Crisis & Support Resources
If you or your child are in immediate danger, please call 911. These resources are for support and information—not a substitute for professional care.
If you or your child are in immediate danger, please call 911.
Autism Scout is designed to provide information and support, but it is not a substitute for professional medical, therapeutic, or crisis intervention services.
Immediate Crisis Support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988
24/7 crisis support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message
crisistextline.org
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
24/7 support for child abuse prevention and intervention
childhelp.org
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357
24/7 treatment referral and information service
samhsa.gov
Autism-Specific Support
Autism Society of America
1-800-328-8476
Information, referrals, and support for autism families
autism-society.org
Autism Speaks - Autism Response Team
888-288-4762
Personalized support connecting families to resources
autismspeaks.org/autism-response-team
The Arc
1-800-433-5255
Advocacy and support for families navigating services
thearc.org
Parent & Caregiver Support
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
1-800-950-6264
Text "NAMI" to 741741
Support for parents managing their own mental health
nami.org
Postpartum Support International
1-800-944-4773
Support for perinatal mood disorders
postpartum.net
Finding Professional Help
- Psychology Today - Find a Therapist — Search by specialty (autism, family therapy, trauma) · psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
- ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network) — Autistic-led organization providing resources and community · autisticadvocacy.org
When to Seek Immediate Help
Please contact emergency services (911) or go to your nearest emergency room if:
- Your child is in immediate physical danger
- You are having thoughts of harming yourself or your child
- Your child is experiencing a medical emergency
- You feel unable to safely care for your child
You are not alone. Help is available 24/7.
About Autism Scout
Autism Scout provides information and emotional support, but cannot:
- Diagnose medical or psychological conditions
- Provide therapy or clinical treatment
- Replace professional medical advice
- Intervene in crisis situations