Resources for: Crisis/Out of hours
If you're worried about the safety of yourself or someone you know or need urgent medical attention you can reach out to emergency services by calling 999 or 111.
Help and support is available right now if you need it. You do not have to struggle with difficult feelings alone. You can call Samaritans free, any time (24hrs), from any phone, on 116123.
Find out what happens when you phone the Samaritans here
Breathing Space
Breathing Space is a free, confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 who is feeling low, anxious or depressed.
Helpline number: 0800 83 85 87
Web: https://breathingspace.scot/
Childline
Childline Counselling service for children and young people in the UK. Phone, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
Helpline number: 0800 11 11
Web: www.childline.org.uk
NHS24
The 111 service provides urgent care triage if you think you need A&E but its not life-threatening, and advice when your GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed.
Web: www.nhs24.scot/
Rape Crisis Scotland
Information on helpline and Rape Crisis centres across Scotland who provide trauma-informed support. The website also contains a number of resources for survivors, friends and family, and young people.
Helpline number: 08088 01 03 02
Web: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/
Samaritans
A 24 hour support service for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.
Web: www.samaritans.org
SHOUT Crisis text service
Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Helpline number: 85258 free text support service
Web: www.giveusashout.org/
The Mix
The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.
Phone: 0808 808 4994
Web: www.themix.org.uk/
West Dunbartonshire Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership
West Dunbartonshire’s Violence against Women Partnership is a multiagency mechanism that works collaboratively to provide support to all victims of Gender-Based Violence and reduce its prevalence in the area. If you, or someone you know, are experiencing Domestic Abuse or other forms of GBV, we have resources and support services in the area. You can find more information on local specialist services and national resources on our website.
Web: http://www.wdhscp.org.uk/violence-against-women-and-girls/?