Feeling Suicidal?
Childline – 0800 11 11 (Free to phone, open 24hrs a day, every day)
Childline is the free helpline for children & young people in the UK. Children & young people can call Childline to talk about any problem.
Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87 (Free to phone, open 6pm – 2am, 7 days a week)Breathing Space is a free confidential phone-line with skilled & experienced staff available every day from 6pm – 2am to listen to callers who are experiencing low mood & depression. If necessary staff can advise callers of other appropriate services.
Samaritans – 08457 90 90 90 (open 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week)
The Samaritans provides confidential emotional support to people of all ages who are in emotional distress.
Papyrus (Hopeline UK) – 0870 170 4000 (7pm-10pm Mon to Fri, 2-5pm Sat & Sun)
Papyrus/Hopeline UK offers professional help, practical advice & information to the parents, carers, teachers, professionals & friends of young people at the risk of suicide.
Feeling Down/Anxious
Young Minds Depression Information
Depression Alliance
Doing Well By People with Depression Project based in Ayr - for age 16-65 –
Telephone: 01292 513992
Mood Gym
Moodgym is a free, fun, interactive web resource aimed at helping people to help themselves.
It is designed to identify & overcome problem emotions & look at ways to cope for the future.
Cruse Bereavement Care – 0870 167 1677
Support & advice for anyone coping with the loss of a friend or relative.
www.rd4u.org.uk – Information & support if someone close has died. Message boards & email support.
Who Cares? Scotland – 0141 226 4441 (9am-5pm Mon-Thu, 9am-4pm Fri)
Advice, information, advocacy & local support for children living in care or who have been in care.
www.itsnotyourfault.org.uk – info & advice when parents are splitting up
www.headroom.net.au?cubby
Information & advice on friends, stress & more.
www.bullying.co.uk, or: www.antibullying.net – Information, advice & links on bullying
The Princess Royal Trust Young Carers Projects, across Ayrshire - support young people, aged 8 – 18 yrs old, who look after or help to look after someone in their family or household:
01292 263000 - South Ayrshire Carers or www.carers.org/sayrshire
01294 311333 - North Ayrshire Carers
01563 571533 - East Ayrshire Carers
Self Harm
Penumbra provides information for all ages, including information specifically for young people on their website: www.penumbra.org.uk
Other contacts:
Young people & Self Harm
Survivor Led Organisation – “National Self Harm Network”:
National Enquiry – Young people & Self Harm – A national report aimed at understanding Self Harm
ChooseLIfe: For information on the Choose Life national strategy,related links & local area action plans.
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