If you would like to have contact with someone right now, there are some organisations that have helplines and live online chat.
This will allow you to get access to support from someone who is trained in mental health support.
You can get help with things like: having suicidal thoughts, self-harming, depression, anxiety and loneliness.
Be aware that in some cases when you phone, you might be placed in a queue and need to wait a little while.
When connected choose the mental health option and you will be able to speak with a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or be connected with someone from another service who will be able to help you. For accessing some mental health services you need to be over 16. If you are under 16 you will be directed to other services.
When connected choose the mental health option and you will be able to speak with a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or be connected with someone from another service who will be able to help you. For accessing some mental health services you need to be over 16. If you are under 16 you will be directed to other services.
You can speak to a counsellor about any sort of worry that you have.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
You can text to: 85258 for help.
You would then have a text conversation with someone trained to help you.
It’s free and confidential.
Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
A trained volunteer will listen to any problem that is bothering you.
Free and confidential for anyone of any age.
Weekdays: Monday-Thursday 6pm to 2am. Weekend: Friday 6pm-Monday 6am.
For over 16s. Free telephone and webchat service.
Free online 1:1 support for young people.
You need to set up an account for this but you can remain anonymous.
In South Lanarkshire, this is for young people aged 10-18 and those who are care experienced up to 26.
