Mental health services Urgent help If you need urgent help Are you looking for help in a crisis? If it is an emergency do not hesitate to call 999 for an ambulance or police help. If you need someone to talk to, 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 24h at week-ends (Friday 6pm - Monday 6am) - All calls are confidential - 0800 83 85 87 If you cannot wait for your GP's surgery to open call NHS 24 by dialling 111 You can also call the police, your emergency social work team or emergency community mental health team. If you are concerned about your own wellbeing or about the vulnerability of someone you know you can contact your local social work department . Click on this link to access contact details of all Social Work departments in Scotland https://socialworkscotland.org/contact/ Are you or someone you know suicidal? If it is an emergency do not hesitate to call 999 If you need to talk to someone call Samaritans - on 116 123 - open 24/7 orBreathing Space – on 0800 838587 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 judgmental 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 (116 123), Breathing Space (0800-83-85-87) or 999 if in an emergency What to do in a crisis DO bring the person to a calm environment DO explain what you are doing and why DO speak calmly to avoid further distress 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 DO stay with the person and listen (if safe for you) DON'T give complex instructions DON'T make sudden moves DON'T try and talk a person out of their feelings - they are very real to them DON'T assume that everything a person says is the result of a delusion - it may be true (e.g. reporting an incident)