You need to know you're not alone, that help is available, and that the right support can make a huge difference to your child's health and happiness.

What you can do now

  • Download our campaign resources  
    For information about mental health problems, the system and your rights, download our parents' guide, parents' rights guide and our Q&A for children and young people.
  • Talk to someone
    Call our Autism Helpline on 0808 800 4104 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm) or our Parent to Parent support line on 0800 9 520 520.

    Or call SANEline on 0845 767 8000 for out-of-hours support (6pm to 11pm). This is a national helpline giving emotional support and information to people affected by mental health problems. 
  • Support from the NAS
    A list of some of the services that we provide for people with autism and their families.
  • More sources of support
    A list of organisations that can give you support with issues related to mental health.