Availability : Edinburgh Wide
Provided by: Penumbra
Who is this for?
- People aged 16 years old and over and experiencing a mental health crisis
Description
The Edinburgh Crisis Centre is open 24 hours a day 365 days of the year and provides community-based, emotional and practical support at times of mental health crisis through a freephone helpline, support email or video call. From this contact, you can also arrange a video call (Zoom) or face-to-face appointment with one of the team members (usually these will be arranged on the same day). At the appointment, the option for further support and rest in the centre can be discussed.
How do I access this?
- Self referral
Is there a cost?
Free
Location information
- Public parking available
- Wheelchair access
Opening times
Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Contact Details
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Downloads
Edinburgh Crisis Centre leaflet
(1.15 MB pdf)
Edinburgh Crisis Centre - carers leaflet
(500.72 KB pdf)