Breathing Space - Scotland Breathing Space aims to provide: an alternative and easily accessible ‘first stop’ service assistance at an early stage in order to stop problems escalating empathy, understanding and advice through active listening hope when none exists direction for those who do not know where to seek help Breathing Space is free to phone from a landline and any mobile phone network. The phone number won't show up in telephone bills. Breathing Space complements the work of other phonelines and agencies which are endeavouring to reduce suicide rates in Scotland. Please search on our website for such services. The service is operationally managed by NHS 24 and delivered from NHS 24 contact centres in Clydebank, Cardonald and South Queensferry. WEBSITE LINK CONTACT: Telephone: 0800 83 85 87 Manage Cookie Preferences