LilyAnne’s Resources

Autism, ADHD and mental health resources

Clear, accessible information for adults in Hartlepool seeking support with autism, ADHD, mental health, anxiety, loneliness, emotional overwhelm and wellbeing.

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Clear support information

Find autism, ADHD and mental health information

Our resources help adults understand autism, ADHD and mental health experiences, explore practical wellbeing information and find the right route into counselling, listening support or community connection.

Neurodiversity information

Understanding autism and ADHD

Start with clear information about autism and ADHD, how they can affect adult wellbeing and the support available through LilyAnne’s Wellbeing.

What is autism?Learn about autism, sensory and communication differences, mental wellbeing and support for autistic adults.Explore autism information → What is ADHD?Learn about ADHD, attention, emotional regulation, overwhelm and support for adults with diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD.Explore ADHD information →

Autism and mental health

Experiences that can affect wellbeing

Autism is not a mental-health condition, but autistic adults may experience anxiety, low mood, burnout, loneliness, emotional overwhelm or sensory-related stress. Select a topic to read the relevant LilyAnne’s guide.

AnxietySupport for worry, fear, racing thoughts, panic and feeling unable to switch off.Read the anxiety guide → Low moodInformation about sadness, reduced motivation, hopelessness or losing interest in daily life.Read the low mood guide → Autistic burnoutFeeling drained, overloaded, unable to cope or needing time and support to recover.Read the burnout guide → LonelinessSupport when you feel isolated, misunderstood or disconnected from other people.Read the loneliness guide → Emotional overwhelmPractical information when emotions, uncertainty, change or daily demands feel too much.Read the overwhelm guide → Sensory and emotional stressInformation for times when noise, light, crowds, change or ongoing pressure become overwhelming.Read the stress guide →

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Resource topics

Each card below is a link. Select a topic and choose “Open this resource” to read the full guide, including symptoms, support options, coping strategies and referral pathways available in Hartlepool.

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Support, news, radio and podcast

Select any card below to open the service or content page.

CounsellingConfidential, person-centred counselling for adults aged 18+ in Hartlepool.Open counselling → Listening SupportA safe, non-judgemental place to talk and feel heard.Open listening support → Coffee MorningsWelcoming community sessions that help reduce loneliness and build connection.Open coffee mornings → News & ArticlesRead LilyAnne’s latest news, wellbeing information and helpful articles.Open news & articles → LilyAnne’s RadioListen to conversations about mental health, community and connection.Open LilyAnne’s Radio → LilyAnne’s PodcastHear real conversations about wellbeing, lived experience and support.Open LilyAnne’s Podcast →

Local guidance

Where to access support

Whether you are looking for advice, counselling, community support or urgent assistance, these guides explain the options available in Hartlepool.

Where to Access Mental Health SupportCounselling, community organisations, NHS services and local support options. Local Support & Referral PathwaysHow referrals work, who can refer and what happens next. Crisis Support in HartlepoolUrgent contacts and what to do if someone is at immediate risk.

Popular mental health resources

Anxiety Support Depression & Low Mood Trauma Recovery Loneliness & Isolation Burnout & Exhaustion Emotional Overwhelm

Crisis and urgent support

LilyAnne’s is not an emergency service. If you or someone else is unsafe, at immediate risk or in danger, please seek urgent help straight away.

If there is an immediate risk to life or safety, call 999.

For urgent mental health support, contact NHS 111 and select the mental health option where available.

Contact Samaritans free on 116 123, 24 hours a day, or text SHOUT to 85258 for free text support.

Read our Crisis Support in Hartlepool guide

Frequently asked questions

Can I use these resources instead of counselling?

Resources can be helpful, but they are not a replacement for professional support. If you are struggling with your mental health, counselling or listening support may help.

Can professionals use these resources?

Yes. Professionals can use this page to understand our support offer and signpost people to LilyAnne’s where appropriate.

Do you provide crisis support?

No. LilyAnne’s is not an emergency or crisis service. If someone is at immediate risk, call 999. For urgent mental health support, contact NHS 111 and select the mental health option where available.

How do I access support from LilyAnne’s?

Complete our online referral form. Our team will review your information and identify what support may be appropriate.

What happens after I make a referral?

Your referral will be reviewed by the team. Where appropriate, we may offer counselling, listening support, community wellbeing support or signposting to another service.

Looking for support?

If you need counselling, listening support, emotional wellbeing support or help finding the right service, complete a referral and our team will review your information.

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