If you need urgent help right now
Please call your GP, dial 999, or go to your nearest A&E department. You do not have to face this alone — there is always someone ready to listen and help.
National Support Lines
Samaritans
Call free on 116 123 — available 24/7
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Note: email responses may not be immediate
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258
Free, confidential crisis text line — available 24/7
NHS 24 Mental Health
Call 111
Available 24/7 across Scotland
Local Support — Edinburgh & Scotland
Edinburgh Crisis Centre
Call 0808 801 0414
Text: 07974 429 075
Available 24/7
edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk
Breathing Space Scotland
Call 0800 83 85 87
Mon–Thu 6pm–2am · Fri 6pm – Mon 6am
breathingspace.scot
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