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