Autism, Suicide Prevention & Crisis Resources

Are you autistic and experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide? Does this describe someone you care for? Have Dreams has compiled resources to support neurodivergent individuals and their families in managing suicide risk. Click the underlined links below for more information.
*If you can’t stay safe, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.

Autism & Suicide Prevention Information on Risk Factors & Warning Signs (PDF)
Reasons for Living

Crisis Resources
Warmlines are numbers you can call for emotional support to prevent a crisis. Hotlines (indicated with an *) are numbers you can call or text when you are already in crisis and need help staying safe.

• 988 Lifeline*

• 988 Info For the Autism Community

• Crisis TextLine*

• Project LETS*

• The Trevor Project* hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals in crisis

• Warmlines

Need an autism-affirming therapist to talk to about your suicidal thoughts and get support? Reach out about Have Dreams’ therapy services.

Self-Soothing & Coping Resources

• Autistic Fatigue & Burnout Coping Strategies

• How to Build a Sensory Self-Soothing Kit

Autism & Grief Overview

Feeling isolated? Check out these resources for social connection and peer support

• AANE virtual support groups & social group

• Urban Autism Solutions meetups

• Illinois Masonic Connections Club

• Ascension Alexian Brothers virtual teen support groups - email AHBHHHEResourceCenter@ascension.org

• Interest-oriented groups on MeetUp.com

• Neurodivergence-oriented groups on MeetUp–here’s one!

• Classes and community spaces connected to your interests (theater, gaming, knitting circles–whatever YOU love!)

• Your public library may have game nights, events, and/or sensory-friendly spaces, too!

Thank you to Have Dreams’ partners at the University of Utah and Academic Autism Spectrum Partnership in Research and Education (AASPIRE) Suicide Prevention Project (SPP) for sharing their expertise in developing this resource.