Where to go for help

  • The Samaritans– T: 08457 90 90 90 –You can talk to the Samaritans any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal
  • Trauma Counselling Line Scotland – T: 08088 020406 A national telephone counselling service for adult survivors of childhood abuse
  • Combat Stress – T: 0800 138 1619, text 07537 404 719 or E:stress@rethink.org  Combat Stress is a 24-Hour Helpline for the military community and their families which can advise on various issues from mental health to practical support
  • Scottish Women’s Aid– Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse. http://www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk/advice-information-lp/women or T: 0800 027 1234
  • Men’s Advice Line – Advice for men who are experiencing domestic violence and/or abuse. T: 0808 801 0327 or E: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
  • Young people in the Scottish Highlands— Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), based on the Raigmore Hospital Site. T: 01463 705597 
  • PAPYRUS— Prevention of Young Suicide UK — HOPELineUK T: 0800 068 41 41)
  • YoungMinds— A charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people — Parents Helpline T: 0808 802 5544
  • Mikeys Text Line –  for young folks who are looking for support and connection or are feeling alone http://www.mikeysline.co.uk/ or Text07779 303 303
  • You can also contact your GP, the police, the emergency line ‘999’ if it is an emergency, or the NHS24 number: ‘111?