Helplines and services
Helplines
If you are believe there is a danger to yourself or to others, then do seek immediate help.
If you are based in the UK, then these organisations are there to help you:
- Emergency services: Call 999
- The Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit https://www.samaritans.org/
- Mind: Call 0300 102 1234 or visit https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/ to find more helplines
- CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): Call 0800 58 58 58 or visit https://www.thecalmzone.net/
- Citizens Advice Bureau: Visit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Please note that each organisation has their own privacy and terms. Phone lines may be open at different times of the day and night, and call charges may apply.
UK charities supporting neurodiversity
| National Autistic Society | https://www.autism.org.uk/ |
| ADHD UK | https://adhduk.co.uk/ |
| British Dyslexia Association | https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ |
| Dyspraxia Foundation | https://dyspraxiafoundation.co.uk/ |
| Tourettes Action | https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/ |
| The Brain Charity | https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/ |
Funding for the workplace
| Access to Work | https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work |