Get Help

If you are in a TTS school, you can speak to the Counsellor directly or to your Pupil Support Teacher or use our contact page as soon as possible. If you are not in one of the Teen Talk Scotland Schools you can ask your Pupil Support teacher what other supports are in place or you can access support through the following organisations:

Child Line
0800 1111 (UK), 24 hours a day
chat: chat online email web: www.childline.org.uk
Available 24 hours a day, help and advice about a wide range of issues, talk to a
counsellor online, send ChildLine an email or post on the message boards.

Samaritans
116 123 (UK), 24 hours a day
email: jo@samaritans.org web: www.samaritans.org
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are
experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.

Breathing Space
0800 83 85 87
A confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland feeling low, anxious or depressed
Available Weekdays: Monday-Thursday 6pm to 2am
Weekend: Friday 6pm-Monday 6am

Parentline
We’re open 7 days a week: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-12pm
Call us for free on: 08000 28 22 33
If it’s easier, text: 07860 022844 (standard network charges apply) and we’ll call you back
Email: parentlinescotland@children1st.org.uk

NHS mental health services
Find local mental health services on the NHS website.
You can also get advice from NHS 111 phone service.