Get help and support

Putting pen to paper can sometimes generate strong feelings. If you’ve found it difficult to write about something personal and you’d like to talk to someone about it, here are some organisations that offer help and support.

Samaritans

Samaritans(this link will open in a new window) are a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.

Phone: 116 123 or email: [email protected](this link will open in a new window) or find your local branch(this link will open in a new window).

SAMH – The Scottish Association for Mental Health

SAMH(this link will open in a new window) is Scotland's leading mental health charity that works to make sure people are talking about mental health.

Phone: 0141 530 1000 or email [email protected](this link will open in a new window)

Childline

Childline(this link will open in a new window) is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19. You can contact a Childline counsellor about anything – no problem is too big or too small.

Phone (free): 0800 1111, have a 1-2-1 chat online(this link will open in a new window) or send an email(this link will open in a new window).

Beat

Beat(this link will open in a new window) is the UK’s eating disorder charity.

Phone: 0808 801 0677 or email [email protected](this link will open in a new window) or visit support groups(this link will open in a new window).