Mental Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention

Mental Health is like our physical health, we all have it and we all need to work to ensure we are happy with it. It is important to work together to find ways to self-manage our mental health and wellbeing and be able to support ourselves, friends and family.

Some people may require additional help and support to manage their mental health and wellbeing. WESTSPACE (opens new window) is the West Lothian service directory for all things mental health and contains information of what is available in your local area. As well as our statutory mental health services we have a wide range of community and voluntary based services in West Lothian that support general mental wellbeing.

For some individuals life can feel overwhelming. Help and support is available right now if you need it. You do not have to struggle with difficult feelings alone.

If you are having thoughts of suicide it is important to talk to someone. If you aren't able talk to someone that you know, you can contact the following helplines.

Samaritans

Telephone 116 123  or Text SHOUT 85258

Breathing Space ( open Mon- Thur 6pm - 2am) (Friday- Saturday 6pm - 6am)

Telephone 0800 838587