The Nina Project
Information for Caregivers
We are glad you found us, and know you don't want to be here!
We have both been there and completely understand the fear, worry, anxiety and questions that come with discovering your child or loved one is self-harming. Through our lived experiences and wanting to help walk with others through their journey, we invite you to take a moment for yourself, take a few deep breaths and trust that everything will be okay.
You are okay. Your child or loved one will be okay. You have come to the right place to find options for what to do next.
Beside you,
Gail and Karen
Resources
1 / Canadian Mental Health Institute, Ontario
Here is a link to a webpage from CMHA Ontario that goes into the reasoning and causes for why someone your loved one might self-harm, as well as tips for helping and a full list of resources to reach out to.
2 / Handel Behavioural Health
This article also delves into reasons why people might self-harm, as well as a very helpful list of ways to offer support.
3 / Canadian Mental Health Institute, Alberta
The Alberta division of CMHA has this resource which specifically tackles youth self-harm and offers a comprehensive insight into it.