If you are autistic, have ADHD, are waiting for an assessment, or support someone who is, there are services and resources that can help. Support is available across Essex to help with wellbeing, mental health, practical advice, peer support and everyday challenges.
The links below include local services, national organisations, talking therapies and wellbeing support. You can explore the resources that feel most relevant to you and contact services directly for more information.
Autism support
Local autism support
- All-Age Autism Outreach Service – information, advice and support for autistic people and their families.
- Autism Navigation Service (SUMMIT) – practical guidance and signposting to local support.
- SAFE Essex – autism support services across Essex.
- National Autistic Society Essex Branch – local information, support and community connections.
Wellbeing and mental health support
- Mid Essex Talking Therapies
- Basildon and Brentwood Talking Therapies
- South East Essex Talking Therapies
- North East Essex Talking Therapies
Additional support
- Healthy Mind Community Connectors
- Healthy Mind Hub
- Essex Frontline – information about local support and services.
- Trust Links Wellbeing App – tools and resources to support wellbeing.
ADHD support
National information and advice
- ADHDadultUK – support and information for adults with ADHD.
- ADDitude – information, articles, tools and support resources.
- NHS inform: ADHD – information about symptoms, diagnosis and support.
- How to ADHD YouTube channel – videos and practical tips about living with ADHD.
Wellbeing and mental health support
- Mid Essex Talking Therapies
- Basildon and Brentwood Talking Therapies
- South East Essex Talking Therapies
- North East Essex Talking Therapies
- Thurrock Talking Therapies
- West Essex Talking Therapies
Additional support
Need urgent help?
If you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, call 999. If you need urgent mental health support, visit Essex Frontline to find the right service for your area.
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SEND and neurodiversity support for children and young people in Essex