Need help now? Call free on 0800 83 85 87

Opening hours

Weekdays: Monday-Thursday 6pm to 2am

Weekend: Friday 6pm-Monday 6am

This service is for people in Scotland

Need help now?

Immediate help

You can speak to a Breathing Space advisor on 0800 83 85 87.

If you use a textphone you can contact Breathing Space on 18001 0800 22 44 88. Or, you can use the Relay UK app.

The Breathing Space phoneline is available:

  • 24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday – 6am Monday)
  • 6pm to 2am on weekdays (Monday – Thursday).

If you are feeling distressed, in a state of despair, suicidal or need emotional support outwith these hours you can contact Samaritans on 116 123.

Your call will be confidential and will be taken by a trained Samaritans volunteer. The phoneline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are ill and feel it can’t wait until your GP surgery re-opens you can call NHS 24 on 111. For an emergency ambulance you should dial 999.

Other information

Breathing Space opening hours

24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday – 6am Monday).

6pm to 2am on weekdays (Monday – Thursday).

Phone and speak to a Breathing Space advisor on 0800 83 85 87.

Use a textphone to contact Breathing Space on 18001 0800 83 85 87, or use the Relay UK app.

Breathing Space Live Chat

Close Chat

Are you sure you want to close this chat?

Can you let us know a bit about yourself so we can try to help?

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

< 16
16 - 18
19 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 - 64
65 - 75
over 75
Female
Male
Prefer to self-describe
Prefer not to say