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Breathing Space

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A free, confidential phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

Open up when you're feeling down. When you phone Breathing Space, your call will be answered by one of their specialist advisors. They come from a range of mental health, counselling and social work backgrounds.

Areas covered

For people in Scotland.

Website

Breathing Space

Contact

Helpline

phone 0800 83 85 87

Availability

  • Monday to Thursday evenings 6pm to 2am
  • Friday to Monday evenings 6pm to 6am

Textphone

textphone 18001 0800 22 44 88

Living Life

Support through cognitive behavioural therapy.

phone 0800 328 9655

Availability

  • Monday to Friday, 1pm to 9pm

Last updated: 1 December 2023