If you, or someone you know, needs support with mental health problems, in the first instance you should contact your GP. If required, your GP can then refer you to Mental Health Services in your local areas.
Further information
Information on mental health problems
You will find lots of useful information on the NHS inform website www.nhsinform.scot. You can also visit Heads Up at www.headsup.scot for advice, videos and support.
When you need urgent help
If you, or someone you know, needs urgent help or is in crisis, call NHS 24 on 111
If you just need to talk with someone, there is help available:
- The Samaritans are there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call them on 116 123 (freephone) or email: jo@samaritans.org
- Breathing Space offers a confidential phone line for anyone in Scotland feeling low, anxious or depressed. You can call free on 0800 83 85 87.
What happens when the GP surgery and community services are closed?
Crisis services are available for patients who are already known to the Community Mental Health Services.
There is an out-of-hours Community Psychiatric Nurse service which can be accessed directly by calling 0845 650 1730.
The service is open:
- Monday to Friday, 8pm – 9am
- Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 4:30pm – 9am
You can also call NHS 24 on 111 for advice.
Local services
Crisis Services
There are crisis services available 24-hours a day, all year round.
Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 8pm and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 9.00am – 5pm, please use the numbers in the local directory below.
At all other times, please call 0845 650 1730.
Services in your area
Community mental health services for adults and the elderly, are available in your local area. You will find details below.
Glasgow North West
- Arndale Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 211 6184
- Riverside Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 211 1430
- Glenkirk Centre (Elderly): 0141 232 1300
- Shawpark Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 451 2730
Glasgow North East
- Auchinlea House Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 232 7200
- Arran Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 232 1200
- Parkview Resource Centre (Elderly): 0141 303 8800
- Springpark Centre (Crisis): 0141 211 7000
- Belmont Centre (Elderly): 0141 232 6660
Glasgow South
- Brand St Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 303 8900
- Rossdale Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 232 475
- Elderpark Clinic (Elderly): 0141 232 7100
- Florence St Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 232 7000
- Stewart Centre (Crisis): 0141 634 5430
- Shawmill Resource Centre (Elderly): 0141 577 7773
East Dunbartonshire
- Arndale Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 211 6184
- Kirkintilloch Health & Care Centre (Crisis): 0141 232 820
- Woodlands Centre (Elderly): 0141 232 7300
West Dunbartonshire
Riverview Resource Centre (Crisis): 01389 812 070
East Renfrewshire
- Adult Mental Health Team (Crisis): 0141 800 7809
- Older People Mental Health: 0141 451 0860
- Team/Willow Clinic (Crisis):
Cambuslang/Rutherglen (South Lanarkshire)
Eastvale Resource Centre (Elderly and Crisis): 0141 531 4117
Renfrewshire
- Community Mental Health Services and Doing Well Service: 0141 849 2208
- The Intensive Home Treatment Service (only available in Renfrewshire) can be accessed by contacting your GP or NHS 24 on 111.
Inverclyde
Crown House
The Community Response Service
Available for patients who are already known to Community Mental Health Services and can be contacted on 01475 558000 (Select Option 2).
Alternatively, mental health services can be contacted through NHS 24 on 111.