Suicidal feelings
If you are ill and feel it can't wait until your GP surgery re-opens you can call NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24
If you think you need an emergency ambulance you should dial 999.
If you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone call one of the following helplines.
Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87
free, 6pm-2pm
If you're feeling down or depressed, advisers will listen and provide information and advice.
Childline 0800 1111
free, 24 hrs
Helpline for children and young people in the UK.
FIRST Crisis 0141 848 9090 or 0500 829 093
local rate 11am–11pm. Serves the Levern Valley area
First Crisis provides short term support for people who may be experiencing a crisis in their mental health. A Renfrewshire-based helpline, covering the Barrhead and Neilston area.
Samaritans 08457 90 90 90
low cost, 24 hrs
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Confidential, non-judgemental emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Are you having serious thoughts about suicide?
You don't have to cope your own. There are people who are willing and able to help you. Tell someone how you feel.
By reading this, you've already taken a good first step. Now take a moment and call one of the telephone numbers above. Or, if you don't feel like talking to someone right now, then please read this article "If You are Thinking of Suicide" which some people have found helpful.
Or take a look at this advice from mental health charity Rethink.
The best thing you can do is to talk to someone. Call one the helplines above or tell a friend, a nurse or doctor or speak with a counsellor.
People who can offer support in the local area
These local organisations can offer emotional support and will help you to take steps to improve your mental health. Please note that these numbers are not helplines. If you wish to speak to someone in an emergency, call one of the numbers listed above. You could also considering talking to a counsellor.
Eastwood Bridges
The team provides services to people in the Eastwood area that are experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems, offering counselling and group work for stress anxiety and low mood.
Tel: 0141 300 1235
Based at: Clarkston Clinic, 56 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, G76 7BN.
Causeway One Stop Shop (RAMH)
Provides a number of services for people who have experienced mental health difficulties and works with them towards recovery. Counselling and group is available, but support can be tailored to your needs.
Tel: 0141 577 5557
Drop-in resource centre: 112b Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6EG.
Opening times: Mon-Thurs 9am-5 pm, Fri 9am-4pm
