Mental health crisis support
If you, or someone you care for, is in immediate danger call 999.
If the crisis is not life threatening, call on their 24 hour phone line 111.
Urgent mental health assessment
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.
Urgent social work assessment
If you or someone you know is at risk of harm, you should contact Social Care Direct for advice.
Helplines
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
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.