If You Need It

1. Immediate Life Threat & Emergency Services

• Emergency services 999 Dial in the event of an emergency if you are in immediate danger. If you are unable to speak, listen and respond to the operator's instructions. Cough or tap the phone to make yourself heard. If calling from a mobile, dial 55 when prompted by the automated system. If safe, provide information regarding your location.
• Police Scotland 999 Contact for immediate help after a rape or sexual assault.
• Police Scotland 101 Contact for reporting an incident or setting up an appointment to attend a station with dedicated specialist officers.

2. Urgent / 24-Hour Crisis Support Lines

• NHS 24 111 Call 111 outwith GP opening hours for 24-hour help or support in a crisis situation.
• Samaritans 116 123 Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone needing emotional support.
• Shout Text 85258 A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
• Scottish Women's Aid 0800 027 1234 Support is available 24 hours, 7 days a week, on Scotland's domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline. Text / WhatsApp: 07401 288 595.
• Sexual Assault Self-Referral Phone Service 0800 148 88 88 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you were raped or sexually assaulted in the last 7 days and do not feel ready to tell the police or feel unsure.
• Rape Crisis Scotland 08088 010 302 Confidential short-term, crisis, and initial support for people of all ages and genders affected by sexual violence. Text: 07537 410 027.
• Homeless Out of Hours Service 0800 123 1008 Emergency housing support outside of standard working hours.

3. High-Urgency & Time-Sensitive Specialist Support

• Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 Mental health support helpline available weekdays (Monday–Thursday 6pm–2am) and weekends (Friday 6pm–Monday 6am).
• Saneline 0300 304 7000 For anyone experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else. Available 4pm to 10pm, every day of the year.
• The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) 0800 58 58 58 Targeted support line for those struggling or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
• Children First 08000 28 22 23 Scottish national charity offering advice, support, and protection lines for anyone caring for or concerned about a vulnerable child.
• FearFree 0800 870 8585 A trauma-informed support service for men, LGBT+, and transgender people who are experiencing or have experienced abusive relationships.
• Action Against Stalking 0800 820 2427 Offers unique throughcare, emotional, and practical support from experienced professionals for those affected by stalking.
• Beyond the Streets 0800 133 7870 Free and confidential support for women with experience of sexual exploitation.

4. Daytime Specialist Helplines & Local Authority Services

• Your Local GP Contact during their opening hours for medical and mental health concerns.
• Social Work 0303 123 1008 Helpful advice and support for adult or childcare support/concerns, mental health assessments, and home care.
• Housing 0303 123 1012 Council housing services during standard operational hours.
• Scottish Women's Rights Centre 0808 801 0789 Legal and rights-based support for women affected by violence.
• AMINA (Help for Muslim and BME Women) 0808 801 0301 Strictly confidential, non-judgemental, faith and culturally sensitive helpline. Open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
• Abused Men in Scotland 03300 949 395 National helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse. Open 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
• Men's Advice Line (Harmful Behaviour Support) 0808 802 4040 Freephone support for men who are concerned that their own behaviour may be harmful to others and want to change.
• Mind Support Line 0300 102 1234 Information and support line for mental health issues.
• National Rape Crisis Helpline / Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre 0808 801 0302 · 01698 527 003 National helpline, and the local Lanarkshire centre.
• Women's Aid Local Centres 01355 249 897 · 0141 353 0859 South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire: 01355 249 897. Hemat Gryffe Women's Aid (for Asian, Black, and minority ethnic women/children): 0141 353 0859.

5. Scheduled Counselling & Passive Support (Non-Immediate Threats)

• Professional Counselling Services (by appointment) Talk Now 0800 042 0019 (Lanarkshire, Glasgow, and surrounding areas) · Kerith Counselling Service Ltd 01355 265 826 (East Kilbride) · The Spark 0330 031 9782 (Glasgow)
• Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support 0808 802 6161 Support for coping with grief and loss.

6. Online Resources, Websites & Self-Guided Courses

• Glasgow Psychological Trauma Service Web resource providing educational videos on coping with the impact of trauma and PTSD.
• Sleepio / Sleep Action A 6-week clinically proven online programme used to treat insomnia, available free on the NHS via sleepio.com.
• Finding Connection Free online breathwork mini-course via breathingjourneys.com.
• Lanarkshire Carers & Healthy and Active East Kilbride Local community and carer support websites.
• Citizens Advice Scotland Online guides for domestic abuse law and court help.

This list is provided by Violence Prevention SCIO (Scottish Charity No. SC054942) as an information resource. Inclusion of a service does not constitute an endorsement. If you are in immediate danger, always call 999 first.