Helplines

A number of helplines are available to provide general or specific help with mental and emotional health and wellbeing.

Specific support helplines

Service (web link)NumberOpening hoursWhat is it?
LGBT health and wellbeing0300 123 2523Tuesday & Wednesday 12-9pmSupport for issues specific to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues.
Beat Adult Helpline0808 801 0677365 days a year: 3-10pmSupport for issues around eating (for over 18s)
Beat Youthline0808 801 0711365 days a year: 3-10pmSupport for issues around eating (for under 18s)
Edinburgh Nightlineavailable online8pm to midnightSupport for students in Edinburgh
Talk to Frank0300 123 660 or text 2111Phone and text: 24 hours Live chat: 2-6pmAdvice about drugs and addiction

Crisis lines

ServiceNumberOpening hoursWhat is it?
The Samaritans116 12324 hoursA National Service for anything that is worrying you.
NHS 24111Outside GP opening hoursCritical health support, including mental health.

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