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 (GBV) Support
Rape Crisis Scotland
Confidential support for anyone affected by sexual violence in Scotland.
Call: 08088 01 03 02
Text: 07537 410 027 (Daily 17.00-00.00)
Visit: rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Confidential support to anyone affected by domestic abuse or forced marriage in Scotland.
Call: 0800 027 1234
Text: 07401288595
(24/7)
Visit:sdafmh.org.uk
Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS)
Confidential support to men who are being subjected to or have been subject to domestic abuse in Scotland.
Call: 03300 949 395
(Mon-Fri 09.00-16.00)
Visit: abusedmeninscotland.org
Men’s Advice Line
Confidential support to men being subjected to domestic abuse in the UK.
Call: 0808 801 0327
(Mon-Fri 10.00 - 17.00)
Visit: mensadviceline.org.uk
Galop
Providing confidential support to LGBTQ + individuals facing domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and conversion practices in the 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.
Visit: galop.org.uk
AMINA
Confidential support for Muslim and Black & Minority Ethnic women in Scotland.
Call: 0808 801 0301
(Mon-Fri 10.00 - 16.00)
Visit: mwrc.org.uk
Revenge Porn Helpline
Confidential support to adults being subjected to intimate image abuse in the UK.
Call: 0345 6000 459
Email: help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk
(Mon-Fri, 10.00-16.00
Visit: revengepornhelpline.org.uk
Action Against Stalking
Confidential support to victims of stalking in Scotland.
Call: 0800 820 2427 (please be aware that this is a voicemail service and you will be offered the chance to leave a message and the Throughcare Support Team will call you back)
Email: support@actionagainststalking.org
(Mon-Fri, 09.00-17.00)
Visit: actionagainststalking.org
SARCS (Sexual Assault Referral Centres)
Specialist service across the UK that provides confidential medical care, forensic examinations and support to individuals who have experienced rape or sexual assault.
Call: 0800 148 88 88 (24/7)
Visit: nhsinform.scot/turntosarcs
Victim Support Scotland
Confidential and tailored support to anyone affected by crime in Scotland and provides help and guidance through the justice system.
Call: 0800 160 1985
(Mon-Fri, 08.00 - 20.00)
Visit: victimsupport.scot
Mental Health Support
Samaritans
Confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide in the UK and Ireland.
Call: 116 123 (24/7)
Visit: samaritans.org/scotland
Breathing Space
Confidential support to individuals experiencing low mood, depression, or anxiety in Scotland.
Call: 0800 83 85 87
(Mon-Thurs 18.00 - 02.00, Fri-Mon, 18.00 - 06.00).
Visit: breathingspace.scot
HOPELINE247
Confidential helpline by Papyrus UK, offering support to individuals under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide in the UK.
Call: 0800 068 4141
Text: 88247 (24hrs)
Visit: papyrus-uk.org
SHOUT
Confidential text service offering support to those experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, or suicidal thoughts in the UK.
Text: ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (24/7)
Visit: giveusashout.org
Switchboard
LGBTQIA + helpline offering confidential, non-judgemental support to anyone experiencing issues related to sexuality, gender identity, relationships, mental health and more in the UK.
Call: 0800 011 9100
(Mon-Fri, 10.00-22.00)
Visit: switchboard.lgbt
Think Positive
Scottish initiative led by NUS Scotland dedicated to enhancing student mental health and wellbeing.
Visit: thinkpositive.scot
