Local and National health resources

Your mental health matters.  Whether you're feeling stressed, low, or overwhelmed, support is available whether in Edinburgh, across Scotland, or beyond.  Reaching out is the first step and a sign of strength. There are people ready to listen and help.

If you are in crisis and need urgent support, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department.

You can also reach out to:

• Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or email jo@samaritans.org
• Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential support 24/7
• NHS 24 Mental Health Hub – Call 111 (available 24/7 across Scotland)

• Edinburgh Crisis Centre – Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support for anyone in Edinburgh. Call 0808 801 0414 or text 07974 429 075. edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk
• Health in Mind – Mental health information, courses, and peer support in Edinburgh and the Lothians. health-in-mind.org.uk
• Breathing Space Scotland – Free, confidential phone and webchat support for anyone feeling low, anxious, or stressed. Call 0800 83 85 87 (6pm–2am weekdays, 24 hours weekends). breathingspace.scot
• Penumbra Mental Health – Services across Scotland, including crisis and peer support. penumbra.org.uk

• Your GP can provide advice, treatment, and referrals to mental health specialists.
• NHS Lothian Mental Health Services Find out about local NHS services via nhslothian.scot
• NHS Inform  Scotland’s national health information service with mental health self-help guides. nhsinform.scot

• SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) Scotland-wide support, information, and advocacy. samh.org.uk
• See Me Scotland  Anti-stigma mental health campaign, resources for individuals and workplaces. seemescotland.org
• Support in Mind Scotland  Services for people affected by mental illness and their families. supportinmindscotland.org.uk
• YoungMinds Support for children, young people, and parents. youngminds.org.uk
• LGBT Health & Wellbeing (Edinburgh & Glasgow) Support services for LGBTQ+ people in Scotland. lgbthealth.org.uk
• Combat Stress Scotland  Veteran mental health support: 0800 138 1619 combatstress.org.uk