Wellbeing Support
Helplines
Many local and national organisations run helplines. Talking to someone could give you some support and help you make sense of what's happening for you:
Support Line
Free support line - 0800 0304 713
You can contact us for welfare advice and emotional support, including what to do if you are struggling to get food, or prescriptions or pay bills.
Parentline Scotland
Call 08000 28 22 33 free, browse our website for advice and support, or start a webchat.
Mon-Fri, 9am to 9pm
Sat-Sun, 9am to noon
Samaritans
Call us for free on 116 123
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Breathing Space
Sometimes our thoughts and feelings can overwhelm us. Pick up the phone - we're here to listen.
Call free 0800 83 85 87
Shout
In a crisis? Anxious? Worried? Stressed?
Get 24/7 help from our team of Crisis Volunteers.
Text 85258
Domestic Abuse
We provide a confidential, sensitive service to anyone who calls us.
Call us on the Helpline: 0800 027 1234
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
If you are concerned about someone's alcohol or drug use contact us on our free and confidential helpline
Free helpline: 08080 10 10 11
Email: helpline@sfad.org.uk
BEAT Eating Disorders
Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders.
Free helpline: 0808 801 0677
Mon - Fri, 12pm to 8pm
Sat - Sun, 4pm to 8pm
Aberdeen Alcohol and Drugs Action
Reaching out for help with drugs and alcohol addiction can sometimes be difficult. Whether you are seeking advice for yourself or someone else, ADA are there to provide support every step of the way.
Call free: 0333 3 448 355
The Spark
Supporting those now working from home, isolating and self-distancing. The strain on relationships will be tough for some and there is free support out there.
Relationship Helpline: 0808 802 0050
Mon – Fri, 9am to 5pm
Living Life
The Living Life service offers support to people in Scotland through guided self-help and cognitive behavioural therapy. You can access the service by referring yourself for an assessment by phoning 0800 328 9655
Mon - Fri: 1pm to 9pm
NHS Grampian Healthpoint
For local health advice, help and support.
Call 08085 202030
Sleepio
Sleepio is a digital sleep improvement program that is scietifically proven to help overcome poor sleep and improve mental health, and now it is available to everyone who lives in Aberdeen. Sleepio is not recommended for people under the age of 18 years old or pregnant women - https://www.sleepio.com/suitable/
The link needed to access Sleepio is here: https://onboarding.sleepio.com/sleepio/nhs/131#1/1
Families Outside
Call free - 0800 254 0088
Webchat - familiesoutside.org.uk
Text - FAMOUT to 60777
E-mail - support@familiesoutside.org.uk
Click here for more information
Sexual Health Services
Grampian Sexual Health Services continues to offer sexual health care during COVID-19
Call 03450 337 9900
Mon-Thurs: 8.30am-4.30pm
Fri: 8.30am-3.30pm
Access to Free Period Products
Children and young people can access free period products from their school.
Free period products are available in lots of community venues across the city for anyone who needs them. For more information about where you can pick up products for free in Aberdeen click here.
Other local organisations that can help:
