Getting Help
We are not able to offer direct help or support to people who may be experiencing mental distress
If you are looking for support or assistance then you could try
one of the following options.
In a crisis, you can contact the emergency duty team at your local
Social Work Department or contact your GP, using the out of hours
service if necessary. These numbers can be found in your phone
book.
Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland helps people with dementia, their carers and
families. Its members include carers, relatives, people
with dementia, professionals, groups and organisations.
If you need information or emotional support on any issue to do
with dementia, you can call the Scottish 24 hour Dementia
Helpline: 0808 808 3000 or email: helpline@alzscot.org
Breathing Space
A free, confidential phone-line (aimed particularly at young
men) which you can call when you're feeling down. Holds lots of
information about services available locally. Open from 6.00pm to
2.00am daily
Phone: 0800 83 85 87
The
Samaritans
Available 24 hrs a day to provide confidential emotional support
for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or
despair.
Phone: 08457 90 90 90
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Scottish Association
for Mental Health (SAMH)
Information on a range of mental health issues including
treatments, services, benefits and legal advice. Monday to Friday,
2.00pm to 4.30pm.
Phone: 0141 568 7000
Email: info@samh.org.uk
Support in Mind Scotland
Information service available to those affected by
schizophrenia and allied mental health problems.
Phone: 0131 662 4359
Email: info@supportinmindscotland.org.uk
