SAMH 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. We cannot provide medical advice, counselling, financial advice or representation, but we can point you in the direction of someone else who may be able to help you.

 

Call SAMH National Information Service on freephone 0800 917 3466. Alternatively, you can e-mail your enquiry to us at: info@samh.org.uk.

 

Other organisations which may be able to help:

NHS Infom

NHS Inform is a national health information service.  It provides information on medical conditions, frequently asked questions and how to register with a GP.  Open 8am - 10pm, 7 days.  NHS Inform has useful information online on NHS Inform Mental Health Zone.

• Call: 0800 22 44 88
• Visit: www.nhsinform.co.uk/mentalhealth

The Samaritans

The Samaritans offer free, confidential advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Call: 08457 90 90 90
• Visit: http://www.samaritans.org/
• Email: jo@samaritans.org

Breathing Space

Breathing Spaceis a free, 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.

Breathing Spaceoperates Mon - Thurs between 6pm and 2am and Fri - Mon between 6pm - 6am

• Call: 0800 83 85 87
• Visit: http://www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk/

NHS 24

NHS 24works in partnership with local NHS Boards out-of-hours services to provide patients with health advice and help when GP practices are closed.

• Call: 08454 24 24 24
• Visit: http://www.nhs24.com/
• If you think you need an emergency ambulance, call 999 and speak to the operator