A number of helplines are available to provide general or specific help with mental and emotional health and wellbeing.
Specific support helplines
| Service (web link) |
Number |
Opening hours |
What is it? |
|
LGBT health and wellbeing
|
0300 123 2523 |
Tuesday & Wednesday 12-9pm |
Support for issues specific to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues. |
| Beat Adult Helpline |
0808 801 0677 |
365 days a year: 3-10pm |
Support for issues around eating (for over 18s) |
| Beat Youthline |
0808 801 0711 |
365 days a year: 3-10pm |
Support for issues around eating (for under 18s) |
| Edinburgh Nightline |
available online |
8pm to midnight |
Support for students in Edinburgh |
|
Talk to Frank
|
0300 123 660 or text 2111 |
Phone and text: 24 hours Live chat: 2-6pm |
Advice about drugs and addiction |
Crisis lines
| Service |
Number |
Opening hours |
What is it? |
| The Samaritans |
116 123 |
24 hours |
A National Service for anything that is worrying you. |
| NHS 24 |
111 |
Outside GP opening hours |
Critical health support, including mental health. |
