Our resources are here to help you better understand your mental health and find support when you need it.
Explore information on signs to look out for, ways to support your wellbeing, and helpful services and organisations available across the local area.
Understanding Your Mental Health
It isn’t always easy to recognise when you might need some extra support. This guide highlights some of the emotional experiences and life challenges that can affect your mental health, as well as the types of support available through One Step Borders.
Take a look through the guide below to learn more about what to look out for and how we can support you.
You might benefit from support if you’re experiencing:
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Anxiety, low mood or ongoing stress
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Panic attacks or persistent worry
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Feeling overwhelmed or withdrawn
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Grief or loss
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Difficulties in relationships
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Challenges at home or family disconnection
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Loneliness or isolation
How One Step Borders Can Support You
Everyone’s experience of mental health is different, which is why the support you receive should reflect what you’re going through.
At One Step Borders, we offer a range of support to help you explore what’s affecting your mental health, develop ways to cope and work towards positive change.
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One-to-one mental health support
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Counselling and psychotherapy
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Trauma-informed support
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Support to understand patterns and build confidence
Ready to reach out?
If you’re aged 16–25 in the Scottish Borders, you can self-refer directly to One Step Borders. You don’t need to wait until things become more difficult to ask for support.
Other Mental Health Resources
1. Quarriers Resilience for Wellbeing Service
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Contact: Call 01896 668 411 or email borders@quarriers.org.uk.
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What they do: Focuses on prevention and early intervention to help young people build coping mechanisms and improve their mental health.
2. Community Youth Hubs (Safe Spaces)
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TD1 Youth Hub (Galashiels area)
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Tweeddale Youth Action (Peebles area)
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What they do: Offer safe social spaces, positive activities, and informal support networks.
National 24/7 Crisis & Immediate Support
If you or a young person you know needs immediate assistance, these national lifelines are completely free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
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Emergency Services
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Call: 999 (If there is an immediate risk to life or safety).
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Samaritans
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Call: 116 123 (Confidential, non-judgmental 24/7 listening support).
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SHOUT Crisis Text Line
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Text: Text "SHOUT" to 85258 (24/7 silent text support for anyone struggling to cope).
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NHS 24
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Call: 111 (For urgent medical help, mental health assessment, or advice).
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Breathing Space
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Call: 0800 83 85 87 (A confidential telephone line for anyone in Scotland feeling low, depressed, or anxious).
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YoungMinds Helpline
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Call: 0800 802 5544 (Dedicated support, guidance, and resources for young people).
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