MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINES

Mental Health Hotlines in Scotland

Find mental health, crisis and emotional support helplines available in Scotland, including phone, text and online options.

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AMIS Helpline

Abuse & domestic violence

AMIS Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information by phone and email. We offer support to...

Scotland · Nationwide
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Beat Eating Disorders

Eating & body image

Beat’s helpline is a free, confidential support service for anyone affected by eating disorders. Staffed by trained advisors...

Scotland · Nationwide
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Breathing Space Scotland

AnxietyDepressionLoneliness

Breathing Space Scotland is a free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16...

Scotland · Nationwide
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Children First Support Line

Abuse & domestic violenceParentingSupporting others

Today’s generation are facing unprecedented challenges. From mental health, money worries and online harm, to struggles at...

Scotland · Nationwide
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Cruse Scotland Helpline

Grief & loss

Cruse Scotland Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support over the phone. We support everyone in Scotland...

Scotland · Nationwide
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Drinkline Scotland

Substance use

Drinkline is the national alcohol helpline. If you're worried about your own or someone else's drinking, you can call this free...

Scotland · Nationwide
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Fife Women's Aid Helpline

Abuse & domestic violence

Fife Women’s Aid provides a telephone support service during weekdays between 9am and 5pm, and an out-of-hours service from 6pm...

Scotland
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Know The Score

Substance use

If you’re concerned about yourself, or a family member, friend or colleague, WithYou's webchat offers free, confidential,...

Scotland · Nationwide
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LGBT+ Helpline Scotland

Gender & sexual identity

We provide emotional support and information to the entire diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)...

Scotland · Nationwide
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Lone Parent Helpline

FamilyLonelinessParenting

Lone Parent Helpline offers free, compassionate and confidential support over a range of digital platforms, including phone,...

Scotland · Nationwide
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Victim Support Scotland

Abuse & domestic violenceSexual abuseSupporting others

Victim Support Scotland offers support for people impacted by any type of crime, even if you haven't reported it to the police....

Scotland · Nationwide
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Waverley Care

Physical illness

Waverley Care is Scotland’s leading charity providing care and support to people living with HIV or Hepatitis C. Our mission is...

Scotland
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