support contacts during the holidays
Mental Health Support
Samaritans - This is a free mental health service across the UK, that can be reached via phone, email or in-person. The free phone line number: 116 123 (open 24 hours a day)
Breathing Space - 0800 838587
NHS Mental Health Services - This is the official NHS mental health services list, with helpful information and resources.
NHS 24 - Phone 111
North Ayrshire Dads and Families Support Contacts
Mental Wellbeing supports - North Ayrshire Community Link Workers booklet on wellbeing supports. A guide to various resources and services available.
2024 Festive Food Provision - booklet detailing food provision by area for Arran, Garnock Valley, Irvine, Kilwinning, North Coast & Cumbraes, Three Towns.
Money worries - North Ayrshire Community Link Workers booklet on money worries.
Edinburgh, Lothian, Fife and Borders Dads and Families Support Contacts
Local Authority Children and Families Services
Edinburgh City: 0131 200 2327 Social Work 0131 200 2324
Midlothian:
During office hours: 0131 271 6674
Out of hours: 0800 731 6969
East Lothian: 01875 824090
Fife: 03451 551503 or email: sw.enquiries@fife.gov.u
Local Authority Children and Families Services
West Lothian:
During office hours: 01506 284440
Out of hours: 01506 281028/9
Scottish Borders:
During office hours: 01896 662787
Out of office hours: 01896 752111
Glasgow
Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership festive contacts - Social work, Home Care and Health Services
Glasgow Social Work - Phone 0414 287 0555