Urgent Help
Space to Tame does is not a crisis service, If you need urgent help or support for yourself or someone close to you, please contact:
Edinburgh Crisis Centre – 0808 801 0414 (text: 07974 429075)
Samaritans – 116 123 – (or 0131 221 9999) – 24 hours a day, every day of the year
SANEline – 0300 304 7000 – every day of year from 1 pm – 11 pm – support & information for anyone coping with or caring for someone with mental health issues.
Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87 – every day of the year from 6 pm – 2 am – A service originally aimed mainly at young men, but now for anyone experiencing low mood or depression.
Hopeline UK – 0800 068 4141 – Support for anyone aged under 35 years old and experiencing thoughts of suicide or anyone concerned that a young person may be experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Sexual Assault Self-Referral Service – 0800 148 88 88 – 24/7 service from NHS Scotland which can help to arrange care for you in the days following a rape or sexual assault.
Alternatively
Contact your doctor or their out-of-hours service
Mental Health Assessment Service (for people experiencing a mental health crisis): phone 0131 286 8137 – 24/7 service at Royal Edinburgh Hospital. And 5 pm – 8 am Mon to Thur, 5 pm – 8 am Fri to Mon at the Royal Infirmary: 0131 537 6000
Social Care Direct – 0131 200 2324, or evenings and weekends, call Social Work Emergency Service – 0800 731 6969
Find out more
For someone thinking about suicide, see the SAMH guidance for helpful information
Other SAMH publications can help with understanding and supporting a wide range of mental health issues, including Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Bipolar Disorders, Depression, Personality Disorders, Psychosis, Self-harm, and Student life
The Scottish Association for Mental Health – www.samh.org.uk