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Helplines

Shelter

Housing advice helpline

Lines open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Closed bank holidays

0808 800 4444

Samaritans

Confidential, emotional support for anyone in crisis

Lines open: 24hrs

116 123

Scotland’s Domestic Violence Helpline

24 hour support for anyone affected by domestic abuse or forced marriage.

Lines open: 24hrs, 7 days a week

0800 027 1234

Frank

Helpline for those affected by drug or alcohol use

Lines open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

0300 123 6600

Breathing Space

Mental health helpline

Lines open: 24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday - 6am Monday). 6pm to 2am on weekdays (Monday - Thursday).

0800 83 85 87

Missing People

Helpline for those missing or missing someone

116 000

Citizens Advice Direct

Benefits, employment, debt and housing advice

0800 028 1456

Christians Against Poverty

Free debt help and money courses

0800 328 0006

Asylum Help UK

Advice and guidance to asylum seekers

Lines open: Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm. (24-hour service for emergencies)

0808 801 0503

NHS 24

Out of hours medical advice

Lines open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

111

Childline

Free phone support for anyone under 19

0800 11111