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.
HOPELINE247
If you are concerned that a young person you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, HOPELINE247 provides confidential suicide prevention advice.
Visit: papyrus-uk.org
Call: 0800 068 4141
Text: 88247
(24/7)
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.
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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