Crisis & Emergency Support (Scotland)

“If you feel overwhelmed or in crisis and cannot access therapy, you are not alone. There are people available 24/7 who can listen and support you. You can call 116 123 (Samaritans), text SHOUT to 85258, or call 111 and ask for the Mental Health Hub. If you are in immediate danger, please call 999 or go to A&E.”

Immediate Danger

Call 999

If you or someone else is in immediate danger or at risk of harm.

24/7 Emotional Support

Samaritans

Call: 116 123 (free, 24/7)

Email: jo@samaritans.org

For anyone feeling distressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal

NHS 24 Mental Health Hub

Call: 111 (24/7)

Ask for the Mental Health Hub

For urgent mental health support and guidance

Text & Online Support

Shout

Text: SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)

Free, confidential text support for anyone in crisis

Breathing Space

Call: 0800 83 85 87

Weekdays: 6pm – 2am

Weekends: 24 hours

Also offers webchat

Local & Ongoing Support

Contact your GP for urgent appointments

Local Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)

A&E (Accident & Emergency) if you need immediate help

Gentle Reminder for Clients

Reaching out is a sign of strength

You don’t have to manage this alone

Support is available even outside therapy