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Crisis and helplines

Links to crisis help and information for those living with bipolar and their carers.

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Crisis & helplines

A range of services, both online and in-person.

iThrive Edinburgh | Need help now

iThrive Edinburgh | Need help now

If you are struggling to cope with how you are feeling and need to speak to someone, here is a list of services that you can access right now.

NHS Lothian | Mental Health Support in a Crisis

NHS Lothian | Mental Health Support in a Crisis

If you are in a mental health crisis and need immediate support, you can call your GP or, if they are closed, call NHS 24 on 111.

Otherwise, there are a variety of mental health and wellbeing services available to people who live in Edinburgh, which will provide support for people with various conditions including depression, anxiety, distress, and feelings of panic.

Breathing Space

Breathing Space

Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland. Open up when you're feeling down. Sometimes our thoughts and feelings can overwhelm us. It helps to get some Breathing Space. Pick up the phone - we're here to listen.

Castle Craig | Rehab near Edinburgh.

Castle Craig | Rehab near Edinburgh.

Private rehab - Residential Addiction Centre for drug & alcohol addiction.

Chris's House

Chris's House

24-hour non-medical crisis centre for people in, or approaching, suicidal crisis. The charity also offers support to those bereaved by suicide.

Priory

Priory

Private provider offering mental health, addiction and eating disorder treatments.

The Mix - Essential support for under 25s.

The Mix - Essential support for under 25s.

The Mix provides free, confidential support for young people aged 11-25. via online, social and mobile. This Mix isn't just about young people and mental health, we also provide support for relationship issues, working life, school life, housing, depression and any other issues all year round.

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