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Most people feel in an emotional crisis at some point in their lives.
For many, this passes quite quickly but for others, the feeling can be overwhelming, last for a considerable time or keep reoccurring.
If you feel you need to someone to talk to about your how you are feeling you should speak to your GP or one of the supports below.
If you or someone close to you are in immediate danger phone 999
If you are feeling suicidal, the best thing to do is to talk. Speak to someone you can trust or call one of the helplines below:
NHS 24 mental health services are available to everyone in Scotland of all ages. The services we offer include listening, offering advice, and guiding you to further help if required.
When you phone 111 and choose the mental health option, you’ll be connected to the Mental Health Hub to speak to one of our team of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs). These are specially trained advisers who work in mental health and are supported by Mental Health Nurses (MHNs).
PWPs can offer advice on coping with mental health symptoms. They can also recommend and connect you with other services if needed. PWPs can access a range of both NHS and charity organisations to find the right support for you.
People phone 111 for a lot of different reasons. The most common reasons include:
If an immediate response is needed, you might be referred to A&E or the emergency services.
If you dial 999 and they identify a mental health concern that isn’t life-threatening, they are able to direct you to the Mental Health Hub. This is to make sure you get the most appropriate care from the right professional, as close to home as possible.
Talk to the Samaritans any time you like, in your own way, and off the record — about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.
Find out why their service works and what you can expect when contacting them.
If you have any concerns about our service before you try it, hear from others about how they've helped them. Please don’t suffer alone.
Free to phone.
Call: 116 123They are a free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
They are here in times of difficulty to provide a safe and supportive space by listening, offering advice and providing information.
It is their belief and hope that by empowering people, they will have the resources to recover.
Call: 0800 83 85 87You can contact ChildLine about anything. Whatever your worry, it's better out than in. They're here to support you.
There are lots of different ways to speak to a Childline counsellor or get support from other young people.
The fastest way to reach them is to call, which is free on any phone and it won't show on the bill.
For more ways of contacting us please go to:
https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/
For more information, please visit the website below:
Suicide Prevention | NHS LanarkshireSANE offers emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental health problems through our helpline and email services and our online Support Forum where people share their feelings and experiences.
Free to phone.
Call: 0300 304 7000ParentLine is for anyone caring for or concerned about a child. It’s not just for parents – we also take calls from grandparents, uncles, aunts, family friends, neighbours and professionals.
Kinship carers are extended family members or family friends who care for a child who can no longer live with his or her parents.
Free to phone.
Call: 08000 28 22 33HOPELINE247 advisers want to work with you to understand why thoughts of suicide might be present. They also want to provide you with a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe.
Visit websiteNo matter what you’re thinking or feeling, or the situation you’re in, there’s always a way forward.
There are different types of support and services across Scotland. Their services directory will connect you to help near you.
Visit websiteCarers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
For general enquiries, please email: info@carers.org.
If you are a carer and need support, please contact our online support team at: support@carers.org.
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