If you are experiencing a crisis
Unfortunately, given the nature of this service, Allison Ridley Psychology is not able to offer a crisis support service.
Below are details of services that may be helpful to you.
NHS Emergency Services
999
NHS 111.
Mental Health Assessment Service (MHAS) based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Edinburgh: 0131 537 6000. This is available 24 hours.
Samaritans
Provides confidential support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
Available 24 hours and can be contacted by phone, text or e-mail.
116 123 (free to call from within the UK, 24 hours a day)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Shout
Shout is a crisis text line and is open 24 hours/day
Text 85258
Breathing Space
Breathing Space provide help for people in Scotland experiencing difficulties including, anxiety, depression, loneliness or who are suicidal. They offer a free, confidential phoneline and their website provides information and advice.
· Telephone: 0800 83 85 87
Edinburgh Crisis Centre
This Centre is open 24 hours/day and offers a phone, e-mail and text service
· Free phone 0808 801 0414
· Text 07974429075