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If you don't have anyone to ask for help use one of the numbers below.


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Emergency Services

Police, Fire, Ambulance: 999 Life-threatening emergencies.
Non-Emergency Police Enquiries: 101 Non-Life-threatening emergencies.





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Medical Assistance

NHS 24: 111 Non-emergency health concerns.



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Suicide Prevention

Samaritans: Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org Provides 24/7 confidential support for individuals experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts.
Breathing Space Scotland: Call 0800 83 85 87 Provides 24/7 confidential support for individuals experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts.
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: Call 0800 689 5652 (available 6 pm to midnight daily). Offers supportive listening for anyone with thoughts of suicide.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): Call 0800 58 58 58 Provides support for those affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.



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Support for Children and Young People:

Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Call 0800 1111 Offers free, confidential support for individuals under 19.



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Carer Support:

North Lanarkshire Carers Together: Call 01698 404055 NL Carers Together is working in partnership with Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire and a wide range of third sector and national organisations to influence policy development and service provision.
Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Call 01236 755 550 Lanarkshire Carers works with and for carers to develop and deliver services that make a positive difference to their lives.



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Utility Emergencies:

Gas Emergency Services: Call 0800 111 999 For gas leaks or emergencies 24-hour service.
Scottish Water Emergency Line: Call 0800 111 999 (24-hour service).
Scottish Water Emergency Line: Call 0800 111 999 (24-hour service).



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Roadside Assistance:

RAC: Call 0333 2000 999.



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Support for Hearing or Speech Impairments:

RTextphone (Minicom) Emergency Line: For those using a Textphone, dial 18000 in an emergency.