NHS 24 Mental Health Hub

If you need urgent support for your mental or emotional health, you can call the NHS24 Mental Health Hub on 111. The service is open 24 hours every day for anyone in Scotland.

Breathing Space

We are a free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over 16. If you’re experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety, we provide a safe and supportive space, listening, offering advice and providing information.

Samaritans

If you are going through a difficult time, you can get in touch with Samaritans. We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.

SAMH

As Scotland’s Mental Health charity, we offer a range of services across Scotland and have a hub with guidance for looking after your mental wellbeing as the coronavirus developments continue.

United to Prevent Suicide

United to Prevent Suicide offers support to help prevent suicide. United to Prevent Suicide is not just a name or a logo. It’s a movement.

Support in Mind Scotland

We believe anyone affected by mental health issues deserves compassionate and expert support and we've compiled some guidance to help people through this difficult time.

Penumbra

We’re one of Scotland’s largest mental health charities. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious about the current situation, we have some good tips on keeping well, and free resources on maintaining good mental health.

See Me

We’re Scotland’s programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination. We’re creating a social movement, where people can come together to tackle stigma and discrimination, enabling people who are struggling with their mental health to live fulfilled lives.

Mental welfare

We protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related condition. Our five main areas of work are visiting people, monitoring the Acts, information and advice, investigations and influencing and challenging.

Mental Health foundation

We work to prevent mental health problems, so that people and communities across Scotland and the UK can thrive. Find out more and get tips on looking after your mental health in the pandemic.

NHS Inform

During the pandemic, it's important to have the right information. There are a number of useful, reliable sources available on NHS Inform to help you stay calm and relaxed.

Young Scot

We’re the National Youth Information Agency for young people in Scotland. Learn about what you can do if you are feeling anxious and worried, and how you can support others in your community.

Parent Club

Parent Club has a whole host of mental advice tips and advice to help parents and children during the coronavirus outbreak.

VOX (Voice of Experience)

VOX are Scotland’s national voice on mental health, making sure Scotland’s laws and mental health services reflect service user needs and interests. We’re run by service users, for service users.

Scottish Recovery Network

Visit our website for more information about mental health recovery, to hear people’s stories and find resources which can help you think about recovery and wellbeing.

Mind Yer Time

A website by children and young people in Scotland, for children and young people in Scotland. Get information, tips, resources and ideas on how to use screens and social media in healthy ways.

The Spark

The Spark’s free Relationship Helpline is for anyone experiencing relationship problems. If you are 16 or over freephone 0808 802 2088 for emotional support and access to free counselling, Monday to Friday.

Suppport for LGBT People

If you are LGBTQ+ and the current situation is affecting you, we are here to offer a friendly listening ear. Call, email or livechat with us.

Quit Your Way

Giving up smoking is not something you have to do on your own. Quit Your Way Scotland is free and we're here to help when you're ready.

We Are With You

If you are worried about your drinking or someone else’s drinking then call our free and confidential helpline on 0800 731 4314

Weekdays from 9am to 9pm.
Weekends from 10am to 4pm.
Webchat also available.

Count 14

It's recommended that you don't drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week. Visit count14.scot for more information about the risks and tips on cutting back.

Ready Scotland - helping in your community

For advice on helping in your community and where to find additional suppport visit Ready Scotland.

Rape Crisis Scotland

The Rape Crisis Scotland National Helpline provides support for anyone in Scotland affected by sexual violence at any time in their lives.

Maternal Mental Health Scotland

We bring together lived and professional experience of perinatal and infant mental health into one voice. We use this to educate the public, health professionals and policy makers and campaign for change.

Age Scotland

With Age Scotland, you are not alone. We’re here to listen, provide friendship, information and advice. Because words matter. Our friendship line is part of our wider helpline and is open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Call us for free on 0800 12 44 222.

Childline

Childline provide online information and resources 24/7 as well as live counselling services (speak to a Childline counsellor online or on the phone) between 9am - Midnight.

Paths for all

We want to get Scotland walking. Everyone. Everyday. Everywhere.

Scottish Autism

Here at Scottish Autism, we know these are worrying and challenging times for everyone. That’s why our Autism Support Team are here for you, 7 days a week, 8am-8pm to offer advice and guidance when you need it most.

Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

Our confidential helpline is here to support anyone with experience of domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them.

In Control Scotland

We promote improved practice in self-directed support and run a variety of online forums and webinars providing advice and/or support.

Living Life

We are an appointment-based phone service for people in Scotland feeling low, stressed or anxious. We help you to understand your mood difficulties through a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach.

CAS

If you’re worried about paying for things like rent or energy bills due to coronavirus, the Citizen’s Advice network in Scotland can help.

Aliss

ALISS helps people find and share information about local groups, services and activities that can support health and wellbeing.

Solihull Online

Solihull Online is a resource for parents and carers from the antenatal period to 19 years focussed on developing nurturing and supportive relationships. Parents in Scotland can enter the code “tartan” for free access.

Beat

Beat is the UK's eating disorder charity. We provide free advice and support 365 days a year, giving you a place to feel listened to, supported and empowered.

Alzheimer Scotland

We're Scotland's leading dementia charity, making sure nobody faces dementia alone. We know this is a worrying time, and we're here for you with information and support. Call our 24 hour Freephone Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 3000 or visit our online hub for information during coronavirus.

Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution

The Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution’s award-winning digital resources and free training and events improve understanding of conflict and emotional needs, to transform relationships and lives.

Healthy Working Lives

We help employers, employees and our partners to create and maintain a healthy, safe and productive workforce and workplace.

Parent Club - Food & Eating

Everybody has been affected by coronavirus and it’s been tough on parents. We have advice and links to practical things you can do to help you and your family, from looking after your mental wellbeing to planning mealtimes.

Diabetes UK

We are Diabetes UK. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Find out your risk of Type 2 diabetes using our calculator tool. It only takes a few minutes, and it could be the most important thing you do today…

My Diabetes My Way

This website is for people with diabetes, and their families and friends, to help them find diabetes information and resources. All the information has been checked, so you can be sure that everything is reliable and accurate.

Weight Management Programme

NHS inform’s 12-week weight management programme has been designed for adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or above, who want to be a healthier weight.

Scottish Families affected by Alchol & Drugs

We’re a national charity that supports anyone concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland. We give information and advice to many people and help them with confidence, communication, general wellbeing, and we link them into local support. 

Veteran’s First Point

Veteran’s First Point offers a one-stop-shop pathway for Veterans and their families to access services and treatment, no matter their need.

0131 220 9920

Combat Stress

Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for Veteran’s Mental Health, providing specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict.

0800 138 1619