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, Wednesdays 18.00-20.00)
Visit: AMIS | Abused Men In Scotland
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
Karma Nirvana
Support for anyone who is affected by Honour Based Abuse.
Call: 0800 5999 247
Email: support@karmanirvana.org.uk
(Mon-Fri, 09.00-17.00
Visit: Helpline – Karma Nirvana
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: Home - Action Against Stalking
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: Help after a rape or sexual assault | NHS inform
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, Sat-Sun, 10.00-16.00)
Visit: victimsupport.scot
Respect Helpline
Support for perpetrators of domestic abuse.
Call: 0808 802 4040
(Mon-Fri, 10.00-17.00)
Webchat Support is available from the website (Mon-Fri, 09.00-10.00)
Visit: Charity to Help Domestic Abuse Perpetrators | Respect Phoneline UK
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: 0300 102 2470
Text: 88247 (24hrs)
Visit: Papyrus | Young Suicide Prevention
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
