Struggling With Self-Harm?

If you’re self-harming, thinking about self-harm, or worried that you might start, you’re not alone.

Alumina is a free online support programme for young people aged 10 to 17 who are struggling with self-harm. It provides a safe, supportive space where you can connect with trained counsellors, youth workers and other young people who understand what you’re going through.

How Can Support Help?

Alumina aims to help young people take positive steps towards recovery from self-harm. Sessions provide opportunities to:

• Talk about self-harm in a safe and supportive environment
• Learn new ways to cope with difficult feelings
• Build confidence and resilience
• Hear from other young people with similar experiences
• Explore practical tools and strategies for managing urges to self-harm

What Is Alumina?

Alumina is a free online 7-week programme for young people aged 10 to 17 across the UK. Sessions are led by trained counsellors and volunteer youth workers.

You don’t need a parent, carer or professional to sign you up, and sessions take place online through a chat-based format. Young people can take part from home using a phone, tablet or computer.

Who Is It For?

may be suitable if you:

• Are aged 10 to 17
• Live in the UK
• Self-harm or are worried about self-harm
• Would like support that doesn’t involve meeting face-to-face
• Want help to move towards a life free from self-harm

What Happens Next?

If you’re interested in joining, the team will start a conversation by email to help decide whether the programme is the right fit for you and answer any questions you have.

Ready to Find Support?

Taking the first step can feel difficult, but support is available.

If self-harm is affecting your life, Alumina offers a safe, welcoming space where you can explore what might help next.