These pages aim to provide information to support anyone who is affected by suicide or for those who want to learn more about how to help prevent suicide in Ayrshire and Arran:
Getting help
If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts or thinking about suicide, it’s important to know that you are not alone.
There is practical support and advice available. These free helplines are here to help. If you or someone else needs urgent help now, please call 999.
See NHS Inform for more information about managing suicidal thoughts.
You can also call these helplines for advice if you’re worried about someone else or visit the websites for more information.
NHS 24
NHS 24 is open to all and operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- Phone 111 and choose the Mental Health option
- Or, visit the NHS 24 website
Samaritans
Samaritans is open to all and operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- Phone 116 123
- Or, visit the Samaritans website
Breathing Space
Breathing Space is for everyone.
- Phone 0800 838587
- Or, visit the Breathing Space website
Opening times:
- Monday to Thursday, from 6pm to 2am
- Friday, 6pm to Monday, 6am
Childline
Childline is for young people under 19. It’s open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- Phone 0800 11 11
- Or, visit the Childline website
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is for men. It’s open from 5pm until midnight, every day.
- Phone 08000 585858
- Or, visit the Campaign Against Living website
Switchboard LGBT+
Switchboard LGBT+ is for anyone who identifies as LGBT+. It’s open from 10am to 10pm, every day.
- Phone 0300 330 0630
- Or, visit the Switchboard LGBT+ website
Hopeline247
Hopeline247 is for anyone aged 35 and under. It’s open 24 hours, every day.
- Phone 08000 684141
- Text 07860 039967
- Or, visit the Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention website