To find out about services in Surrey for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities, go to Surrey County Council’s Information Hub.
The NAS Surrey Branch runs support groups for parents of adults with autism and spouses/partners of people with autism (with or without a diagnosis).
For upcoming meetings, see our newsletter or contact Sara Truman, Acting Chair.
Please note: these services are provided by professionals working for the NAS Resource Centre based in Godalming (not by the NAS Surrey Branch). Contact details are listed below.
Autism Support, Signposting & Information Services Team – Advice service for people with autism age 16+ and/or family/friends
Tel: 01483 521743
Email: assist.surrey@nas.org.uk
One-to-one discussions with autism specialists.
NB One-to-one appointments currently not available to new clients due to overwhelming demand.
Venues and days/times:
Godalming – Thurs 3 x per month 5.00-9.00 p.m.
Sat. monthly from 10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Reigate – Tues. twice per month 3.00–8.00 p.m.
Aldershot – Sat. monthly 10.30 am – 3.30 p.m.
Farnborough – Mon, monthly 1.30 – 6.30 p.m.
By appointment only. Appointments in person or by telephone, email or Skype.
PLEASE NOTE: People seeking to attend these groups should contact the ASSIST service first.
Co-ordinator: Gemma Fry
ASpire Support Groups
For autistic men and women over 18 who can attend the group independently.
Venue: Guildford
1st Thurs of each month. 6.30 – 9.00 p.m +:
4th Thurs of each month: Meet in a pub
Venue: Aldershot, Hants
Mondays, once a month, 6.30 – 8.30 p.m.
Young Adults Social Groups
For young people age 18 – 25 with autism who can attend the group independently.
Fortnightly Wednesdays 7.00- 9.00pm.
Venues: Guildford & Redhill
Meetings are either around discussion, activities or social outings.
Women’s Support Group
For autistic women of all ages.
Monthly, Saturdays, 3.30 – 5.00 pm.
Venue: Godalming
Topic for discussion each month.
Personalised services for adults with autism who have funding for support.
Team leader: Joel Hawkins
Tel: 01483 861066
Email: joel.hawkins@nas.org.uk
Supported Living or community support services in Godalming and other locations around Surrey
Personalised services for adults with autism & learning disabilities who have funding.
Day Services Manager: Elaine Mckee
Tel: 01483 861 600
Email: elaine.mckee@nas.org.uk
Venue: Godalming
Personalised services for more able adults with autism who have funding.
Day Services Manager: Elaine Mckee
Tel: 01483 521 740
Email: elaine.mckee@nas.org.uk
Venue: Godalming
Weekdays from breakfast clubs to evening groups, plus weekend activities. Courses on skills such as travel training, job-seeking, money, cookery, etc. (All subject to demand.)
For adults with autism spectrum disorders who have funding for support.
Referral Development Manager: Melissa Lawson
Tel 07887 594628
Email: Melissa.Lawson@nas.org.uk
Residential care in Godalming.