Support organisations for mental health
If you're struggling with your mental health, you should seek help from your GP and/or a professional support organisation. We have listed some support organisations here; your GP may also have recommendations in your local area.
Some of these organisations are listed below.
Breathing Space
Breathing Space is a national telephone support service run by the NHS. It provides emotional support 24 hours a day and can be called by anyone needing someone to talk to.
- 0800 83 85 87
- breathingspace.scot
Mental Health Support Service (Access to Work) for Apprentices
This confidential service is available at no charge to any employees with depression, anxiety, stress or other mental health issues affecting their work.
Penumbra
Penumbra provides a wide range of mental health support services across Scotland.
- 0131 475 2380
- penumbra.org.uk
Samaritans
Samaritans provides a non-judgemental listening space for any kind of emotional distress including, but not only, feelings about suicide. You can call Samaritans free at any time of the day on 116 123.
SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health)
SAMH provides a wide range of mental health support services across Scotland.
- 0344 800 0550
- samh.org.uk
See Me
- See Me is Scotland’s national campaign to end stigma around mental health.
- seemescotland.org
Go to Apprenticeships.scot home page
We are grateful to mental health charity Penumbra for providing advice and information on mental health for this resource. If you need support, you should contact your GP or professional mental-health support organisation.