Mental health support

If you have a mental health need or thoughts of self-harm, read our advice and learn how to get support

If you’re in danger or might cause yourself serious harm

Content warning: this page contains brief mentions of self-harm

If you’re in danger or might cause yourself serious harm, call 999. You’ll be asked which emergency service you need.

If it’s a medical emergency, ask for an ambulance.

If you ask for the police and it’s decided you do not need our support, then:

If it’s decided you need our support, officers will be sent to you.

If you’re having thoughts of self-harm or another mental health need, other organisations are better placed to help you.

To get NHS support you can:

The NHS will then ask a few questions to help find the best help for you.

You can get support from other organisations:

NHS Inform mental health support for urgent mental health help
Suicide Prevention Scotland supports anyone affected by suicide
Breathing Space for free, confidential phone and webchat support for low mood, depression, or anxiety (phone: 0800 838587)
Samaritans is a safe place for you to talk about whatever is affecting you (phone: 116 123 24)