Mental Health
Page last reviewed: 09 September 2021
Page created: 09 September 2021
Page created: 09 September 2021
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Find information and tools to help with your wellbeing and mental health on the new Lothian Wellbeing website below:
Mental Health Information Station
During the Coronavirus lockdown the Mental Health Information Station will offer general mental health advice and information by telephone every Thursday from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Call 0131 537 8688 on THURSDAYS when you can speak to a member of staff. On other days you can leave a voice mail and request a call back.
Email: MentalHealthInformation@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk with an enquiry or a request for a call back. Mailbox checked daily Mon-Fri (9-5). We will respond within 2 working days.
Click here for more info on Mental Health Information Station
If you are in crisis
Edinburgh Crisis Centre - 0808 801 0414
Mental Health Assessment Service (MHAS) - 0131 537 6000
NHS Inform
Advice on dealing with low mood, anxiety, phobias, stress and where you can get help.
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Email: info@rethink.org
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
Website: www.rethink.org
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
116 123 free from any phone
25 Torphichen Street
Edinburgh EH3 8HX
Website: The Samaritans Edinburgh & Lothians
Website: www.samaritans.org