Below are a number of links which may be helpful if you need urgent help
If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, please call 999.
https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ Mind provide help and advice to anyone experiencing a mental health problem
https://www.samaritans.org/scotland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ The Samaritans provide 24 hour a day, 365 day support, whatever you are going through. Call 116 123 or email Jo@samaritans.org
https://breathingspace.scot/how-we-can-help/what-we-do/ Breathing Space is a free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Call on 0800 838587
https://pfcounselling.org.uk/resource/useful-links/ This page from the PF Counselling Service in Edinburgh collates many resources, both national and local, all in one place.
https://www.thecalmzone.net/what-we-stand-for The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) takes a stand against suicide and provides supports to those feeling that life has become hopeless. They have a helpline – 0800 585858 – open 5pm-midnight 365 days a year.
https://www.cruse.org.uk Cruse Bereavement Support provides comfort and support to people at one of the most painful times in life
https://www.penumbra.org.uk Penumbra works across Scotland supporting people into better mental health, providing support in crisis, suicide prevention, assisted living, self-harm.
https://changemh.org Change MH provides non-clinical person-centred support across Scotland to people affected by mental illness.
https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/ The BACP promotes safe, ethical and competent practice in counselling and psychotherapy. Their ethical framework for members is attached.
