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
For help and advice for the person you’re worried about, speak to Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87 or Samaritans on 116 123.
If you use a textphone you can contact Breathing Space on 18001 0800 22 44 88. Or, you can use the Relay UK app.
Breathing Space is open:
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 22 44 88, or use the Relay UK app.
If you are feeling distressed, in a state of despair or suicidal outwith these hours you can contact:
NHS 24 on 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.
Calls to Samaritans are free, confidential and will be taken by a trained Samaritans volunteer. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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