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 or
  Breathing 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)