Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) has launched a new text messaging advice and support service for autistic people.
ChatAutism is a free and confidential advice and support service run by the Trust’s Specialist Autism Team (SAT). It is available for anyone living in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland who is aged 14 years old and over (including adults) with an autism diagnosis – as well as their families and/ or carers.
Get in touch with ChatAutism by texting 07312 277097. A qualified health professional from the Specialist Autism Team will get back to you within 24 hours on weekdays.
The service can help with things such as:
- emotional wellbeing
- how to have a healthy lifestyle
- how to have healthy relationships
- advice on drugs, alcohol and smoking
- support with understanding autism
- signposting to helpful resources.
ChatAutism is safe and easy to use. It is the first and only service in the United Kingdom offering text-based healthcare for autistic people.
LPT developed the service with the help of autistic people from all ages, as well as their parents and carers, to identify what health and wellbeing support ChatAutism should provide and adaptions to make the service accessible to service users.
The service runs throughout the year during Monday to Friday – including over the school holidays (bank holidays not included).
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