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Self Harm Charity

Submitted by counsellor Stephen Wilson

THE SILENT CRY – REGISTERED CHARITY 1132986

The Silent Cry was set up in 2008 in order to help people with depression and self harm issues.

It was found that after an initial visit to a GP with depression or self harm issues, patients were prescribed medication and, without an explanation or diagnosis, were left in a wilderness.

The aims of The Silent Cry are (along with other agencies) to help those people who really need the help - since receiving treatment/counselling often takes far too long, is too infrequent and is very expensive privately.

Once referrals are made, The Silent Cry aims to be there and offer services (often on the same day). Integration with GP surgeries will be made and - if manageable - an on-site practitioner or co-ordinator will be available for seeing those people who need it.

This is an opportunity to belong to the organisation that will change people’s lives, or even save them.

Our short term aims:

· To obtain local funding to provide free counselling sessions for sufferers
· Local knowledge and education
· Focus groups
· Raise awareness of the needs of those suffering
· Provide training in accordance with Project Horizon

Our long term goals:

· Create a network of help and support across the UK
· Become a recognised organisation
· Telephone support
· Schools and Prison integration