Address Book

Breathing Space

Offers a listening service every night.

Helpline: 0800 838 587 (Free)

Opening Times: M-Su 6-2am

Brook Advisory Centres

Information and support on sexual health and relationships for young people.

Helpline: 0800 0185 023 (Free)

Opening Times: M-F 9-5pm Th 12.15-1.45pm closed

Childline

Round the clock counselling service for any young person with any problem.

Helpline: 0800 1111 (Free)

Address: Freepost 1111, Glasgow G1 4BR

Opening Times: 24 Hours, 7 days a week.

Childline bullying helpline

Special helpline for those seeking help and advice on bullying.

Helpline: 0800 441 111 (Free)

Address: Freepost 1111, Glasgow G1 4BR

Opening Times: M-F 3.30-9.30pm

Cruse Bereavement Care

Support for anyone who has suffered the loss of someone close.

Office: 0131 229 6275

Helpline: 0870 167 167 7 (Free)

Address: 3 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS

Opening Times: Tel: M-F 10-12:30pm

Drinkline

Provides confidential information and advice to callers concerned about their own or someone else's drinking.

Helpline: 0800 917 8282 (Free)

Opening Times: Everyday, 24 Hours

Know the Score

Expert, non judgmental advice and facts on drugs and the harmful effects of drug misuse.

Helpline: 0800 587 5879

Opening Times: 24 hours, 365 days a year

Lesbian Line

Provides confidential help, information and support to women who are or might be lesbian or bisexual

Office: 0131 557 0751

Address: PO Box 169, Edinburgh EH3 6SG

Opening Times: M & Th 7.30-10pm

Lothian Gay & Lesbian Switchboard

Provides confidential help, information and support to people who are, or might be gay, bi-sexual or lesbian.

Office: 0131 556 4049

Helpline: 0131 556 4049 and Lesbian line 0131 557 0751

Address: PO Box 169, Edinburgh EH3 6SG

Opening Times: M-Su 7.30-10pm

NHS 24

If you aren't feeling well you can call the helpline any time of the day or night and speak to a nurse about your symptons.

Helpline: 08454 24 24 24

Opening Times: 24 Hours, 356 Days a year

NHS Helpline

General info on health, NHS services, treatment and coping with illness, including: bereavement, mental health, pregnancy, sexual health and smoking.

Helpline: 0800 22 44 88 (Free)

Opening Times: M-Su 8-10pm

Samaritans

24 hour confidential emotional support to anyone in emotional distress who like to talk to someone.

Office: 0131 221 9999

Helpline: 08457 90 90 90

Address: Drop-in centre: 25 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh By Post: Chris, PO Box 9090, Stirling, FK8 2SA EH3 8HX

Opening Times: Visitors welcome between 9-10pm. Telephone: 24 hours, 365 days a year.

Sexwise

Sex, relationships or contraception advice for anyone under 18.

Helpline: 0800 28 29 30 (Free) Textphone (for people with hearing impairments) 0800 328 1651(Free)

Opening Times: M-Su 7am-12am

Young Scot

Information on a wide range of topics for young people aged 12-26.

Office: 0131 313 2488

Helpline: 0808 801 0338 (Free)

Address: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ

Opening Times: Tel: M-F 10-6pm