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+)