Are you struggling with your mental health? You are not alone. Every year 1 in 4 people in Scotland will experience mental ill health.
While it is often quite easy to notice when your physical health changes the symptoms of mental ill health can sometimes be overlooked – by ourselves and those around us.
If you’d like to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, there are many services that can help. Below is some of the out of hours mental health support available:
| Organisation | Service | Opening hours | Contact details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathing Space | Confidential helpline for anyone who feels overwhelmed and needs someone to listen. | Mon-Thurs 6pm-2am Fri-Mon 6pm-6am | Telephone: 0800 83 85 87 Website |
| NHS 24 | The NHS 24 Mental Health Hub is available 24/7 by calling 111 and selecting the Mental Health Option. | 24 hours a day | Telephone: 111 |
| Samaritans | Confidential 24 hour helpline by trained volunteers for anyone feeling overwhelmed. | 24 hours a day | Telephone: 116 123 Website |
| Saneline | Confidential helpline for emotional support or information for anyone with mental health concerns. | 4pm – 10pm 7 days a week | Telephone: 0300 304 7000 Website |
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