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If you’re finding things tough right now, help is available 24/7. You don’t have to face this alone – speak to someone today.
If you are in danger or immediate risk, ring 999
For non-emergency medical assistance, call NHS 24 on 111
Veterans support services
Combat Stress
24/7 mental health support for veterans.
- Call: 0800 138 1619
- Text: 07537 173 683
- Opening hours: 24 hours a day
- Email: helpline@combatstress.org.uk
- Website: www.combatstress.org.uk
SSAFA Forcesline
Welfare and emotional support for serving and ex-forces personnel and their families.
- Call: 0800 260 6780
- Opening hours:
- Monday to Thursday 9am – 5pm
- Friday 9am – 4pm
- Website: www.ssafa.org.uk
General support services
Samaritans
Emotional support for anyone in distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.
- Call: 116 123
- Opening hours: 24 hours a day
- Email: jo@samaritans.org
- Website: www.samaritans.org
Breathing Space (Scotland)
Support if you’re feeling low, anxious or depressed.
- Call: 0800 83 85 87
- Opening hours:
- Monday to Thursday 6pm – 2am
- Friday 6pm – Monday 6am
- Website: www.breathingspace.scot
VOICE / Shout
24/7 free and confidential text support service.
- Text: SHOUT to 85258
- Opening hours: 24 hours a day
- Website: www.giveusashout.org
SignHealth (for Deaf people)
Crisis text service in BSL, plus access to information and support.
- Text: DEAF to 85258
- Opening hours: 24 hours a day
- Website: www.signhealth.org.uk
Shelter
For urgent housing support.
- Call: 0808 800 4444
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
- Website: scotland.shelter.org.uk
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