South Ayrshire Multi Agency Partnership
Information For Young People
Who Can You Speak To?
If you're feeling down you could speak to your doctor (GP), guidance teacher or
your college counsellor.
If you don't want to speak to any of them, there are organisations with trained
counsellors who can help you out:
Copeline
Freephone 0800 056 8181
This is a confidential listening, support and information helpline for anyone who
is feeling anxious or distressed, or is experiencing an emotional crisis. The service
is open from 7pm - 11pm on Monday to Friday and 11am - 11pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Breathing Space
Freephone: 0800 83 85 87
This is a confidential phone-line you can call if you're feeling down or stressed.
It's open from 6pm till 2am in the morning. You can talk things over with an
advisor who will listen to you and try to help prevent your problems getting worse.
They can offer you advice and suggest local people who can help you with specific
problems. Calls to this number won't show up on your phone bill, and calls from
some mobile networks, including Virgin, Orange and "3" are free. You may be charged
for calls from other mobile networks.
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
Childline
Freephone 0800 1111
This is a confidential service which you can phone about any problem. It's open
24 hours a day, every day. It's free and won't show up on your bill. Sometimes they
are very busy, but keep trying.
NHS 24
Phone 08454 24 24 24
You can call this number at any time if you would like information or advice on
any health issue, including depression or mental health problems. They can tell
you the best people to get support from and how to get in touch with them.
Where else can you get help or advice?
Talking2Ourselves
This website provides help and information on mental health issues to young people
(aged 12-14 years) who are having difficulties themselves, are worried about a friend
or relative, or just want to know more about emotional well-being. The website was
produced by young people for young people, so it's full of things which you'll find
helpful.
www.youngscot.org