Mental health support in Scotland
Breathing Space is Scotland's line for low mood, depression or anxiety, open evenings and right through the weekend.
For urgent help at any time, call NHS 24 on 111. Samaritans, Shout and CALM cover Scotland too.
Who can help
Free and confidential. The cards show what's open right now, in UK time.
Samaritans
116 123For anyone struggling to cope. You don't need to be suicidal to call.
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258A trained volunteer texts back. No calls, no talking out loud.
Breathing Space (Scotland)
0800 83 85 87Free and confidential for anyone in Scotland over 16 feeling low, depressed or anxious. Textphone: 18001 0800 83 85 87.
NHS 24
111For urgent mental health help when it can't wait for your GP.
CALM
0800 58 58 58Campaign Against Living Miserably. For anyone over 18 affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Phone, webchat or WhatsApp.
Papyrus HopeLine 24/7
0300 102 2470Text HOPE to 88247For young people with thoughts of suicide, or anyone worried about one.
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Good to know
- Your GP is the usual route into local mental health services.
- If it's an emergency, call 999 or go to A&E.
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