Support for your mental health
NHS 24 mental health services are here for everyone across Scotland. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or in crisis, help is available at any time.
111 Mental Health Hub
Phone 111 for urgent mental health support. The 111 Mental Health Hub is for people of all ages. Calls to 111 are free, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For an emergency ambulance phone 999.
Breathing Space
A free, confidential phone and webchat service. Available for anyone in Scotland aged 16 or over who feels distressed, overwhelmed or alone, but not in immediate crisis.
You can phone Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87. There’s also a webchat service available at breathingspace.scot.
The Breathing Space phoneline is available:
- 24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday to 6am Monday)
- 6pm to 2am on weekdays (Monday to Thursday)
Online resources
Visit nhsinform.scot for mental health support including:
- mental health care guides – digital tools and guides to help with a range of mental health conditions and challenges
- lived experience videos – real stories from people who have experienced suicidal thoughts and found a way forward
- Mind to Mind – a collection of resources to support people experiencing anxiety, panic, stress, grief, and other forms of distress