Why do you care?

Hi Flowers , thank you for sharing how you’re feeling. It sounds like you’ve been through a lot. You mentioned feeling scared – that’s a really hard place to be. From your other thread I’m aware you’ve contacted Samaritans, but I’m adding some information below that I hope is helpful.

The National Autistic Society does not currently operate a crisis or emergency service. If you’re finding it hard to cope or have thoughts of harming yourself, please seek help. If you feel you [or anyone else] is at risk of immediate harm, dial 999 or contact one of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page:

https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help.  

If it’s not an emergency but you’re still struggling, speaking to a health professional can help. If your GP is closed, you can call 111 for NHS support. In England, Wales and Scotland, you can now choose option 2 to speak directly with mental health professionals: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/.  

Other free, confidential support includes: 

• Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24 hours a day 

• SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30-10.30pm daily)  

• Shout – Text 85258, 24 hours a day 

• Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am-6pm)  

Because you mentioned abuse and feeling scared, I’ve added some information below on domestic abuse.

To report a crime, serious incident or emergency that is happening now or about to happen:

• Call the police on 999
• People with speech and hearing impediments can use a Relay assist: https://www.relayuk.bt.com/how-to-use-relay-uk/contact-999-using-relay-uk.html
• Make a silent 999 call: https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-us/what-and-how-to-report/how-to-report/how-to-make-a-silent-999-call/

To report a crime that has already happened or is not an emergency.

• Telephone: 101
• Online reporting and further information: www.police.uk/.../

Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help from the NHS Domestic Abuse Helplines: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) provides support for women experiencing domestic abuse. Open 24 hours per day, every day.

• Telephone: 0808 2000 247
• https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

You can find your local Victim Support service by searching online for ‘[geographical area/local police force]’ + ‘victim support’.

We hope some of these resources help. If you feel able, please let us know how you’re doing. Remember, you deserve support and there are people who want to help.

Best wishes,

Anna Mod

Hi Flowers , thank you for sharing how you’re feeling. It sounds like you’ve been through a lot. You mentioned feeling scared – that’s a really hard place to be. From your other thread I’m aware you’ve contacted Samaritans, but I’m adding some information below that I hope is helpful.

The National Autistic Society does not currently operate a crisis or emergency service. If you’re finding it hard to cope or have thoughts of harming yourself, please seek help. If you feel you [or anyone else] is at risk of immediate harm, dial 999 or contact one of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page:

https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help.  

If it’s not an emergency but you’re still struggling, speaking to a health professional can help. If your GP is closed, you can call 111 for NHS support. In England, Wales and Scotland, you can now choose option 2 to speak directly with mental health professionals: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/.  

Other free, confidential support includes: 

• Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24 hours a day 

• SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30-10.30pm daily)  

• Shout – Text 85258, 24 hours a day 

• Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am-6pm)  

Because you mentioned abuse and feeling scared, I’ve added some information below on domestic abuse.

To report a crime, serious incident or emergency that is happening now or about to happen:

• Call the police on 999
• People with speech and hearing impediments can use a Relay assist: https://www.relayuk.bt.com/how-to-use-relay-uk/contact-999-using-relay-uk.html
• Make a silent 999 call: https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-us/what-and-how-to-report/how-to-report/how-to-make-a-silent-999-call/

To report a crime that has already happened or is not an emergency.

• Telephone: 101
• Online reporting and further information: www.police.uk/.../

Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help from the NHS Domestic Abuse Helplines: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) provides support for women experiencing domestic abuse. Open 24 hours per day, every day.

• Telephone: 0808 2000 247
• https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

You can find your local Victim Support service by searching online for ‘[geographical area/local police force]’ + ‘victim support’.

We hope some of these resources help. If you feel able, please let us know how you’re doing. Remember, you deserve support and there are people who want to help.

Best wishes,

Anna Mod