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Helplines in Scotland.

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Adults

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information by...


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Youth

Breathing Space Scotland is a free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16...


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LGBTQ+

LGBT Helpline Scotland offers free and confidential support over phone and online chat. We are here to help the LGBTQ+...


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Get free help for loneliness today from helpline in Scotland

There are 3 helplines you can call in Scotland if you're feeling lonely. Everyone feels lonely sometimes and there's no shame in seeking support. Loneliness can look like:

When loneliness is experienced for a long time, it's usually because you're not connecting with others on a deep level. People were made to experience meaningful connections, so when we feel disconnected from others, it can have a negative impact on our wellbeing.

Loneliness can be felt whether you spend a lot of time with others or alone. When you feel lonely, you may feel separate from others or like you don't belong. This can be very isolating and cause a lot of emotional pain.

If you find it difficult to reach out to people, you may be reluctant to contact a helpline in Scotland However, when you call a helpline, you'll be connected with someone who truly wants to understand your experience and who can offer you the support you need.

Consider contacting a hotline in Scotland right away for free, private help with feeling lonely.


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