Mental health services Urgent help Help in a crisis Are you looking for help in a crisis? If you need an ambulance call 999 The Samaritans helpline is 116 123 and is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Calls can be made anytime, from any phone. All calls are confidential. The Breathing Space helpline is open Weekdays: Monday-Thursday 6pm to 2am and Weekends: Friday 6pm-Monday 6am - All calls are confidential - 0800 83 85 87 If your GP is not available, you can call NHS 24 by dialling 111 You can also call the police, your emergency social work team or emergency community mental health team. Are you or someone you know suicidal? If you, or someone you know is suicidal: Talk openly about suicide and don't avoid the issue. Listen to your friend or relative's feelings Express your own feelings Ask for help Do not be judgemental Alternatives are available, talk about those Do not promise confidentiality, you may need to call for urgent help Remove any means the person has to complete or attempt suicide Get assistance Call the Samaritans (08457-90-90-90), Breathing Space (0800-83-85-87) or 999 if in an emergency You can find more guidance here: https://www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk/suicide What to do in a crisis DO bring the person to a calm environment DON'T give complex instructions DO explain what you are doing and why DO speak calmly to avoid excitement DON'T make sudden movements DO remember that people may recall what has happened when they are well even though they appear to be out of touch with reality at the time of the incident DON'T try and talk a person out of their feelings - they are very real to them DO stay with the person and listen (as long as it is safe for you) DON'T assume that everything a person says is the result of a delusion