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Release Ayrshire

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Delivered by: Release Ayrshire This is a Claimed organisation
Last updated: 21/10/2025

Release was founded in 2018 after a string of heartbreaking suicides in the local area of East Ayrshire - tragically these suicides were all young men. After realizing how little help there was for people in crisis, the charity was created to challenge the stigmas around men’s mental health and set out to completely diminish the typical stereotype that “men don’t cry”. 

Release has our very own SHOUT text code, where not just men but ANYONE struggling mentally - can contact the 24-hour anonymous service totally free of charge, for professional mental health support. We fund and provide a crucial first step chatting platform and offer a safe space for people to speak freely... whether it's from day-to-day worries or full mental health crisis.

Our service guarantees total anonymity, meaning anyone can reach out to us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It also ensures that anyone in crisis, will get a response IMMEDIATELY no matter what time of day it is. 

Regions:
  • East Ayrshire
  • North Ayrshire
  • South Ayrshire

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Virtual

Accessible through website or through Facebook messenger.
Mental Health
Conditions
One to One Support
Children and Young People - 10 to 16
Older Adults
Women
Open to All
Adults
TEXT RELEASE to 85258
Release Ayrshire

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free, confidential, 24/7 professional mental health support.

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