Suicide Intervention Centre (Chris’s House)

Who is this for?

  • Anyone aged 16 years old and over

Who provides this?

  • Chris’s House

Description

Chris’s House is a centre for help, response and intervention surrounding suicide. It offers one-to-one counselling which is delivered face-to-face or over Zoom to people struggling with dark thoughts.

Counselling is also available to loved ones who have been affected by suicide. There are groups where people can meet others who have been affected by suicide and gain support from its trained staff and volunteers.

How do I access this?

  • Self-referrals
  • Referrals by third parties

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

No

Location information

  • Public parking available
  • Wheelchair access

Opening times

There is a 24/7 crisis line.

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11.00 am – 9.00 pm
WednesdayClosed
Thursday 11.00 am – 9.00 pm
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Sunday 11.00 am – 3.00 pm

Contact Details

4a Newmills Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1DU

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Types of support on offer:

Online
Support in person
Support on the phone
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

Black and minority ethnic communities
Carers
Families
LGBTQ+
Loneliness/isolated groups
Men
Older people
Religion
Survivors of abuse
Women

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