Resources
We have put together some helpful resources for Neurodivergent people in Switzerland, including organisations, crisis lines and more
Quick Links
Organisations
Local organisations who support Neurodivergent People.
Switzerland Wide
Provides information and resources for families and adults with autism spectrum disorders in Switzerland.
Language(s): German, French, Italian
Website:
- German: https://www.autismus.ch/
- French: https://www.autisme.ch/
- Italian: https://autismo.ch/
Promotes self-determination and inclusion for individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and neurodivergent conditions by providing open exchange, mutual encouragement, and helpful information.
Language(s): German, English, French, Ukrainian, Russian, Arabic
Website: https://enableme.ch
German Speaking Switzerland
Supporting Adults with ADHD in German-Speaking Switzerland with counselling service and advocacy. Their website includes an ADHD screening test.
Language(s): German
Website: https://adhs20plus.ch/
Elpos contains information and resources for families and adults living with ADHD in Switzerland
Language(s): German
Website: https://elpos.ch/
An innovative educational offering for mental health, well-being and empowerment. Currently available for Zurich and Bern (eventually available for Interlachen and Biel).
Language(s): German
Website:
French Speaking Switzerland
A-Cube is a recognized public utility association, founded on April 18, 2018 by autonomous adults diagnosed on the autism spectrum (ASD). It aims to bring people together, and to raise awareness for the specificities and needs of autistic adults without intellectual disability in French-speaking Switzerland. They offer support groups, trainings, and project collaborations.
Language(s): French
Website: https://a-cube.ch/
CPAP is a community of autistic people trained in providing support. Its training programs vary: peer support, coaching, and other types of support. They offer individualized, professional and experienced support to anyone affected by the autism spectrum in French-speaking Switzerland in a variety of areas including: coaching, peer support, support in life projects and various procedures (school transitions, job search, gaining independence, insurance measures, etc.), support in daily living activities, academic or professional support.
Language(s): French
Website: https://www.pairs-autistes.ch/
Organisations outside Switzerland
Partners for Youth is a Canadian organisation which offers a variety of programs and resources. Coordinated for youth by youth, the program “Making Waves” seeks to promote healthy relationships while helping participants develop their leadership skills.
Language(s): French, English
Website: https://partnersforyouth.ca/programs/making-waves/
Crisis Lines
These Helplines provide emergency support to those in crisis.
All Switzerland
A crisis service for English speakers in Switzerland. The English phone line is open from 6pm to 11pm daily and you can reach it by calling 0800 143 000.
French, German and Italian speakers are available 24/7 by calling 143.
You can also start a live chat or write a letter
Language(s): English, French, German, Italian
Website: https://www.143.ch/en