Breathing space

Mental health helpline in Scotland. Phone 0800 83 85 87. Weekdays: Monday-Thursday 6pm to 2am Weekends: Friday 6pm-Monday 6am. WEBSITE

 

Shout

Free, 24/7 mental health text support in the UK  – Just text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 and a counsellor will get back to you.  All done via text and phone calls (giveusashout.org.)

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The samaritans

Phone 116 113. 365 days a year, 24 hr or email jo@samritans.org WEBSITE

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Cruse bereavement care 

Phone 0808 808 1677. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. WEBSITE

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Anxiety UK

Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition. Phone 03444 775774. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm.​ WEBSITE

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Alzheimer's society

Provides information on dementia. Phone 0300 222 1122. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and 10am to 4pm on weekends. WEBSITE

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Stop it now

Charity providing practical help to stop childhood sexual abuse and help people recover from it. Phone 0808 1000 900. WEBSITE

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NSPCC

Children's charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty. Phone 0800 1111 (childline for children, 24 hr) or 0808 800 5000 (for adults concerned about a child, 24 hr.) WEBSITE

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​Refuge

Advice on dealing with domestic violence. Phone 0808 2000 247, 24 hr. WEBSITE

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National domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline

For women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. Phone 0800 027 1234. 24 hr. WEBSITE

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Rehab recovery

Offers help and advice re addiction problems;  24/7; 0800 0886686 WEBSITE

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Rape crisis Scotland

Provides a national rape crisis helpline for anyone affected by sexual violence. Phone 0808 801 0302.18:00 - 00:00. WEBSITE