Need Support? You’re Not Alone.
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25 July 2025Alright Sunshine explores themes of gender-based violence, misogyny, and mental health. These are real and urgent issues that impact many people — and we want to make sure you’re supported.
Below is a list of trusted organisations offering support, information, and resources in Edinburgh and across the UK. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or someone else, there are people ready to listen.
Sexual Violence & Gender-Based Violence
Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre
Support for survivors of sexual violence, including confidential counselling and advocacy.
Tel: 0131 556 9437
Open Mon–Thurs, 9am–5pm
Web: www.ercc.scot
support@ercc.scot
Rape Crisis Scotland (National Helpline)
Confidential, free support for anyone affected by sexual violence — 365 days a year.
Tel: 08088 01 03 02
Open: 6pm–12am daily
W: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Scottish Women’s Aid
Support and refuge for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
W: www.womensaid.scot
Edinburgh Women’s Aid
Local services for women and children in Edinburgh, including advice and safe housing.
Tel: 0131 315 8110
W: www.edinwomensaid.co.uk
W: info@edinwomensaid.co.uk
Shakti Women’s Aid
Specialist support for Black and Minority Ethnic women and children experiencing abuse.
Te: 0131 475 2399
W: www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk
E: info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk
Respect UK
Support for people who want to change their abusive behaviour in relationships.
Te: 0808 802 4040 (Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm)
W: www.respect.uk.net
White Ribbon UK
A campaign to end male violence against women by engaging men and boys.
W: www.whiteribbon.org.uk
Mental Health Support
Samaritans (UK-wide)
Free, confidential emotional support 24/7.
T: 116 123
W: www.samaritans.org
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Mental health support with a focus on preventing male suicide.
T: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight daily)
W: www.thecalmzone.net
Health in Mind (Edinburgh)
Local support including counselling, trauma support, and wellbeing activities.
T: 0131 225 8508
W: www.health-in-mind.org.uk
E: contactus@health-in-mind.org.uk
Mind (UK-wide)
Advice, support, and local mental health services.
W: www.mind.org.uk
T: 0300 123 3393
See Me Scotland
Scotland’s national campaign to end mental health stigma.
W: www.seemescotland.org
The Alma Project (Edinburgh)
Creative and therapeutic mental health activities in North Edinburgh.
W: www.thealmaproject.wordpress.com
Youth Support Services
The Junction (Edinburgh)
Free, confidential health and wellbeing support for 12–21 year olds.
T: 0131 553 0570
W: www.thejunction.org.uk
E: info@thejunction.org.uk
The Mix (UK-wide)
Support for under-25s on mental health, relationships, and more.
T: 0808 808 4994
W: www.themix.org.uk
Citadel Youth Centre (Edinburgh)
Youth work, mentoring, and mental health support in North Edinburgh.
T: 0131 554 0510
W: www.citadelyouthcentre.org.uk
Edinburgh Young Carers
Support for young people (ages 5–25) who care for a family member.
T: 0131 475 2322
W: www.youngcarers.org.uk
Respect Me
Scotland’s anti-bullying service, supporting young people and educators.
W: www.respectme.org.uk
If anything in the show affected you, please know you are not alone. Support is available, and there is no shame in reaching out.
