Distress Brief Intervention: Sources of support

Sources of Support 

At some time in all of our lives we feel down, depressed or blue. If you are feeling down, or are worried about something and would like to speak to someone, please see the list of organisations below.

You may also wish to contact your GP or another healthcare professional. If you are still receiving support from DBI, you may wish to speak to your DBI practitioner.

If you think your life or someone’s life is in danger you should visit an emergency department or call an ambulance by dialling 999.

NHS 24.  Health Information and Self Care Advice for Scotland

NHS 24 provides comprehensive up-to-date health information and self-care advice for people in Scotland.  If your GP surgery is closed and you can’t wait until it opens, you can call NHS 24. They will direct you to the right care for you or the person you are calling for. This may be to your local Health Board’s out of hours services, Accident and Emergency department, or the Scottish Ambulance Service. If appropriate, they may recommend some steps you can take to look after yourself at home.

Tel: 111
www.nhs24.com

Samaritans

Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. 

Tel: 116 123
www.samaritans.org.uk

Breathing Space                             

Breathing Space is a free and confidential phoneline service for any individual who is experiencing low mood or depression, or who is unusually worried and in need of someone to talk to. The phoneline is open 24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday - 6am Monday) and from 6pm to 2am on weekdays (Monday - Thursday).

Tel: 0800 83 85 87
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk

Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH)

SAMH is a Scottish mental health charity which operates an information service from Monday to Friday between the hours of 2pm and 4pm. Information service staff and volunteers can answer general mental health enquiries, advise you on your rights and signpost you to your local services.

Tel: 0800 917 3466
www.samh.org.uk

Penumbra

Penumbra is a Scottish mental health charity, working to improve mental wellbeing across the nation. They provide a wide range of services which offer hope and practical steps towards recovery.  Penumbra offers a variety of services to support those experiencing mental ill health.

Tel: 0131 475 2380
www.penumbra.org.uk