Helplines

Helplines available according to NHS website are:

Websites

Breathing Space

Confidential support and advice for anyone experiencing low mood, anxiety or emotional distress in Scotland.

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Suicide Prevention

Information and support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts and for those supporting someone else.

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Steps for Stress

Practical advice and self-help resources for managing stress.

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Cool2Talk

Anonymous health information and local services for young people in Tayside.

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Helplines

Breathing Space

Free confidential support for anyone experiencing low mood, depression, or anxiety.

Phone: 0800 83 85 87

Weekdays: Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 2am

Weekend: Friday 6pm until Monday 6am

Samaritans

24-hour emotional support helpline.

Phone: 116 123

NHS 24

Urgent healthcare advice and support.

Phone: 111 (free)

Combat Stress

Support for veterans’ mental health.

Phone: 0800 138 1619

Text: 07537 404719 (24/7)

Childline

Support and advice for children and young people.

Phone: 0800 1111 or 0808 800 5000 (24/7)

Families Outside

Support for families affected by imprisonment.

Phone: 0800 254 0088

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Cruse Bereavement Support

Bereavement support and counselling.

Phone: 0808 808 1677

NHS Living Life Telephone Support

National telephone service based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for people aged 16+ suffering low mood, mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety. NHS Living Life can be accessed either through GP referral or by phoning the number below directly on freephone.

Phone: 0800 328 9655

Monday to Friday, 1pm to 9pm.