Alumina is a ground-breaking online support programme for young people who are struggling with self-harming behaviour. Live sessions, through a web browser connect young people with trained youth workers over seven weeks. It helps young people reduce their harming behaviour and find alternative ways of coping.
- Open to young people aged 11-17
- Online is comfortable context for young people to engage
- Sign up is free, quick & Run by trained youth worker
- Clear safeguarding policy and procedures
Service access criteria:
Young Person aged 11-17 years old considering & seeking recovery from self-harm
Categories:
Advice for young people
Mental health support
Preventative services for children and young people
Mental health
Youth support
Additional needs catered for:
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Takes place in the client’s home
Waiting list (weeks):
10
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Who can refer:
Self referrals only