)
• https://sciencevsmagic.net/castles/
• https://sciencevsmagic.net/logicgrid/#000000
• http://wxs.ca/iso/
• https://neal.fun/macaroni-draw/
• https://neal.fun/logos-from-memory/
• https://archive.org/details/msdosOregonTrailThe1990
• https://codepen.io/akm2/full/rHIsa
• https://29a.ch/sandbox/2011/neonflames/
• http://i.annihil.us/u/stage/games/marvelkids/ggcyoac_06/index.html

Anger/Stress Relief • http://emergencycompliment.com/
• http://www.brokenself.com/
• http://make-everything-ok.com/
• http://www.fataltotheflesh.com/ (trigger warning)
• https://medium.com/@rachlauren/read-this-when-you-feel-like-a-burden-d513dc59b614
• https://thisissand.com/
• http://www.7cups.com/

What is this section for?

This page is dedicated to spreading awareness, coping mechanisms, help resources, and more! This page includes Self-Harm alternatives, Distractions, Coping mechanisms, Help lines and servers, and more. None of these resources are from me; the majority of it is from a discord server called Flower Fields. Please, please, please go join and support them! They have a lot more detail and a lot more information on different topics too, https://discord.gg/flowerfields