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Weekdays: Monday-Thursday 6pm to 2am

Weekend: Friday 6pm-Monday 6am

This service is for people in Scotland

 

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Sometimes our thoughts and feelings can overwhelm us. It helps to get some Breathing Space. Pick up the phone - we're here to listen.

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The whole spectrum of life is reflected in the calls we receive to Breathing Space. The sooner you talk to us the better you might feel. (Please note that Breathing Space is a service for people in Scotland)

About Breathing Space

A confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16, feeling low, anxious or depressed.

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man standing behind iron bench on train station platform. Bench is black with gold lettering that says take some breathing space in gold.

30th May 2024

New Breathing Space bench at Dalmuir station

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22nd May 2024

Latest FC United to Prevent Suicide film

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30th January 2024

February 1 is the 20th anniversary of Breathing Space

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26th June 2023

Breathing Space support the Baton of Hope tour

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1st June 2023

Our latest bench at the Haining Estate, Selkirk

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Breathing Space is available for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16. Childline can provide help and advice about a wide range of issues on 0800 1111 or http://www.childline.org.uk

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