Samaritans
To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone).
SANEline
If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10pm every day).
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day).
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you're affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.
Shout
If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (24 hours, 7 days a week), or text 07786 209 697.
Cruse Bereavement Support
You can call us for free on 0808 808 1677. (Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9.30am-5pm, Tuesday: 1pm – 8pm, Saturday – Sunday: Closed)
Switchboard
If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day) Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.
Rape Crisis Scotland
Get in touch any day between 5pm – midnight: Call: 08088 01 03 02, Text: 07537 410 027.
Womens Aid
If you feel scared of your partner or if you are worried about someone you know, get in touch with Scotland’s 24 hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline on 0800 027 1234.
Childline
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to us: by calling 0800 1111.
National Domestic Abuse
Are you experiencing domestic abuse? The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247.
Mens Advice Line
The Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse. Freephone 0808 8010327
You can also call the non-emergency NHS number by dialling 111 if you're feeling unwell.