Service | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Samaritans | Free confidential 24/7 emotional support for anyone feeling overwhelmed, distressed, anxious, lonely, or struggling to cope. | 📞 116 123 🌐 Samaritans |
Shout | Free confidential 24/7 text support for anxiety, panic, emotional distress, self-harm thoughts, or crisis support. | 📱 Text SHOUT to 85258 🌐 Shout 85258 |
NHS 24 | 24/7 urgent physical and mental health advice and support when GP services are closed or unavailable. | 📞 111 🌐 NHS 24 Scotland |
Breathing Space | Confidential support for stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, and emotional wellbeing. | 📞 0800 83 85 87 🌐 Breathing Space Scotland |
Childline | Free confidential support for anyone under 19 about mental health, abuse, bullying, relationships, or safety concerns. | 📞 0800 1111 🌐 Childline |
Papyrus UK | Suicide prevention support for young people and anyone worried about them. | 📞 0800 068 4141 📱 Text 88247 🌐 PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 |
Rape Crisis Scotland | Support for anyone affected by sexual violence, abuse, or assault. | 📞 08088 01 03 02 🌐 Rape Crisis Scotland |
Victim Support Scotland | Emotional and practical support for people affected by crime, abuse, or trauma. | 📞 0800 160 1985 🌐 Victim Support Scotland |
Refuge | Support for women experiencing domestic abuse, coercive control, or unsafe relationships. | 📞 0808 2000 247 🌐 Refuge |
Respect | Support for male victims of domestic abuse and those concerned about their behaviour in relationships. | 📞 0808 801 0327 🌐 Respect UK |
The Mix | Support for under 25s around mental health, money, housing, identity, relationships, and wellbeing. | 📞 0808 808 4994 🌐 The Mix |
Galop | Support for LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing abuse, hate crime, or sexual violence. | 📞 0800 999 5428 🌐 Galop |
Cruse Bereavement Support | Bereavement and grief support following the loss of someone important. | 📞 0808 808 1677 🌐 Cruse Bereavement Support |
Emergency Services | Immediate emergency support if someone is at serious risk of harm or in danger. | 📞 999 |