Emotional Support

Childline

Confidential support for children and young people (under 19) about anything — mental health, bullying, abuse, family issues, or crisis.

Mind (Support Line)

Emotional support, information and guidance for anyone facing mental-health problems or supporting others.

Living Life (Scotland)

Free telephone-based emotional / mental-health support using CBT techniques for people in Scotland feeling low, anxious, depressed or stressed.

Breathing Space

Confidential emotional support for people in Scotland feeling low, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed — listening, advice, signposting.

Saneline

National out-of-hours mental health support — for people experiencing mental illness, and also for family, friends or carers who are affected.

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership – CWIC Mental Health / Direct-Access Line

A mental-health support line for adults in East Lothian — you can self-refer (i.e. call directly), not needing a GP referral.