Breathing Space
Scotland's free, confidential phone line for anyone experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
Breathing Space is funded by the Scottish Government and staffed by trained advisers. It is aimed particularly at people who would not describe themselves as being in crisis but who are struggling and have nowhere to put it.
Breathing Space helpline
Free, confidential support for people in Scotland.
- United Kingdom
- 0800 83 85 87
Call Breathing Space
Weekdays 6pm to 2am; weekends from 6pm Friday through to 6am Monday.
Mon–Thu 18:00–02:00; Fri 18:00–06:00; Sun, Sat 00:00–23:59
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page
People contact them about: nothing feels worth it, depression, anxiety and panic, thinking about suicide.
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