distrACT App
App providing private support and coping strategies for self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
You are incredibly brave for looking for ways to stay safe, and this tool is here to help you through the hardest moments.
About this service
distrACT App provides immediate distraction techniques, safety planning, and clear directions to emergency support services for people across England. It is there for people aged 17+ who self-harm or experience suicidal thoughts. There is no charge for using it. You can contact them yourself, so you do not need to be referred by anyone else. Opening times are available 24/7. Whatever you are feeling, you do not have to make sense of it alone. You do not need to be at breaking point to deserve support, and reaching out early is a sensible step.
How they can help you
They provide immediate distraction techniques, safety planning, and clear directions to emergency support services.
What to expect
A simple, clear menu with options for 'Emergency Help', 'Coping Techniques', and 'Understanding Self-Harm'.
What to bring
A smartphone to download the app from the App Store or Google Play.
Who it's for
People aged 17+ who self-harm or experience suicidal thoughts.
Eligibility
Aged 17 and over.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Aged 17 and over.
- Opening hours
- Available 24/7
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
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Cost
Free
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Report a problem with this listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report goes into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free