Scotland Support
If you are in an emergency, please call 999. If it is too dangerous to speak, dial ‘55’ when prompted.
If you need specific support, please contact:
Gender-Based Violence and Mental Health Support
Rape Crisis Scotland
If you are concerned about your child who has been subjected to sexual violence, Rape Crisis Scotland have resources for parents/caregivers.
Visit: rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Call: 08088 01 03 02
Text: 07537 410 027
(Daily 17.00-00.00)
Resources are available here.
Scottish Women’s Aid
If you are concerned about your child who has been subjected to domestic abuse, Scottish Women’s Aid have resources for parents/caregivers.
Visit: womensaid.scot
Resources are available here.
Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
The helpline offers support to anyone who has been subjected to domestic abuse and/or forced marriage. They also support anyone with concerns for another person.
Visit: sdafmh.org.uk
Call: 0800 027 1234
Text: 07401 288 595
(24/7)
Resources are available here.
Men’s Advice Line
Offers help for family and friends of male victims of abuse.
Visit: mensadviceline.org.uk
Call: 0808 8010 327
(Mon-Fri, 10.00-17.00)
Resources are available here.
Galop
Supports LGBTQ+ people who have been subjected to abuse. Offers support and information for family members and friends.
Visit: galop.org.uk
Call: 0800 999 5428
(Mon & Tues - 9.15am - 20.00. Wed - Fri, 9:15am - 16:30) *Please note that the helpline closes for one hour at 1pm.
Resources are available here.
Children First Support Line
Children First Support Line offers emotional, practical, and financial support for parents.
Visit: childrenfirst.org.uk
Call: 08000 28 22 33
Email: supportline@childrenfirst.org.uk
Webchat is also available on the website.
(Mon-Fri, 09.00-17.00., Sat & Sun - 09.00-12.00)
Resources are available here.
Samaritans
Support for a wide-range of worries including mental health and suicide.
Visit: samaritans.org
Call: 116 123
(24/7)
Resources are available here.
YoungMinds
Information and resources for young people and parents on mental health. Offer a helpline for parents where you can obtain detailed advice, emotional support and signposting about a child or young person up to the age of 25.
Visit: youngminds.org.uk
Call: 0808 802 5544 (parents helpline)
Webchat available online.
(Mon-Fri, 09:30-16.00)
Resources are available here.
Breathing Space
An NHS Scotland service for anyone with low mood, anxiety, or depression.
Call: 0800 83 85 87
(Mon-Thurs, 18.00-02.00., Fri-Mon, 18.00-06.00)
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