Emergency telephone numbers
In the event of an emergency out of normal office hours, please contact the appropriate service below:
Emergency Social Work service
Emergency social work services can be contacted outwith normal office hours.
0800 731 6969 (tel)
Police Divisional Headquarters
Police Divisional Headquarters
Newbattle Road
Dalkeith
EH22 1DY
0131 663 2855 (tel)
Childline
Free phone and confidential phone line for children who feel unsafe or concerned about something
0800 11 11 (tel)
Samaritans
For emotional advice if you are feeling depressed or suicidal.
0131 221 9999 (tel)
Breathing Space
For people with low mood or depression (freephone)
0800 838587 (tel)
Message Home
24 hours, free
to get a message home for free if you have run away
0800 700 740 (tel)
Shelter’s Free Housing Advice Helpline
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
0808 800 4444 (tel)
