Autism links in Manchester
Parent groups and support groups
Chinese Carers of Autistic Children Group
Contact: Helen Chow
Tel: 0161 228 0138
Grange School Parents Group
Contact: Laura Rhodes
Tel: 0161 231 2590
Email: admin@grange.manchester.sch.uk
Lifted
Contact: Emma Gerrard
Tel: 0161 498 0312
Email: emma.caring@gmaddventures.org.uk
For more information click here
Parent Carer forums
Advocacy and support services
Autizma
Autizma is a Greater Manchester and Lancashire Community Interest Company providing services throughout the UK.
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Telephone: 07956 002933 / 07950 940030
Web: www.autizma.co.uk Email: info@autizma.co.uk Twitter: @Autizma Facebook: Autizma CIC
Manchester Advocacy Hub
Gaddum Centre
6 Great Jackson Street
Manchester
M15 4AX
Referrals: 0161 214 3904
Advice: 0161 214 3934
Email: advocacy@gaddum.co.uk
Contact: Ashley Wood, Louise Smith and Brenda Norden
www.manchesteradvocacyhub.co.uk
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Mind in Manchester
Zion Community Centre
339 Stretford Road
Hulme
Manchester
M15 4ZY.
Tel: 0161 769 5732
Email: info@manchestermind.org
Advice Team Drop-Ins are on:
Monday 1pm-4pm
Thursday 10am-1pm
Alternatively, you can make a referral for an appointment by calling 0161 769 5732 or emailing advice@manchestermind.org.
Young adults' service (YASP) also provide advice for individuals aged 15-18, with a weekly advice drop-in.
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Talbot House Support Centre
Monsall Street
Harpurhey
Manchester
M40 8QF
Tel: 203 4095
Contact: Bernie Wood
Email: info@talbothouse.info
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Talbot House is able to accompany families to appointments and provide advocacy. (Learning Disabilities focus).
Other support
Manchester Early Help for parents and young people
Use this online directory which provides the details of different services that are available in the Manchester area.
Or discover more about Early Help and how you can get support.
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https://hsm.manchester.gov.uk/kb5/manchester/directory/directory.page?directorychannel=1-10
Counselling services
Respect for All
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Respect for All offer counselling and play therapy to people who have learning disabilities, Asperger's, autism spectrum conditions, supporting parents, families and carers.
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Tel: 0161 532 4070
helpline number: 0161 532 4075
Website: www.respectforall.org.uk/counselling/
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(the helpline is staffed for 2 hours (times variable) a day, 6 days a week and there is a 24 hour voice mail on also.
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