• About Us
    • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact Us
  • Services
  • Get Support
    • In Schools
    • Blether Live Chat
  • Podcast
  • Get Involved!
    • Articles
    • Your Questions!
  • The Toon
  • Whats On?
  • Urgent Support

Need urgent support?

If you are in crisis or need urgent support, you can contact any of the services listed below.


If you are in a life-threatening situation call 999 to be put through to the ambulance service. If you or someone else is in danger call 999 for the Police.


Childline

Childline is a free, confidential service for under 18’s that you can access online or over the phone. Visit their website here or you can give them a call on 0800 11 11.

Samaritans

Samaritans are a UK wide charity that offer free confidential support for those in crisis or who need someone to talk to. You can contact them at any time online here, via email through jo@samaritans.org or over the phone by calling 116123.

Shout

Shout are a free crisis messenger service. You can text at 85258 at anytime, anywhere 24/7 if you are finding things difficult to cope with.

Prevent Suicide App

Prevent Suicide D&G is an App designed to support you access the support you need in moments of crisis. It is available for free in your app store now.

NHS Choices

If you have urgent concerns regarding an aspect of your health, you can use the NHS 111 Online Service here or call 111 to get support.

Bethany Christian Trust

Bethany Christian Trust

Housing
Regional
Website Directions

The Bethany Christian Trust aims to help individuals who are homeless, find and maintain accomodation. They offer support with furniture, mentoring and development opportunities.


01387 259400
craigneilson@bethanychristiantrust.com
36 Whitesands Dumfries DG1 2RS


Youth Enquiry Service - Dumfries and Galloway Council


01387 251322
yes@dumgal.gov.uk
Youth Enquiry Service, C/O DG1 Leisure Centre, Hoods Loaning, Dumfries, DG1 2HT

News

See All

For more information on how to get involved in youthwork in your local area visit dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/youthwork

© Dumfries and Galloway Council /// Privacy, Confidentiality & Cookies Policies