Local autism support groups
Peer support groups are available for autistic residents.
These groups provide a friendly, open, and non-judgemental space to meet other autistic people.
Email Autism.Commissioning@newham.gov.uk to register.
You can also read what local residents say about peer support groups and neurodivergent activities/events they have joined here.
Current groups:
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Autism, Work & Anxiety Peer Support Group (online) Open to those on the waiting list or self diagnosed. People in volunteering roles are also welcome to join. To join, please email aisha.ahmed58@nhs.net |
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Open Peer Support Group Open Adults Autism Peer Support Group (in-person) This group meets quarterly on Monday 12-1pm. (can go on to 5pm). Takes place after the ARAG meeting, all are welcome to drop in. If you have any questions please email Christina on: AutismOutreachNewham@gmail.com |
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Carers of Autistic Adults Support Group (in-person) First Monday every month in Central Park Café (East Ham), inside the park, near Bartle Avenue E6. Join our WhatsApp group to chat and ask questions. To join the group, please complete this form For information on the next group meeting, please contact: carersautisticresidentsnewham@gmail.com |
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Mental Health Peer Support Group (in-person) A peer support group hosted by VoiceAbility for autistic residents to offer support to each other around mental health. It will be a safe space to create connections, share tips and helpful services. Drop in: Second Monday of every month from 12:30pm to 2pm Location: The Resource Centre, 200 Chargeable Lane, E13 8DW Email: SpeakOutNewham@voiceability.org Telephone: 0300 303 1660 Website: www.voiceability.org |
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Beckton Friendship Club (in-person) Social group for autistic residents and residents with a learning disability Sessions take place on the second Saturday of the month from 2pm – 3:30pm To attend email shamilla.kumari@newham.gov.uk |
Interested in setting up and running your own autistic adult peer-to-peer support group?
This useful document explains how to set up your own group: NAS Toolkit
