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Mental Health Support Line
GO DIRECT: Contact East Lothian's Mental Health Support Line and talk to trained professionals for information and advice.
Whatever you are feeling, or if you have concerned about a friend or family member, access to mental health support is just a phone-call away. Self-refer and talk directly with trained professionals for information and advice.
One number, multiple services Call: 0300 790 6292
⚠️ If you, or someone who you are with is experiencing a mental health emergency, where there is a high risk of harm to the individual or others around them, call 999 ⚠️
What happens when you call?
- When you call the East Lothian Mental Health Support Line, you will be asked for your contact details and/or who you are calling on behalf of.
You can then choose to have a same-day call back that morning or afternoon.
- When an experienced Mental Health Clinician calls you back, they will ask you for some background information, the nature of your concerns, and if you / the individual of concern is currently receiving any current treatment.
- Following their assessment, they will make suggestions and or recommendations of support services to support you. You may be signposted or referred onto one of East Lothian Mental Health Support Teams, or to an alternative health and social care or community based service that will be best suited to support your needs.
Our goal is to ensure that you receive the Right Care in the Right Place!
What service-users say about East Lothian Mental Health Services:
- 'So grateful to receive a same day call back.'
- 'Really approachable and caring staff.'
- 'I can't begin to thank you enough; I feel like I know what to do now.'
East Lothian Mental Health Services
- CWIC Mental Health
- Distress Brief Intervention Service
- Community Mental Health Services
- Drop-in Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub
- Intensive Home Treatment Service / In-patient Services
You may also be directed to:
- GP / Primary Care Services
- MSK Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Mental Health Social Work Services
- Substance Use Support
- Eastspace website directory for Third Sector / Community Support Networks
Out of hours support
- NHS 24 Tel: 111
- Samaritans Tel: 116 123
- Breathing Space (2pm-6am) Tel: 0800 838 587
- CALM (5pm-midnight) Tel: 0800 585 858
⚠️ If you, or someone who you are with is experiencing a mental health emergency, where there is a high risk of harm to the individual or others around them, call 999 ⚠️