Mental Health & Autism Information Hub
Practical Mental Health Information, Strategies & Support
Explore practical information on autism, bereavement and mental health, including coping strategies, articles, useful books and links to organisations that may offer further support. You can also find information connected with the topics covered in our free online workshops and therapeutic groups.
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Autism Information & Support
Autism. [Also known as Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD,) Autistic Spectrum Condition, (ASC,) Aspergers, The Spectrum, and High-Functioning Autism.]
Coming soon, there will be some useful information, books and helpful organisations you may want to contact, plus a glossary of terms that you may come across.
Helpful Autism Tools & Strategies
Blank Family Conversation Record
Warwickshire County Council
The 5 Senses Calming Exercise
Edited by Elissa Vale
Recommended Books About Autism
Autism Articles
The Buckland Review of Autism Employment: report and recommendations
A review of Autism in the workplace. Only 3 in 10 autistic people are currently in employment.
Crown copyright 2024
Website LinkAutism Charities & Support Organisations
Autism East Midlands
Support for Autistic Young People, Adults and Families
Autism West Midlands
Supporting Autistic People and their Families
Autizma
Autizma is an asset-based Community Interest Company, created to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism. Providing highly regarded autism and learning disability training to families, practitioners and services who support people with Learning Disabilities and Autism (LDA). We are highly regarded in our training and consultancy services for enhancing the knowledge, skills and confidence within the Health, Education and Social Care sectors.
Child Autism UK
Child Autism UK helps children with autism achieve their potential. We provide services to enable children to overcome difficulties with communication, learning and life skills and give families the techniques and strategies to cope with autism through the use of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Child Autism UK also provides training and a network for ABA professionals working with young children.
I AM ICHRONIC
Empowering chronically ill, disabled, and neurodivergent people to access their rights, be heard, and thrive.
Our Mission
I AM IChronic CIC (Company number 16510576) is a disabled-led, autistic-run Community Interest Company, dedicated to:
- Empowering individuals through advocacy
- Reducing isolation and stigma
- Raising awareness and education for both individuals and the wider community
Ensuring all surplus income is reinvested into community advocacy services
Services include
Non Judgmental Advocacy (Based on 3 tiers starting with 30 mins FREE)
Consultancy/Training/Workshops
Partnership working with brands and organisations that share the same vision and values.
National Autistic Society
We are the UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.
New Level Therapy - Maria Robinson
New Level Therapy offers a unique online counselling service tailored to the needs of each individual or family. In a safe space, with non-judgemental therapeutic support, you can learn to recognise your needs and find ways to meet them, work through concerns, release negative beliefs and behaviours, and rediscover motivation and meaning in your life.
Parent Talk
Extra support for your child can be found here: https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/school-life/special-education-needs-disabilities-send/sen-support-ehcp-iep
Rugby Autism Network
Rugby Autism Network is a registered charity. We aim to support parents helping them to do their best and enabling families to enjoy more quality time together.
Your Safe Harbour, Psychotherapy & Counselling
Are you struggling to cope? Do you need to talk confidentially to a fully qualified BACP- or UKCP-registered psychotherapist or counsellor?
Your Safe Harbour provides a safe and quiet space to think through your concerns, with non-judgemental therapeutic support to help you reflect on your options.
Your Safe Harbour provides counselling and psychotherapy for adults, young people, couples, families and groups.
We also provide workplace training, including stress management, redundancy support, bullying and coping with work/life pressures.
Based in Rugby and also available online, we offer a highly confidential service with fully qualified and registered staff.
Please note : We are not responsible for the accuracy or provision of other charities and services. Our excellent volunteers have gathered this information for us and we hope you find it useful.
Bereavement Support & Information
Upcoming groups will help you to understand the grieving process and how it might impact you and those around you.
How do we cope with grief? What makes us unable to move on and how to address these sticking points?
Articles in this section will help you to recognise how well you are coping and why you might be feeling stuck. Coping strategies may also be suggested.
Bereavement Articles
Bereavement Charities & Support Organisations
New Level Therapy - Maria Robinson
New Level Therapy offers a unique online counselling service tailored to the needs of each individual or family. In a safe space, with non-judgemental therapeutic support, you can learn to recognise your needs and find ways to meet them, work through concerns, release negative beliefs and behaviours, and rediscover motivation and meaning in your life.
Your Safe Harbour, Psychotherapy & Counselling
Are you struggling to cope? Do you need to talk confidentially to a fully qualified BACP- or UKCP-registered psychotherapist or counsellor?
Your Safe Harbour provides a safe and quiet space to think through your concerns, with non-judgemental therapeutic support to help you reflect on your options.
Your Safe Harbour provides counselling and psychotherapy for adults, young people, couples, families and groups.
We also provide workplace training, including stress management, redundancy support, bullying and coping with work/life pressures.
Based in Rugby and also available online, we offer a highly confidential service with fully qualified and registered staff.
Please note : We are not responsible for the accuracy or provision of other charities and services. Our excellent volunteers have gathered this information for us and we hope you find it useful.
General Mental Health Support & Information
Here you can find information and links to other charities, services and helplines who may be able to offer ongoing support and information.
Mental Health Articles & Advice
Mental Health Charities, Services & Helplines
New Level Therapy - Maria Robinson
New Level Therapy offers a unique online counselling service tailored to the needs of each individual or family. In a safe space, with non-judgemental therapeutic support, you can learn to recognise your needs and find ways to meet them, work through concerns, release negative beliefs and behaviours, and rediscover motivation and meaning in your life.
Your Safe Harbour, Psychotherapy & Counselling
Are you struggling to cope? Do you need to talk confidentially to a fully qualified BACP- or UKCP-registered psychotherapist or counsellor?
Your Safe Harbour provides a safe and quiet space to think through your concerns, with non-judgemental therapeutic support to help you reflect on your options.
Your Safe Harbour provides counselling and psychotherapy for adults, young people, couples, families and groups.
We also provide workplace training, including stress management, redundancy support, bullying and coping with work/life pressures.
Based in Rugby and also available online, we offer a highly confidential service with fully qualified and registered staff.
Please note : We are not responsible for the accuracy or provision of other charities and services. Our excellent volunteers have gathered this information for us and we hope you find it useful.
Mental Health Support for Young People
Here you can find information and links to other charities,services and helplines who may be able to offer ongoing support and information.
New Level Therapy - Maria Robinson
New Level Therapy offers a unique online counselling service tailored to the needs of each individual or family. In a safe space, with non-judgemental therapeutic support, you can learn to recognise your needs and find ways to meet them, work through concerns, release negative beliefs and behaviours, and rediscover motivation and meaning in your life.
Parent Talk
Extra support for your child can be found here: https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/school-life/special-education-needs-disabilities-send/sen-support-ehcp-iep
Your Safe Harbour, Psychotherapy & Counselling
Are you struggling to cope? Do you need to talk confidentially to a fully qualified BACP- or UKCP-registered psychotherapist or counsellor?
Your Safe Harbour provides a safe and quiet space to think through your concerns, with non-judgemental therapeutic support to help you reflect on your options.
Your Safe Harbour provides counselling and psychotherapy for adults, young people, couples, families and groups.
We also provide workplace training, including stress management, redundancy support, bullying and coping with work/life pressures.
Based in Rugby and also available online, we offer a highly confidential service with fully qualified and registered staff.
Please note : We are not responsible for the accuracy or provision of other charities and services. Our excellent volunteers have gathered this information for us and we hope you find it useful.
