National helplines and support services

Offers parenting support including an advice service for parents of 0-19 year olds

Text SHOUT to 85258 a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. You don’t have to hide behind a smile – whatever’s going on, letting it out can help. Text us anytime for free, to talk with a trained volunteer who’ll help you feel calmer.

Our helpline and webchat are open 365 days a year, offering practical suggestions for all of life’s problems – whether that’s anxiety, relationship concerns, health worries, money worries or suicidal thoughts. 0800 58 58 58, (5pm to midnight every day).

0300 304 7000 for anyone experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else (4.30pm to 10.30pm, every day).

0300 1233393 for information and signposting (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday)

PDA, Pathological Demand Avoidance is where individuals share characteristics with others on the spectrum and also have a distinct cluster of additional traits.
Information, support, training, raising awareness, promoting acceptance, empowering people.

An online discussion forum that often includes discussion around autism.

Scope’s online community is an online space where disabled people and their families can talk about the things that matter to them. Members of their community can browse categories and create discussions or post comments to ask questions, make friends and share their experiences.

Samaritans is a Helpline that provides someone to listen to you and a be able to talk through any worries, concerns or troubles you may have. You can call any time, day or night.
Helpline number – Call 116 123 for free