Our team is taking a short festive break from 22nd December to 5th January, but you’re not alone.
If you or someone you care about needs support over Christmas, our community facebook group is open, as are these organisations:
📞 Samaritans – 24/7, every day
Confidential emotional support for anyone struggling.
Phone: 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.org Web: https://www.samaritans.org/samaritans-in-scotland/
💬 Shout – 24/7 text support
Text with trained volunteers any time.
Text: 85258
🧠 Breathing Space – Evenings & weekends
Support for anyone aged 16+ feeling low, anxious, or overwhelmed.
Phone: 0800 83 85 87 Web: https://www.breathingspace.scot/
💙 CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Support for men’s mental health.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 Hours: 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year
🌟 Beat – Eating Disorder Support
Helpline open Mon–Fri, 3pm–8pm. Web: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
🧒 Kooth – Online Mental Health Support for Young People (10–25)
Kooth is open throughout Christmas, with reduced live‑chat hours on key dates.
Festive Live‑Chat Hours
- 24 Dec: 12pm–8pm
- 25 Dec: 4pm–8pm
- 26 Dec: 12pm–8pm
- 31 Dec: 12pm–8pm
- 1 Jan: 4pm–8pm Sources:
Kooth’s platform (journals, community, self‑help) is available 24/7. https://www.kooth.com/
🏥 NHS 24 – 111 Mental Health & Urgent Care
NHS 24 provides 111 for urgent care when GP practices are closed, including mental‑health distress. Phone: 111 Web: nhs24.scot Sources:
NHS 24 confirms that 111 is available for:
- urgent care when GP/pharmacy/dental is closed
- mental‑health distress
- advice on symptoms and next steps Sources: