Support coping with rising living costs

Mental health

  • Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87 (Free)
    Confidential support if you are feeling low, anxious, low or depressed.
  • Samaritans – 116 123 (Free)
    Confidential listening line if you need someone to talk to.
  • Midlothian Mental Health and Resilience Service - 0800 118 2962 
    Open 8am-10pm, this is a free confidential helpline on 0800 118 2962 for Midlothian residents aged 18-65, who experience mental health and wellbeing distress or crisis. You don't have to be referred by your GP. 
  • MYPAS (age 12 to 21) - 0131 454 0757 enquiries@mypas.co.uk
  • NHS Lothian Child/youth mental health
    Resources to help young people cope with such stress and uncertainty at this time
  • CAPS
    Independent advocacy for people with mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues.