Samaritans

Samaritans run a free, confidential 24-hour phoneline. They offer a safe space to talk any time, in your own way, about your worries, troubles, or whatever’s getting to you.

Call 116 123 anytime or email jo@samaritans.org.

NHS 24

If you are ill, or you need help with mental health distress, and feel it can’t wait until your GP re-opens, you can call NHS 24 on 111.

If you or someone is seriously ill, seriously injured or their life is at risk, call 999 for an emergency ambulance.

Breathing Space

Breathing Space is a free, confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland who is feeling low, stressed or anxious.

Call 0800 83 85 87

Opening times:

Monday to Thursday: 6pm to 2am.

Friday to Monday: 6pm to 6am.

Shout 24/7

Text 85258 any time day or night.

Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, their trained volunteers are available to help.

If your life is at imminent risk, please call 999 for immediate help.