Crisis and helplines

If you are struggling to cope with how you are feeling and need to speak to someone, here is a list of services that you can access right now.

If you are in a mental health crisis and need immediate support, you can call your GP or, if they are closed, call NHS 24 on 111.

Otherwise, there are a variety of mental health and wellbeing services available to people who live in Edinburgh, which will provide support for people with various conditions including depression, anxiety, distress, and feelings of panic.

Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland. Open up when you're feeling down. Sometimes our thoughts and feelings can overwhelm us. It helps to get some Breathing Space. Pick up the phone - we're here to listen.

24-hour non-medical crisis centre for people in, or approaching, suicidal crisis. The charity also offers support to those bereaved by suicide.

The Mix provides free, confidential support for young people aged 11-25. via online, social and mobile. This Mix isn't just about young people and mental health, we also provide support for relationship issues, working life, school life, housing, depression and any other issues all year round.

Links to resources for treatment of drug and alcohol dependency.