You can use this directory to find out about the various services that can further support you as a member of the autism community, whether it is through Education, Health or even Social Support (just to name a few).

AMPARO

A nationwide confidential service that provides short-term or longer-term support to those affected by suicide and by this they mean not just ‘next of kin’ – absolutely anyone who has been affected by suicide.

Their services can be provided one-to-one, to family groups, groups of work colleagues – whatever you prefer and is most appropriate to your situation. Amparo is currently offered by telephone or video link, in person, ‘walk and talk’ or in community venues, wherever you are most comfortable. You can refer yourself or another at any stage of bereavement or (with your permission) other agencies can make a referral on your behalf (your GP, the coroner, a police officer or a funeral director, for example).

Families Anonymous

A world-wide fellowship of family members and friends affected by another’s abuse of mind-altering substances, or related behavioural problems, who now want to help others by providing mutual support and a forum where experiences and anxieties can be shared.

They hold regular meetings encouraging any affected person to attend so they can learn to adopt an honest and consistent approach towards the addict and bring him/her to realise that he/she needs help to live without drugs.

Rehab 4 Addiction

A nationwide advisory and referral service for people who suffer from alcohol, drug and behavioural addiction that works closely with rehabilitation centres and outpatient clinics throughout the United Kingdom and the admissions team to match your addiction with an appropriately placed rehabilitation centre.

They offer free advice on both private and free service options available and give a selection of treatment options for you to consider to help you make an informed choice and decision in choosing the best treatment for you or your loved one’s specific needs. They even walk you through the entire rehab process so you can fully understand how rehab works before you commit to a decision on it.

Sanctuary Family Support

A Liverpool-based parent ran charitable organisation that offers support to substance misusers and their families, helping them to achieve a better quality of life. Started by four parents in 1999 who realised that there was no service like this available to affect families.

They offer a free Confidential Services including advice, support, counselling and training in a space where people can grow and flourish. You can phone them or see them in person.

Smoke Free Sefton

A free, friendly stop smoking service based in Sefton that can massively boost your chances of quitting for good. If you’re ready to quit smoking, they’re here to help. Their team of experts can provide you with the tools, support, and guidance you need to kick the habit for good.

They offer you an individual quit programme for up to 12 weeks were you will be offered weekly tailored advice and support from a Specialist Practitioner to help plan and manage your quit attempt including the use of stop smoking medications including Champix and Nicotine Replacement Therapy. They also work alongside the NHS, local pharmacies, and a range of other organisations to support your journey to becoming smoke-free. You just need to be aged 12+ and live in Sefton.

Waythrough

England based Specialists who offer services for people looking for advice and support with mental health, alcohol, drugs, supported housing, domestic abuse, employment, training and education, as well as other related areas like gambling and the criminal justice system. They have high quality, evidence-based services are designed around the needs of the people they serve with their vision being to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.

Their friendly, free and confidential services can give people advice and support with mental health, alcohol, drugs, housing and related areas. This includes clinical services, employment, training and education, health and well-being, domestic abuse, children, young people and families, women, criminal justice and community and offender rehabilitation. They support people from many different backgrounds through safe, non-judgemental spaces in local places across England staffed by volunteers and people with their own lived experiences, as well as their professional teams. You don’t always need a referral – many of their services are happy for you to simply pick up the phone, email them or walk straight into reception to talk.

With You

A nationwide charity providing free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health through support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service or online.

They will work with you to put together a plan to help you change how you think and feel about your alcohol or drug use. This plan provides opportunities to do 1 to 1 support for confidentiality, group support to share experiences, doing a detox or help with going to rehab.