crisis support
Edinburgh Crisis Centre - 24 hour support for Edinburgh residents experiencing a mental health crisis. Call 0808 801 0414
NHS 24 - Mental health support outside GP opening hours. Call 111
Breathing Space - A confidential phone line for Scottish residents feeling anxious or depressed. Call 0800 838 587
Shout - Free confidential 24/7 text support service. Text 'Shout' to 85258
The Samaritans - 24 hour listening and support service. Call 116123
SPECIALIST SUPPORT
Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre - Support for survivors of sexual violence
Edinburgh and Lothian Council on Alcohol (ELCA) - Support for alcohol use
Intercultural Youth Scotland - Support for Black and People of Colour (BPoC) who are Scottish residents aged 12-25
LGBT Health and Wellbeing - for people who are LGBTQIA+
Saheliya - Free counselling service for BAME women and girls (aged 12+)