Crisis Help

Emergency Services

  • 999

  • NHS 111 for urgent medical care out of hours.

  • The Crisis Team at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Morningside– Mental Health Assessment Service (MHAS): 0131 537 6000 – this is an emergency service.

Samaritans

Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.

Shout

Shout is a crisis text line and is open 24 hours a day. Text 85258 to chat with a trained crisis volunteer. This is a free service. You can visit their website here: https://www.giveusashout.org/

Other Support

  • Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone and web-based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Telephone: 0800 83 85 87 and you can visit their website here: https://breathingspace.scot/

  • Penumbra run the Edinburgh Crisis Centre and you can reach them on Free phone 0808 801 0414 – Text 07974429075 or Email crisis@edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk