Need help now
If you are struggling to cope with how you are feeling and need to speak to someone, here is a list of services that you can access right now.
Police, Fire, Ambulance – 999
NHS 24 – 111
Social Care Direct – 0131 200 2324
Out of Hours Social Care Direct – 0800 731 6969
If someone needs urgent social care or you think an adult or child needs protection call Social Care Direct.
CALM
Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to Midnight)
CALM is the suicide prevention charity that provides life-saving services and practical mental health support to anyone who needs it.
Samaritans
Call: 116 123
Samaritans provides emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.
Breathing Space
Breathing Space is a free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
Call: 0800 83 85 87
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 6pm to 2am. Friday to Monday 6pm to 6am
For BSL: Breathing Space in BSL
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258
SHOUT is confidential, 24/7 text support service. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope.
If you are deaf and experiencing a crisis, text DEAF to 85258.
Edinburgh Crisis Centre
Call: 0808 801 0414
The Edinburgh Crisis Centre provides community based, emotional and practical support at times of crisis.
Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Call: 0800 027 1234
The Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline supports anyone with experience of domestic abuse or forced marriage.
AMIS
Call: 03300 949 395
AMIS is Scotland’s leading charity and helpline for male domestic abuse.
SignHealth
Text DEAF to 85258
The Deaf Health Charity has a crisis text service. Get information about Breathing Space in BSL, including how to contact the service if you feel low, depressed or anxious.
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