Resources for: Teachers and Crisis/Out of hours
If you're worried about the safety of yourself or someone you know or need urgent medical attention you can reach out to emergency services by calling 999 or 111.
Help and support is available right now if you need it. You do not have to struggle with difficult feelings alone. You can call Samaritans free, any time (24hrs), from any phone, on 116123.
Find out what happens when you phone the Samaritans here
Breathing Space
Breathing Space is a free, confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 who is feeling low, anxious or depressed.
Helpline number: 0800 83 85 87
Web: https://breathingspace.scot/
Anna Freud Centre
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.
Helpline number: Text AFC to 85258
Web: www.annafreud.org/
NHS24
The 111 service provides urgent care triage if you think you need A&E but its not life-threatening, and advice when your GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed.
Web: www.nhs24.scot/
Rape Crisis Scotland
Helpline number: 08088 01 03 02
Web: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/
Samaritans
Helpline number: 116123
Web: www.samaritans.org
SHOUT Crisis text 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.
Helpline number: 85258 free text support service
Web: www.giveusashout.org/
The Mix
The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.
Phone: 0808 808 4994
Web: www.themix.org.uk/
West Dunbartonshire Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership
West Dunbartonshire’s Violence against Women Partnership is a multiagency mechanism that works collaboratively to provide support to all victims of Gender-Based Violence and reduce its prevalence in the area. If you, or someone you know, are experiencing Domestic Abuse or other forms of GBV, we have resources and support services in the area. You can find more information on local specialist services and national resources on our website.
Web: http://www.wdhscp.org.uk/violence-against-women-and-girls/?