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BASIC HEALTH:
A&E – get urgent help by presenting at A&E, or by calling 999
NHS 111 – call 111 for over-the-phone medical advice and out-of-hours GP services
Local Community Pharmacy – for repeat prescriptions and general advice

MENTAL HEALTH – 24HR SUPPORT:
Samaritans – 24hr emotional support for those at risk: freephone 116 123
Edinburgh Crisis Centre – 24hr crisis support: freephone 0808 801 0414
Shout – 24hr mental health support: text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258

MENTAL HEALTH – DAILY SERVICES:
Breathing Space – advice for low mood, depression and anxiety: freephone 0800 83 85 87 (Mon-Thu, 6pm-2am; Fri-Sun, 6pm-6am)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – helpline and webchat for anyone struggling or in a crisis: freephone 0800 58 58 58 (Mon-Sun, 5pm-midnight)
Mental Health Assessment Service – 24hr emergency assessment: 0131 286 8137

FOOD:
Edinburgh Food Project – operate seven food banks across Edinburgh (referral needed): here
Trussell Trust – network of foodbanks and foodbank locator by-area (referral needed): here

PARENTS:
Children 1st Parentline – support for people caring for children: freephone 08000 28 22 33 (Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat-Sun 9am-noon)
NSPCC – advice and support for anyone concerned about a child: freephone 0808 800 5000 (Mon-Fri 8am-10pm. Sat-Sun 9am-6pm)

HOUSING:
Emergency Housing – out-of-hours (CEC): freephone 0800 032 5968

SUBSTANCE USE:
Drinkline Scotland – advice if you’re worried about your own, or someone else’s, drinking: freephone 0800 731 4314 (Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat-Sun 10am to 4pm)
Know The Score – confidential drugs information and advice: freephone 0800 587 5879 (Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat-Sun 10am-4pm)
Frank – 24hr drug information helpline: freephone 0300 123 6600, or text 82111

You can also see our list of Edinburgh Food Bank opening times.