Urgent help
I work by appointment only and if you need urgent help for yourself or someone close to you please contact:
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Edinburgh Crisis Centre:
24-hour telephone helpline: Call 0808 801 0414 (text: 07974 42907)
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Samaritans:
24 hour telephone helpline 116 123 116 123 (or 0131 221 9999) – every day of the year.
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Breathing Space:
0800 83 85 87 – every day of the year (from 6 pm to 2 am). Telephone service for anyone experiencing low mood or depression.
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HOPELineUk:
Telephone helpline for young people feeling suicidal or those concerned about them. Monday to Friday 10am – 10pm. Call 0800 068 41 41 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org
- Contact your doctor or their out-of-hours service.
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Mental Health Assessment Service:
For people experiencing a mental health crisis: 24/7 service at Royal Edinburgh Hospital (5 pm – 8 am Mon to Thurs), and at the Royal Infirmary (5 pm – 8 am Fri to Mon)
Call 0131 537 6000
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Social Work Emergency Service:
Call 0800 731 6969