Mental Health and Resilience Service (MHARS)
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Phone
0800 118 2962
Specific services
Immediate Support in Midlothian
If you’re experiencing mental distress or crisis in Midlothian, we’re here to help. Our mental health practitioners offer short-term, confidential support and will work with you to create a plan that meets your needs—often within an hour.
We can:
• Connect you with local groups, volunteering opportunities, or work support
• Link you to specialist or longer-term services
• Refer you to the Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) service for up to 14 days of support
• Help you build coping strategies and strengthen resilience
• Offer practical advice with everyday challenges
Reach out when you need us—we’re here to listen and help.
Hours available
Our services are available 8am - 8pm, 7 days per week.
How to use this service
- Phone
0800 118 2962
Additional information
Our service is for anyone aged 18 and over who lives in Midlothian.
You don’t need a referral from your GP or any other professional.
You can contact us directly whenever you need support.
If you are referred to the Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) service, you will receive a wellbeing check-in from a practitioner within 24 hours. Most people then have their first support session within five days of that check-in.
Our service is free of charge.