Its not always easy...... A list of helplines for you and your family
Autism Helpline provided by the National Autistic Society - impartial, confidential information, advice and support to people on the autism spectrum, their families, professionals, researchers and students.
Call 0808 800 4104 lines are open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and are free from landlines and most mobiles. http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/advice-and-information-services.aspx
Mind - The UK's leading mental health charity.. for more information go to http://www.mind.org.uk/help/diagnoses_and_conditions/depression
For help and support by Childrens Services - Hampshire County Council go to http://www3.hants.gov.uk/childrens-services/specialneeds.htm
To contact Childrens Services Hampshire County Council call 0845 603 5620 or email childrens.services@hants.gov.uk
Contact a Family will give you a whole range of support and information please go to http://www.cafamily.org.uk/inyourarea/england/southeast/index.html
Get Self Help is an online one stop shop offering you a whole host of information and techniques to deal with depression, anxiety and associated feelings... go to http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/sitemap.htm
The Counselling Directory is a directory of all counsellors in the Alton and Surrounding areas... For more information go to http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk
The Samaritans telephone number is: 08457 90 90 90, their website is http://www.samaritans.org/?gclid=CLPxn7ruv6sCFUYf4QodyWN0rA
If you are experiencing depression or any other associated conditions/feelings we advise you to seek medical support and treatment. This can be done via your local GP. In the event that you are unable to communicate your feelings, we would advise you to write your feelings down and take that with you.
Turn2me can offer you support. For more information please go to https://www.turn2me.org/index.php/articles/147-depression-101.html?gclid=CNyuv_Pyv6sCFcWHDgodREeQqw
Advice on mental health from Hampshire County Council. Please go to http://www3.hants.gov.uk/adult-services/health-wellbeing/adultmh.htm this website has a wealth of information about local services in your area
The Alton Counselling Service number is 01420 89207
