If you need help immediately over Christmas and New Year, here are some local services:
Police, Fire, Ambulance – for emergencies Tel: 999
Mental Health Assessment Service (MHAS) – Tel: 0131 537 6000
NHS 24 – Tel: 08454 24 24 24
Emergency Social Work Service – Tel: 0800 731 6969
Edinburgh Samaritans – Tel: 0131 221 9999
Castlecliff Hostel – Tel: 0131 225 1643 (provides emergency accommodation)
Housing Options Team – Tel: 0800 032 5968 (out of hours service)
National Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline – Tel: 0800 027 1234
UK Domestic Abuse Violence Helpline – Tel: 0808 2000 247
Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87, Mon-Thurs 6pm-2am, Fri 6pm-Mon 6am (emotional support over the phone)
