“You can't go back and change the beginning,
but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
-C.S. Lewis
Additional Support
If you feel you need urgent support, you are not alone. There are services available right now that can help.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
If you need to talk to someone urgently, you can contact:
Call: 111
The NHS provides a range of mental health services, including general information, local services, and urgent help.
Call: 0800 83 85 87
Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone and web-based service in Scotland offering support for low mood, depression, or anxiety.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Call: 0800 58 58 58
CALM’s vision is that no one feels like suicide is their only option. But right now, too many people are struggling to see a way forward.
Mind
Call: 0300 123 3393
Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Samaritans
Call: 116 123 (available 24/7)
Offers confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Respect (Domestic Abuse – for men)
Call: 0808 802 4040
Deliver support to male victims of domestic abuse.
Call: 0808 2000 247
Helpline for domestic abuse, safety planning, advice and support or our Live Chat via the website.
Rethink Mental Illness
Call: 0808 801 0525
Provides support and advice for people living with mental illness.
Mental Health Foundation
Offers information and resources to help understand and manage mental health issues.
YoungMinds
Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
Focuses on the mental health and well-being of children and young people.
Shout
Text: Text "SHOUT" to 85258
Provides 24/7 crisis text support for anyone in crisis.
PAPYRUS
HOPELINEUK: 0800 068 4141 or text 07860 039967
Offers support for young people under 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with suicidal thoughts or self-harm, you’re not alone. Support is available, and these trusted apps may be helpful:
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Prevent Suicide – Northeast Scotland
A free app and website providing support and resources for anyone in crisis or supporting someone at risk. It features safety planning tools and detailed information about local services available in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas. -
Stay Alive – by Grassroots Suicide Prevention
A comprehensive suicide prevention app designed to help you stay safe. Includes a customisable safety plan, reasons for living, and strategies to stay grounded.
You can also visit:
Hub of Hope
Where you can enter your postcode to find local charities who support mental health in your area.