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Weekdays: Monday-Thursday 6pm to 2am

Weekend: Friday 6pm-Monday 6am

This service is for people in Scotland

 

How we can help

Sometimes our thoughts and feelings can overwhelm us. It helps to get some Breathing Space. Pick up the phone - we're here to listen.

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The whole spectrum of life is reflected in the calls we receive to Breathing Space. The sooner you talk to us the better you might feel. (Please note that Breathing Space is a service for people in Scotland)

About Breathing Space

A confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16, feeling low, anxious or depressed.

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30th January 2026

NHS 24’s Breathing Space is inviting people across Scotland

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2nd October 2025

A new Breathing Space bench has been unveiled at FDAMH.

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12th June 2025

A new bench has been installed at PwC's Glasgow office

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photo of the opening of the new Breathing Space bench at Dumfries train station

12th May 2025

Benches promoting positive mental wellbeing revealed

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27th January 2025

learn to listen to help those who may need some assistance

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Breathing Space is available for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16. Childline can provide help and advice about a wide range of issues on 0800 1111 or http://www.childline.org.uk

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