Harmless has really helped me to express how I'm feeling… I’m able to talk about my own feelings with someone who understands me.
You can make a referral into the service click here
Alternatively, please get in touch using the details below.
Email: info@harmless.org.uk
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire & Bassetlaw
Tel: 0115 880 0280
Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland
Tel: 0116 309 0171
What You Can Expect From Us
Who Is It For?
Individuals in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who are presenting with self harm or thoughts of suicide (but not in suicide crisis). Includes parents / carers of individuals at risk.
What Does It Do?
Offers comprehensive, personalised support through assessment, safety planning, therapeutic interventions (such as stabilisation and / or psychotherapy), and practical support to address wider determinants of mental health.
Where Does It Operate?
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
How To Access It
What To Expect
Bio-psychosocial assessment within 5 days, intervention within 20 working days. Up to 12 sessions provided for stabilisation; following this, reviewed for suitability for up to 12 sessions of psychotherapy.
Evidence Base
The NICE Guidelines recommend CBT-informed psychological interventions, which our stabilisation and psychotherapy approaches align with.
Confidentiality
Anything you tell us will always be treated in the strictest confidence, unless we have concerns about the immediate safety of yourself or someone else, if you tell us that a child or vulnerable adult is being harmed, or if you inform us of a terror threat. In these instances, we may need to involve other people and / or services. If this becomes necessary, we will always try to talk to you about this first.
Exclusions
We will not be able to offer support if…
- You are not presenting with thoughts of self harm or suicide.
- You are already engaged in mental health support or therapy addressing your self harm or thoughts of suicide.
- You are presenting in a suicide crisis.
- You are unable to abstain from alcohol or substances during sessions.
- You have a history of violence (assessed on a case-by-case basis).
Harmless has really helped me to express how I'm feeling… I’m able to talk about my own feelings with someone who understands me.
You can make a referral into the service click here
Alternatively, please get in touch using the details below.
Email: info@harmless.org.uk
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire & Bassetlaw
Tel: 0115 880 0280
Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland
Tel: 0116 309 0171