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Breathing Space is a free, confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 who is feeling low, anxious or depressed.

Anna Freud Centre is a UK charity focused on improving the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families. Free resources are available to download for under 5s, children and young people, families, and professionals.

The Anna Freud Crisis Messenger text service is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or is struggling to cope. Text AFC to 85258.

BRAVE Online is a free, fun programme that helps kids and teens (ages 3–17) learn how to manage worries and feel less anxious. You go through 10 easy online sessions with cool activities that teach you how to relax, think positively, and handle tricky feelings. Plus, there’s friendly support from a therapist by email to help you along the way! And there’s help for parents too.

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) is a UK charity supporting anyone feeling down or struggling with life. Aimed mainly at young people and men, the site offers free advice, real stories, and help with issues like mental health, loneliness, and suicidal thoughts. It’s all about taking a stand against feeling rubbish, because you’re not alone. Helpline 5pm -midnight and webchat open 365 days a year

Crisis Counselling offers free counselling therapy to children and young people in West Dunbartonshire aged 10 and over experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties. Referral through Education services.

Adults can self-refer with a cost for affordable mental health support. Support is available face-to-face or online to help with issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma.

The Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Service in West Dunbartonshire offers quick support to young people aged 14–24 (or up to 26 if care experienced) who are in distress.  If you're struggling with issues like anxiety, low mood, self-harm, panic attacks, or low self-esteem, your GP or someone at your school or college can refer you.

You’ll be contacted within 24 hours and supported for up to 14 days by a friendly practitioner who will help you manage your current challenges and feel more in control.

HappyMaps is a free UK-based website that helps find trusted mental health support for children and young people. It offers advice on behaviour, self-harm, and emotional wellbeing, along with links to helplines, apps, and counselling services appropriate for different ages. It’s great if you’re waiting for specialist help or want to find resources yourself meanwhile.

A confidential counselling service accessed through West Dunbartonshire secondary schools, where young people can chat to a counsellor to help manage personal and social issues which may be affecting their life. 

A free app for managing depression with a mood tracker, videos, meditations and more.

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for. Also includes a service directory with details of health and wellbeing services across Scotland.

A UK charity focused on preventing suicide in young people. The website offers support, advice and resources for anyone under 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts, as well as for those worried about a young person, including access to their free and confidential HOPELINE247 service.

Shout is a free, confidential 24/7 mental health text service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. By texting SHOUT to 85258, users are connected with a trained volunteer who offers calm, non‑judgemental support through difficult moments.
Shout also offers PeerChat for 16–25‑year‑olds, connecting young people with trained peer supporters their own age for additional youth‑focused mental health support.

A free, confidential suicide‑prevention app for the UK, designed by Grassroots Suicide Prevention. It offers tools to help keep someone safe in a crisis, including a personalised safety plan, LifeBox for storing supportive photos and memories, grounding and breathing exercises, a wellness plan, and quick access to local and national crisis support. It can be used by anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or supporting someone else.

A free, evidence‑based suicide‑prevention resource offering compassionate guidance, step‑by‑step video tutorials, and printable or online Safety Plan templates to help people manage suicidal thoughts, reduce harm, and build coping strategies. The site also includes lived‑experience videos and support for those worried about someone else.

The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.

NHS GGC page that gives reliable information and help for people in Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are dealing with mental health challenges. It explains conditions, support options, and treatment paths, and includes materials in British Sign Language. The site shows how to connect with local NHS teams, find help in a crisis, and access both professional services and self-help tools.

This website provides resources for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).

CBT has been proven to help mental health problems. This website provides CBT self help and therapy resources, including worksheets and information sheets, plus videos and self help mp3s.

A peer-to-peer support group in West Dunbartonshire for people aged 16+, offering a safe, non-judgemental space to share experiences and challenge mental health stigma. They run a range of wellbeing activities and talking groups, including meditation, walks, sports, and regular drop-in and peer support sessions.

End the stigma ❤️

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Grassroots Suicide Prevention helps save lives by supporting communities and individuals affected by suicide. They offer training, resources, and the Stay Alive app, all aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and making it easier for people to get help.

*There is a cost for training courses

R;pple is an innovative online interceptive tool designed to ensure more help and support is provided to individuals conducting searches related to self-harm or suicide. Our focus is on proactive intervention, bridging the gap between individuals in crisis and the help they require.

By installing R;pple on your device, or supporting our mission, you become a part of a movement dedicated to saving lives and promoting a brighter, better-informed conversation around mental health.

A free, non-verbal emergency app for the UK. It lets people who can’t or shouldn’t speak, such as those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or in unsafe situations quickly contact the four emergency services (police, ambulance, fire, coastguard). You tap icons to send your location and medical information directly to 999 call handlers via SMS.

A leading initiative dedicated to supporting student mental health across Scotland that empowers students to access trusted resources, challenge stigma, and build a more positive, supportive campus community.

a UK network uniting over 120 public services, community groups and specialists to improve support for anyone bereaved or affected by suicide. The site serves as a “central hub” offering guidance, best-practice resources and signposting, helping individuals find local or national services when a loved one has died by suicide.