It is always important to remember when it comes to safeguarding that the GP is the first point of contact, and the information below, is to be given to the client when supporting them to address safeguarding concerns.
In the case of imminent danger, contact emergency services on 999
| Mental Health Services | |
| Samaritans | Tel: 116 123 (open 24/7) Samaritans Scotland |
| Breathing Space | T: 0800 838587 Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland. Open up when you’re feeling down – phone 0800 83 85 87 |
| Talking therapies – SAMH | Self-referral Talking Therapies | SAMH Tel: 0344 800 0550 E: info@samh.org.uk |
| SHOUT (text service) | 85258 |
| Emergency services | 999 |
| Finding local services and charities | How to find local mental health services – NHS (www.nhs.uk) |
| Domestic Violence Services | |
| Victim Support Scotland | Tel: 0800 160 1985 Domestic Abuse – Victim Support Scotland Self-referral Request support – Victim Support Scotland |
| The Survivors Trust | Tel: 08088 010818 or 01788 550554 E: info@thesurvivorstrust.org Scotland | The Survivors Trust |
| Radicalisation and Counter Terrorism Services | |
| Scottish Government | Tel: 0300 244 4000 E: ceu@gov.scot |
| Others | |
| NHS emergency support | 111 |
| Report a crime | 101 |
