CHERISH is a website that has been developed alongside individuals with direct experiences of providing support to another individual for self-harm. For many, this can be an overwhelming experience, with people often feeling isolated and lonely during their journey as a supporter.

This website aims to share helpful information and experiences of others in order to allow you to feel more supported during this time. Many participants told us about the difficulty of finding information and also the lack of resources aimed specifically at those providing support. CHERISH aims to bridge this gap by creating a safe space for individuals to explore their feelings and emotions, as well as bringing together helpful information onto one platform. This site is not a therapeutic website, and therefore is not endorsing any specific types of therapy. Development of CHERISH has been possible thanks to a grant award from the Sir Halley Stewart Trust. 

We realise that everyone has different experiences and backgrounds, and that you may be feeling a variety of different emotions at this time. Please do explore our website and we hope that you will find what you are looking for!