Get Immediate Help
You don't have to
get through this alone.
If you are struggling right now, or thinking about suicide, help is available and you deserve it. Reach out to one of the services below. They are free, confidential, and there to listen.
Someone to talk to, 24/7
Samaritans
116 123
Free to call, day or night, whatever you are going through. You don't have to be suicidal to call. The number is free and won't appear on your phone bill. You can also email jo@samaritans.org.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
NHS 24: Mental Health
111
Anyone in Scotland can phone 111 and choose the mental health option. You'll speak to an NHS mental health adviser who can offer support and point you to the right local services.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
PAPYRUS HOPELINE247
0800 068 4141
Confidential suicide prevention support for anyone under 35 having thoughts of suicide, and for anyone worried about a young person. You can also text 88247 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org.
24 hours a day, every day of the year
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258
A free, confidential, 24/7 text support service if you would rather not speak on the phone. Text from anywhere in the UK whenever you are struggling to cope.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Childline
0800 11 11
If you are under 19 you can talk to Childline about anything, big or small. Free, confidential, and you don't have to give your name. Phone, chat online or email at childline.org.uk.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
If life is in danger right now
Call 999
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or you have seriously harmed yourself, call 999 for emergency services, or go straight to your nearest A&E department.
Scotland evening & weekend
Breathing Space
0800 83 85 87
A free, confidential phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over 16 feeling low, anxious or depressed. Webchat at breathingspace.scot.
Weekdays 6pm to 2am · Weekends 24 hours (Fri 6pm to Mon 6am)
Help online
NHS inform: Surviving Suicidal Thoughts →
An NHS resource with real stories from people in Scotland who have lived through suicidal thoughts, plus practical advice and how to find urgent help.
Suicide Prevention Scotland →
A directory of local support services across Scotland that you can reach out to when you feel ready, wherever you are.
Whatever you are feeling right now, it can change. Reaching out is not a weakness, it is one of the bravest things a person can do. Please make the call.
I'm a mental health trainer, and this page is here to point you towards people who can help. The organisations listed are independent and run their own services, so I can't speak for them, but I trust them and I'm glad they exist. If you're in immediate danger, please call 999. Whoever you reach out to, reaching out is the right move.