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This page is dedicated to offering information and support for people experiencing problems with their mental health.
Directory - A directory of local support agencies and organisations
National Helpline Contacts
National Helplines Age Concern Scotland 0845 125 9732 (10 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday) Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 7697 555 Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 (6pm – 2am) Combat Stress (Armed Forces) 01292 561350 (8:30am – 4:30pm Mon-Fri) Cruse Bereavement Care 0844 477 9400 Dementia Helpline 0808 808 3000 (24 hour) Depression Alliance Scotland 0845 123 23 20 Eating Disorders Association 0845 634 14 14 (Mon-Fri 10:30am -8:30pm, Sat 1:00pm-4:30pm) Farm Crisis Network Helpline 0845 367 9990 (7am – 11pm) Living Life to the Full Look OK Feel Crap? Moodjuice National Drugs Helpline 0800 77 66 00 (24 hour) NHS 24 08454 24 24 24 (24 hour) NHS Direct 0845 4647 (24 hour) Parentline 0808 800 2222 (24 hour) Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 (24 hour) Saneline 08457 678 000 (6pm – 11pm) SSAFA Forces Help 0800 731 4880 (10.30am - 10.30pm) Stresswatch Scotland 01563 574144 (10am – 6pm Mon – Fri) Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide 0844 561 6855 (9am – 9pm) The Compassionate Friends 0845 123 2304 (10am to 4.00pm / 6.30pm - 10.30pm) The Place2Be (Childrens) 020 7923 5500 (General Enquiries)
Web Sites - Links to a selection of mental health web sites
Health Scotland Publications
The following Talking About booklets, published by Health Scotland, can be downloaded by clicking on their titles.
Talking about Eating Disorders
Talking about Bi-polar Affective Disorders
Talking about Postnatal Depression
Talking about Personality Disorders
These resources are not intended as a substitute for professional advice or treatment.