Edinburgh Crisis Centre: Providing Emotional Support for People in Mental Health Crisis: 0808 801 0414, textphone: 0797 442 9075

 

Samaritans: Available 24 hours a day - confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts 0131 221 9999 or 08457 90 90 90

 

Saneline: every day of year from 1 pm – 11 pm – support & information for anyone coping with or caring for someone with mental health issues – 0845 767 8000 

 

Breathing Space: every day of year from 6 pm – 2 am. A service aimed mainly at young men and other individuals experiencing low mood or depression – 0800 83 85 87

 

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 027 1234

 

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

 

Shakti Women's Aid (support for black and minority ethnic women suffering abuse): 0131 475 2399

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Edinburgh Women's Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre: 0131 556 9437

 

Men's Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner, ex-partner or from other family members: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm on freephone - 0808 801 0327

 

Victim Support Helpline: provides victims with free and confidential emotional and practical assistance and information about the criminal justice system - 0845 603 9213

 

The Scottish Helpline for Older People: offers free, independant confidential telephone helpline for older people over 50 and their carers, families and professional advisors living in Scotland - 0845 125 9732

 

National Deaf Children's Society Scotland: helpline 0808 800 8880 (voice and text); Edinburgh: 01337 831532

 

Other ways to get help:

Contact your doctor Mental Health Assessment Service (for people experiencing a mental health crisis): 24/7 service at Royal Edinburgh Hospital and 5 pm – 8 am Mon to Thur, 5 pm – 8 am Fri to Mon at the Royal Infirmary  0131 537 6000

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Social Work Emergency Service – 0800 731 6969