Here is a list of numbers you can phone for support. It is a good idea to keep these numbers where you can find them when you need support or help.

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Services such as Breathing Space and the Samaritans offer a listening service. Social Work and the NHS are more appropriate if you need more than this.

• NHS24: 111

• Samaritans: 116 123

• Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87 operates Monday to Thursday 6pm - 2am, Friday to Monday 6pm - 6am

• Cruse Bereavement Care: 0845 600 2227

• Saneline: 0300 304 7000

• Beat (Formerly Eating Disorders Association) Helpline 0345 634 1414, Youth line 0345 634 7650

• LGBT Helpline Scotland: 0300 123 252 operates Tuesdays and Wednesdays (12-9pm), with extended phone support on Thursdays (12-6pm) and soon Sunday (12-6pm)

• National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0300 999 5428 or 0800 999 5428

• LGBT Youth Scotland: https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/

• Emergency Social Work Service: 0800 731 6969 (Out of Hours only)

• Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (24-hour service)

• Alzheimer Scotland 24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline: 0808 808 3000

• Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line: 0333 150 3456 operates Monday to Wednesday (9am - 8pm), Thursday and Friday (9am - 5pm), Saturday and Sunday (10am - 4pm)

• Ayrshire Out of Hours Service Freephone : 0800 328 7758

• Brothers in Arms: info@brothersinarmsscotland.co.uk

• Self Harm Network: For support, resources and information about self harm, use the Self Harm Network portal https://selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/   

• Racism and mental health | Mental Health Foundation - for support on racism and mental health

• Woodland View, Irvine - Mental Health Unscheduled Care Assessment Hub The hub provides 24-hour access to mental health assessment and interventions. The service is delivered by experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses within a therapeutic environment for a period of up to 72 hours, and will be able to accommodate up to five patients. Referral needed but should be accessible within NHS Ayrshire & Arran

• Hope Point, Dundee Wellbeing Support Freephone: 0800 955 0008 Text 01382 604 123 Facebook: @ HopePointDundee Hope Point is self-referral and free. You can call, text, or use our drop-in for face to face support 24/7. Drop-in: The Centre @SWR, 4 South Ward Road, Dundee, DD1 1PN

• The Neuk mental health crisis and suicide prevention centre, Perth Opening Hours: 7 days a week, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Phone : 01738718070 Email : support@theneuk.org Find Help at The Neuk: Crisis Support & Guidance The Neuk 18 St Pauls Square Perth PH1 5QW

• The Beacon – Community Wellbeing Centre in Angus Located at Kirk Square, Arbroath, The Beacon offers a safe and welcoming space for anyone aged 16 and over in Angus who is experiencing emotional distress, including family members and carers. We are open every day from 12 noon to 12 midnight, including weekends and public holidays. You can also get support from us over email, phone and social media: Email: TheBeacon@hillcrestfutures.org.uk Phone: 0800 135 7899 Text: 07418 632399 Facebook: @TheBeaconAngus Instagram: @TheBeaconAngus

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• Accessing the right mental health care from NHS 24

• Anyone can experience a mental health issue, at any point in their life. You do not have to deal with these problems alone.

• NHS inform

• At nhsinform.scot you will find information, guides, and video stories to help look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Breathing Space

• Support for people who are experiencing distress in their lives. You can contact Breathing Space on: 0800 83 85 87 or the webchat service at: breathingspace.scot

• 24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday to 6am Monday)

• 6pm to 2am on weekdays (Monday to Thursday)

• 16 years and over, living in Scotland.

• Living Life

• Assessment for a short series of telephone appointments with a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.

• Call 0800 328 9655 Monday- Friday: 9am to 9pm.

• 16 years and over, living in Scotland.

• GP Practice

• Your General Practice (GP) can offer talking therapies, local services, prescribe medicines or online courses. If needed, they can refer you to another professional.

• 111

• For urgent mental health support, phone 111, day or night. No age limit.

• 999 or A&E

• If a life is at risk, call 999 or go to A&E.

• If you are unsure what to do, find out at: nhsinform.scot/mental-health-support

• The 111 Mental Health Hub at NHS 24 provides help and care for those with urgent mental health needs.

• For urgent mental health support, phone 111, day or night.

• If you are feeling distress, despair, or suicidal, specially trained advisors or our mental health nurses can support you. There is no age limit.

• The Hub is a free and confidential service available 24 hours a day, for anyone in Scotland who needs urgent support for mental health concerns, including thoughts of self-harm and suicide. The Hub offers support and guidance to anyone worried about their own mental health or someone else’s.

• The Hub can refer callers to a range of services and resources, such as local NHS services, other support services, and self-help resources. Specialist staff assess callers’ mental health and offer suitable support. They will make referrals to emergency services if necessary.

• If you call 111 you will hear a message with options to help you get the right support. You can now listen to our automated messages in Arabic, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish, Romanian, Sorani, and Ukrainian.

• Living Life

• This telephone-based service from NHS 24 offers support using talking therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural therapy. After an assessment you could be placed on a waiting list to receive up to 6 sessions with a psychological practitioner or a therapist. It can take up to 6 weeks for initial assessment, then 12 weeks for treatment to begin.

• ·      Call 0800 328 9655 Monday - Friday: 9am to 9pm

• ·      16 years and over, living in Scotland

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• Breathing Space

• Breathing Space is a free confidential listening service run by NHS 24.

• Breathing Space provides vital phone and webchat support to people who are experiencing distress in their lives. Our guiding principle is that “you matter, we care”. You do not have to give a reason for calling.

• You might feel nervous about picking up the phone and unsure about what to expect. Our advisors appreciate this and will give you the time to talk and be listened to.

• If you are experiencing low mood, depression, or anxiety, contact Breathing Space on:

• ·      0800 83 85 87 or the webchat service at breathingspace.scot

• ·      24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday to 6am Monday)

• ·      6pm to 2am on weekdays (Monday to Thursday)

• ·      16 years and over, living in Scotland

• Experienced staff will listen, even when you don’t know what to say, and offer support when people feel overwhelmed or alone. Advisors may suggest other resources and organisations where appropriate. You do not need to give your name or personal information.

• breathingspace.scot

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• NHS Inform

• NHS 24’s online health and care information service.

• At www.nhsinform.scot you will find information and guides to support your mental health and wellbeing.

• In the Mind-to-Mind section of NHS inform you can watch video stories that share what others have found helpful.

• A range of digital guides have been developed that can help with anger or stress, trouble sleeping, or struggling with challenging situations

• Accessing our services in different ways

• If English is not your first or preferred language, you can use the free interpretation service, Language Line, for all our telephone services.

• To use Language Line, call your chosen service. Tell the call handler you need an interpreter and which language you prefer.

• If you use British Sign Language (BSL), you can use the free BSL interpreting video relay service Contact Scotland BSL.

• If you use a textphone you can contact NHS 24 on 18001 111 or by using the Relay UK app.

• If you are unsure what to do, find out at:

• nhsinform.scot/mental-health-support

• If a life is at risk call 999 or go to A&E

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