Services and Support For Adults and Their Families

​To find out about services in Surrey for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities, go to Surrey County Council’s Information Hub by clicking here

 

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 Christine Malik or Jason Malschuk, Co-Chairs, NAS Surrey Branch.

GROUPS FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS

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.

ASSIST Service

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, in Godalming or online/telephone.

NB One-to-one appointments currently not available to new clients due to overwhelming demand.

By appointment only. Appointments in person  or by telephone, email or Skype.

 

NAS SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUPS

PLEASE NOTE: People seeking to attend these groups should email Aspire.groups@nas.org.uk

Co-ordinator:  Gemma Fry

 ASpire Support Group

For autistic men and women over 18 who can attend the group independently.

1st Thurs of each month.  6.30 –  8.30 pm   Guildford

 

Women’s Support Group

For autistic women of all ages.

3rd Saturday of each month, 3.30 – 5.30 pm.

Alternating one month face-to-face in Godalming, the next month online.

Topic for discussion each month.

 

All Surrey virtual social group

Last Friday of each month  7.00 – 9.00  pm

NAS Surrey Community Services

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

 

 

Old Mill Centre 

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

 

 

Birch House Centre

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.)

 

 

NAS Residential Services

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.