Get immediate Help
Bipolar Scotland offers ongoing support, but we are not a crisis service.
If you need to speak to someone urgently, there is always support available. You can contact one of the services listed below for immediate help.
If you’re looking for a space to connect with others, our friends at Bipolar UK host the eCommunity – a safe, moderated online forum where you can share experiences, ask questions, and connect with people who understand, 24 hours a day. Click here to find out more.
NHS 24
NHS 24 can put you in touch with Crisis Intervention Teams who work with local teams to ensure that people experiencing difficulties or who are at risk of suicide can access Mental Health Practitioners 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Click on the button above to call 111.
The Samaritans
The Samaritans provide emotional support to anyone experiencing distress or at risk of suicide and they operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Breathing Space
Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone and web-based service for people experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. It provides a safe and supportive space and Breathing Space staff will offer helpful advice and information.
Crisis Text Line UK
Shout is an affiliate of Crisis Text Line® in the UK that provides free, confidential support, 24/7 via text. It’s the first free 24/7 texting service in the UK for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. Shout is available in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK to text with a trained Crisis Volunteer.
Support from people who understand
Our support is shaped by lived experience  – people who understand what it’s like to live with bipolar.
Whether you need a space to talk, connect with others or find ways to cope, we’re here for you. You don’t have to face this alone.