Links and useful organisations

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The people behind Look OK...Feel Crap? Information service 0808 802 2020 (2pm - 4pm Wednesday) This number is free even from mobiles too. Action on Depression website   ask@lookokfeelcrap.org.

  1. Breathing Space Helpline for anyone feeling depressed or down 0800 83 85 87 (open 6pm – 2am in the week and all weekend from 6pm Friday - 6am Monday) 
  2. Saneline 0845 767 8000 SANEmail:sanemail@sane.org.uk 
  3. Samaritans 08457 90 90 90. Open 24 hours a day and your call will be answered by a trained advisor. You can also email them at jo@samaritans.org, www.samaritans.org 
  4. Childline Free helpline for children and young people up to age 19. You can call to talk about any problem 0800 1111. 
  5. HOPELineUK 08000 68 41 41 - Open every day Practical advice and information by qualified professionals for anyone worried about a young person, or young people who feel suicidal.
  6. Get Connected 0800 808 4994 open 1pm – 11pm, email them via their website or get help via web chat every evening from 4.30pm – 10.30pm. For people under 25.
  7. Muslim Youth Helpline Free and confidential counselling for young Muslims by young Muslims 0808 808 2008 email help@myh.org.uk
  8. Supportline A telephone helpline offering confidential emotional support to any individual, children, young adults and adults 01708 765200.
  1. Edinburgh Crisis Centre 24/7 Providing emotional and practical support to residents of Edinburgh over the age of 18 who are experiencing distress. 0808 801 0414 Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
  2. Borderline Free and confidential out of hours support and information line for people with any mental health problem and their families and friends living in the Borders 0800 027 4466 7-10 pm every evening.
  3. Copeline Offers support to people who are anxious, distressed or having emotional problems in Ayrshire 0800 056 8181 7pm – 11pm Mon – Fri; 11am – 11pm Sat and Sun
  4. FIRST Crisis Service Support for anyone in Renfrewshire who is experiencing a crisis in their mental health. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year 9am - 10pm Monday – Friday and 10am – 5.30pm on weekends. Phone 0141 848 9090 or freephone (from landlines) 0500 829 093.
  1. Penumbra Has projects for young people in the Borders, Fife, and West Lothian and self-harm initiatives in Edinburgh, West Lothian, Aberdeen, Fife, Borders and North Ayrshire.
  2. YoungMinds Information and advice for anyone concerned about the mental health of a young person up to the age of 25. 48-50 St John Street, London EC1M 4DG Tel: 020 7336 8445 Email: enquiries@youngminds.org.uk
  3. North Glasgow Youth Stress Centre Provides services for 11-18 year olds in North Glasgow. The film on their website 'a young persons guide to stress and emotional management' is well worth a watch for everyone.
  4. Depression in Teenagers Information to help you recognise the symptoms of depression and combat them
  5. Stress and Anxiety in Teenagers Information, coping strategies and personal stories
  6. Youth Space Help and advice on depression and other mental health problems with short films and info
  1. Students Against Depression Website with information for students about depression and how to tackle it
  2. Skill Information for students with any disability including mental health issues. Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY Open Monday to Thursday 1.30 -4.30pm Freephone (from landlines) 0800 328 5050 Tel: 0131 475 2348 E-mail: admin@skillscotland.org.uk
  3. Supporting Student Mental Health and Wellbeing For staff at colleges and universities
  4. Enquire Everything you need to know about getting support at school 
  1. Young Scot Information for young people aged 12 – 26 InfoLine: 0808 801 0338 Email: info@youngscot.org  
  2. Young Scot Extra Information on health and life for young Scots who have left school to age 26
  3. The Site "Your guide to the real world" - info about health and wellbeing and much more for 16 - 25 year olds. You can also ask a question and discuss things in their forums. 
  4. Teenage Health Freak Health information for teenagers 

  1. Anxiety UK Provide access to reduced cost therapy for people with a range of anxiety disorders. Their website contains information about anxiety disorders, treatments advice and support. They also run a national helpline (08444 775 774), staffed by people with experience of anxiety.

  1. Young People and Self Harm Support for young people who self harm and their friends and family from The Site 
  2. First Signs A variety of helpful resources, support and training to anyone affected by self-injury; including people who self-injure, friends and family, and healthcare workers.

See our page on self-harm for more resources.

  1. Beat Support for people with eating disorders Helpline 0845 634 1414, help@b-eat.co.uk Youthline: 0845 634 7650 fyp@b-eat.co.uk 
  1. Anti-Bullying Network Information about bullying in Scotland for young people, parents and teachers. Also provides a telephone information line for adults working in Scottish schools.
  2. Bullying UK Information on bullying for young people, parents and schools. Includes good information on cyber-bullying. 
  1. Alcohol Focus Scotland Information on sensible drinking and dealing with drink problems
  2. Know the Score Free confidential information on drugs 0800 587 5879
  3. Talk to Frank Information about drugs (including alcohol)

“I have called a helpline about 3 times now over the past 9 months. I knew I was feeling very stressed and had a lot of anxiety about my future and feared that the only way out may be suicide. Within a minute or so of talking I was in floods of tears. I didn’t realise how upset I was until I started to cry. I have always felt really self-conscious and I don’t know if I would have cried if I was getting help face-to-face. Crying really helped release some of the stress I was under.”