Autism
Getting risk support
You should telephone: 999 or go to A&E if:
- someone's life is at risk – for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
- you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.
Get advice from telephone: 111 or ask for an urgent GP appointment if:
- you're not able to speak to your local NHS urgent mental health helpline
- you need help urgently for your mental health, but it's not an emergency
- you're not sure what to do
Telephone: 111 will tell you the right place to get help if you need to see someone. You may be able to speak to a nurse, or mental health nurse, over the phone.
A GP can advise you about helpful treatments and help you access mental health services. You may be able to refer yourself to some services.
CAMHS Crisis Team
The crisis and liaison team provide mental health support to young people (up to the age of 18) who are experiencing a crisis with their mental health.
Humber and North Yorkshire Keyworker Service
The Humber and North Yorkshire Keyworker Service supports children and young people with a learning disability or who are autistic, with the most complex needs and are inpatients in, or at risk of being admitted to, a mental health inpatient unit.
The Dynamic Support Register (DSR)
The Dynamic Support Register (DSR) is for children and young people with a diagnosis of autism or learning disability and with behaviours that are highly challenging. Children on the DSR present a high risk for their safety and well-being. Access to the DSR is via social care and requires parent consent, or consent of the young person once they are aged 16. Some children and young people on the dynamic support register are eligible for keyworking support.