Mental Health

Below are some supports available for parent/carers who may require some support around their Mental Health: 

Mind offers support online and via a helpline: 9 - 6pm Monday - Friday 

NHS provide help – the website has lots of contact numbers which cover evenings too.  


Papyrus offers a 24 hour Hopeline.


This is free, confidential counselling service. 

An immediate chat service operates 7 days a week from 6pm–10pm or you can leave a message and someone will get back to you. The site also provides support and information for loved ones and professionals. 

A free, confidential listening service that provides a safe space for anyone aged 16 and over in Scotland to open up when they’re feeling down. Breathing Space services are available weekday evenings between 6pm and 2am and over weekends, from 6pm on Friday until 6am Monday morning. Call 0800 83 85 87 

A free, confidential, NHS service available 24 hours a day. The Hub is for anyone in Scotland who needs urgent support for mental health concerns including thoughts of self-harm and suicide. There is no age limit. Call 111


A free, 24/7 listening service that offers confidential, non-judgemental emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.   Call 116 123 

Parentline website and webchat is available for advice and support. If you live in Scotland you can call seven days a week Mon-Fri, 9am to 9pm and Sat/Sun 9am to noon - call 08000 28 22 33 

A free and confidential 24/7 UK text messaging support service for anyone, including children and young people, who is struggling to cope. Text 85258 

Provides emotional support and information to the entire diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community across Scotland. Available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12-9pm and Sundays 1-6pm. Call 0800 464 7000 or email helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk 

Provides emotional support and guidance when autistic people, their parents and carers, and professionals need it most. The advice line is open Tuesday–Friday, 10am–4pm (both phone line and LiveChat), and is closed at weekends. Call 01259 222022 or e-mail advice@scottishautism.org