Although I can work with individuals who suffer from depression and experience suicidal thoughts, I cannot work with actively suicidal adult or young people. This is because, without stability and safety, psychotherapy cannot be delivered.

Please refer to the following resources:

https://www.samaritans.org/scotland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan

https://www.papyrus-uk.org (for young people)

http://www.healthscotland.scot/health-topics/suicide/suicide-prevention-overview

https://www.samhsa.gov/childrens-awareness-day/past-events/2019/resources-suicide-prevention

If you, or someone you care for, is in immediate danger call 999

If the crisis is not life threatening, call NHS 24 Scotland on their 24 hour phone line 111

In the first instance you should try to contact your GP. If you do not have a GP, or your GP is not available, you should contact the Mental Health Assessment Service on their 24 hour phone line:

0131 537 6000

This is an emergency assessment service based at The Royal Edinburgh Hospital and The Royal Infirmary Edinburgh.

Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Contact Shout here or by texting 85258

If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, please contact https://switchboard.lgbt or on 0300 330 0630

If you have an eating disorder please contact BEAT on 0808 801 0432 (Scotland only).

If you are looking for face to face support, but don't want an immediate assessment, Edinburgh Crisis Centre may be able to help. You can contact them on:

0808 801 0414 (24 hour free helpline).

crisis@edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk

You can also send a text to:

07974 429 075

If you just want to speak with someone over the phone and are feeling suicidal or need emotional support, you can contact Samaritans on their 24 hour helpline:

08457 90 90 90

Your call is confidential and will be taken by a trained worker. Calls are at local call rates. 

If you are feeling depressed or have a low mood, you can phone to speak to a Breathing Space worker on their free helpline :

0800 83 85 87

You can call between 6pm and 2am Monday to Thursday, and Friday 6pm to Monday 6am.