Resources

This list is a starting point for individuals seeking crisis support, general mental health resources, and specific support related to autism and neurodiversity in the UK. For emergency situations, always dial 999 or 112 for local emergency services.

Crisis Support

1. Samaritans:

   • Telephone: 116 123 (free to call)

   • Email: jo@samaritans.org

   • Provides confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

2. Shout:

   • Text "SHOUT" to 85258

   • Offers free, confidential support via text message for anyone experiencing crisis.

3. Mind Infoline:

   • Telephone: 0300 123 3393

   • Text: 86463

   • Email: info@mind.org.uk

   • Provides information and support for people experiencing mental health problems.

4. CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably):

   • Telephone: 0800 58 58 58

   • Provides support to men in the UK who are down or in crisis via a helpline and webchat.

5. NHS 111 (England):

   • Telephone: 111

   • Offers urgent medical help or advice, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

6. Breathing Space (Scotland):

   • Telephone: 0800 83 85 87

   • Offers confidential support for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression, or anxiety.

7. Lifeline (Northern Ireland):

   • Telephone: 0808 808 8000

   • Provides support to people in Northern Ireland experiencing distress or despair.

General Mental Health Support:

1. Mind - Mental Health Charity:

   • Website: Mind

   • Offers information and support for people with mental health problems.

2. Rethink Mental Illness:

   • Website: Rethink Mental Illness

   • Provides advice and information to people affected by mental illness.

Neurodiversity Support – Organisations providing support for neurodivergent individuals:

1. National Autistic Society (NAS):

   • Website: National Autistic Society

   • Helpline: 0808 800 4104

   • Email: supportercare@nas.org.uk

   • Offers information, support, and advocacy for autistic individuals and their families.

2. Ambitious about Autism:

   • Website: Ambitious about Autism

   • Provides information, support, and services for children and young people with autism.

3. Autism Network Scotland:

   • Website: Autism Network Scotland

   • Provides information and support for individuals with autism, their families, and professionals.

4. ADHD Foundation:

   • Website: ADHD Foundation

   • Offers support, information, and resources for ADHDers and their families.

5. ADHD UK:

   • Website: ADHD UK

   • Provides information and support for individuals affected by ADHD.

6. British Dyslexia Association (BDA):

   • Website: British Dyslexia Association

   • Provides support and resources for dyslexia.

7. The Dyscalculia Information Centre:

   • Website: The Dyscalculia Information Centre

   • Offers information and resources specifically focused on dyscalculia.

8. Dyspraxia Foundation:

   • Website: Dyspraxia Foundation

   • Provides information, support, and resources for individuals with dyspraxia.

9. Tourettes Action:

   • Website: Tourettes Action

   • Provides support, information, and resources for individuals and families affected by Tourette's Syndrome.

10. ADDISS (Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service):

    • Website: ADDISS

    • Provides support, training, and resources for ADHDers and related conditions.

11. Autism Alliance UK:

    • Website: Autism Alliance UK

    • A network of autism-focused organisations providing support and resources for autistic individuals and their families.