Emergency Contacts

In an emergency - dial 999

The Craigie Partnership does not offer emergency or crisis services. However, we suggest the following sites:

Samaritans

The Samaritans is a support organisation available to listen over the phone, via letter, email, or face to face. For people who urgently feel they need someone to talk to. Lines open 24/7 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org

Free.

NHS 24

A helpline and website to answer questions about your health and offer advice. The website also provides links and contact details for health organisations. For people who need health problems diagnosed and advice on what to do next. Dial 111 or visit https://www.nhs24.scot

Free.

Support Line

This site provides information about and links to support numbers for a wide range of serious problems. For example, information about and support agencies for anorexia, bullying, cancer, debt, exam stress, health, loneliness, pregnancy, and many more. https://www.supportline.org.uk/ Free.

Breathing Space

A confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Breathing Space specifically, but not exclusively targets young men who are experiencing difficulties and unhappiness in their lives. The focus is to provide skilled assistance at an early stage and prevent problems escalating

It supports those living with mental health problems and those experiencing emotional distress, family members, partners and friends who are concerned about their own wellbeing and that of people they care about. 0800 83 85 87 https://breathingspace.scot

Free.

Edinburgh Crisis Centre

The Crisis Centre is open 24 hours a day 365 days of the year and provides community based, emotional and practical support at times of crisis. It is a service for people who are aged 16 and over who are using or have used mental health services and are resident in the City of Edinburgh when they are facing a crisis. This includes people who have seen their GP, used voluntary services and people who identify themselves as having  a mental health issue.

Freephone Helpline: 0808 801 0414 Email: crisis@edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk

Text Service : 07974 429 075 https://edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk/