Mental Health Crisis Support in Glasgow
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available right now. This page lists the key services in Glasgow and Scotland that can provide immediate support.
If you are in immediate danger
Call 999 or go to your nearest Accident and Emergency department.
Glasgow Royal Infirmary A&E: 84 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital A&E: 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4TF
Crisis helplines
NHS 24
111
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week. For urgent health advice when your GP surgery is closed, or if you are unsure whether you need emergency help. They can connect you with mental health crisis services.
Breathing Space
0800 83 85 87
Free, confidential phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression, or anxiety.
Phone: Monday to Thursday 6pm to 2am. Friday 6pm to Monday 6am (all weekend).
Webchat: Monday to Friday 6pm to 2am. Saturday and Sunday 4pm to midnight.
Website: breathingspace.scot
Samaritans
116 123
Free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can talk about anything that is troubling you, no matter how large or small. You do not have to be suicidal to call.
Email: [email protected] (response within 24 hours)
Glasgow branch: 210 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2PQ
Glasgow Mental Health Crisis Service
If you are already known to mental health services in Glasgow, you may have a crisis plan with a direct number for your Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). Outside of hours, contact NHS 24 on 111 who can connect you with the on-call crisis team.
Glasgow community support
Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH)
0141 552 5592
Glasgow-based charity providing individual support, listening services, groups, and community hub access. Supporting recovery in Glasgow since 1978.
33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR
Website: gamh.org.uk
Lifelink
Free counselling and wellbeing service for people in Glasgow. Self-referral available. Offers one-to-one counselling, group work, and community support.
Website: lifelink.org.uk
Simon Community Scotland
0800 027 7466
24-hour helpline for anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness in Glasgow. Also provides mental health and wellbeing support.
For specific groups
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
0800 58 58 58
For men who are feeling down or in crisis. Open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year. Also offers webchat.
Website: thecalmzone.net
Childline
0800 1111
Free, confidential helpline for children and young people under 19. Available 24 hours. Also offers online chat and email.
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
0300 123 2523
Helpline for LGBTQ+ people in Scotland. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12pm to 9pm. Offers counselling, support groups, and signposting.
Glasgow office: 2nd floor, 2 Clyde Place, Glasgow G5 8AQ
Rape Crisis Scotland
08088 01 03 02
Free, confidential helpline for anyone affected by sexual violence. Open 5pm to midnight every day.
Glasgow centre: Archway, 4th Floor, 6 Cadogan Street, Glasgow G2 6QH
Scottish Women's Aid
0800 027 1234
24-hour helpline for women, children, and young people experiencing domestic abuse. Also offers email support.
If you are not in crisis but need support
If you are struggling but not in immediate danger, therapy can help. Many people wait until things feel urgent before reaching out. You do not need to be in crisis to deserve support.