When I first came to Harmless, I was at a real low point in my life. I was unsure about attending, but Harmless made me feel at ease and that it was OK to open up. I felt safe – it basically saved my life
Our History
Harmless was founded in 2007 by Caroline and Amy, both of whom had their own lived experiences of self harm.
From these humble beginnings, the organisation has grown into a thriving service staffed by an experienced and specialist team.
During 2012, Harmless established The Tomorrow Project in response to a number of deaths by suicide in and around the community of East Leake. The project grew directly from the needs of the community and now provides suicide crisis and suicide bereavement support to those in distress.
Harmless has earned positions on many groups of influence and currently hold an elected position to the NICE committee on self harm and The National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group to Government. Working closely with academics and policy makers, we believe that we have a responsibility to drive policy change and service delivery across the UK. With passion, commitment and expertise, we work to bring about a safer future for the people that we help and to represent their voices.
Since its establishment, Harmless and its projects have been recognised with over twenty commendations and awards, including the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the East Midlands Community Impact Award and The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Award for the East Midlands.
Mission Statement
We shall provide support, information, training, and consultancy to communities about self harm, suicide prevention and postvention to promote health and recovery, reduce isolation and distress, and increase awareness and competence in delivering interventions.
Vision
To be the leading service provider in the field of self harm, by providing ease of access to service for people who self harm, their friends, families and professionals. In doing so we shall reduce the rate and severity of self harm in the UK, and promote health, hope and recovery of people who are in psychological distress and do, or are at risk of self harm.
When I first came to Harmless, I was at a real low point in my life. I was unsure about attending, but Harmless made me feel at ease and that it was OK to open up. I felt safe – it basically saved my life