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Organisation name
NHS 24
Brief summary
Breathing Space is a free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
What does the support look like?
We are here in times of difficulty to provide a safe and supportive space by listening, offering advice and providing information.

It is our belief and hope that by empowering people, they will have the resources to recover.
What will I get?
Breathing Space aims to provide:
• an alternative and easily accessible ‘first stop’ service
• assistance at an early stage in order to stop problems escalating
• empathy, understanding and advice through active listening
• hope when none exists
• direction for those who do not know where to seek help
When
Phone:
24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday to 6am Monday).
6pm to 2am on weekdays (Monday to Thursday).

Webchat:
6pm to 2am (Monday to Friday)
4pm to 12am (Saturday and Sunday)
Where
Via phone or webchat.
What can I do next?
We support you with areas of concern, allowing you space to think about your next steps yourself.
Address
Caledonia House, Fifty Pitches Road, Cardonald Park, Glasgow, G51 4EB
Phone number
0800 83 85 87
Email
natalie.mcgrory@nhs24.scot.nhs.uk
Website
www.breathingspace.scot
What type of support?
Health and wellbeing support
Age group
  • 16-19
  • 20-24
  • 25-29
  • 30-49
  • 50+
Areas covered
  • North-West
  • South-East
  • South-West
  • North-East
Pipeline stage
  • 1 - referral and engagement
  • 2 - assessment
  • 3 - vocational activity
  • 4 - employer engagement and job matching
  • 5 - in work support and aftercare