Local support and social groups
Support and social groups for children and families
Eastleigh:
SOS Group (informal monthly group for families affected by Autism)
Debbie: 07983 156862
Email soseastleigh@gmail.com
Friends of In Touch (youth clubs based in Fair Oak for 9–18 year olds)
Contact Hayley: 07789 691448, Email: info@friendsofintouch.org.uk
The Friday Night Project (based in Hedge End for 11 to 21 years with mild/moderate physical/learning difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions or confidence issues). Membership to the group is by referral only, through Parent/Carer, School, Self/Young Person or Partner Agency. Email youthteam@hedgeend-tc.gov.uk
Totton:
Autism Support Group (based at Testwood Baptist Church).
Contact Brigitte: Email:
brigitte@youthandfamiliesmatter.org.uk
7.30 to 9.00pm on the second Monday of the month
Romsey:
Allsorts Youth Group (for young people aged 11-18 with disabilities.).
The Saturday Club (held at The Romsey School)
Contact Rebecca Davis: 01794 512334, Email: rdavis@romsey.hants.sch.uk
Romsey Opportunity Group (a family group which encourages children (0-5) with a wide range of Special Needs)
Contact Lyn (Family Co-Ordinator) or Mavis (Children Co-Ordinator): 01794 511927 (Tuesday and Thursday between 9am-1pm), Email: rog@romseyopgroup.org.uk
Winchester:
Winchester Autism Group (WAG)
Email: winchesterautismgroup@gmail.com
Southampton:
Parent-led support group for families of children with autism or mental health issues
Email: info@reminds.org.uk
Southampton Autism Support Service (previously known as Flutterbies)
Autism support group providing support, guidance and advocacy for families with children/young people (4-18)
Donna Bowen: 023 8078 7422, Email: Donna.Bowen@southampton.gov.uk
Waterside (Hythe):
Families Matter at Hythe URC (Autism drop-in)
Contact: 023 8020 7623, Email office.fm.hurc@gmail.com
Andover:
Koala Community Hub
Email
hello@moreeducation.co.uk
Fareham:
New Forest:
SCARF – Supporting Special Children and their Relatives and Friends
Contact: 07874 221249, Email: scarfnewforest@gmail.com
Portsmouth:
Tel: 023 9267 1846, Email: autism@enableability.org.uk
Emsworth:
Emsworth SEN Support
A non-judgemental Facebook group where parents, carers, guardians, grandparents can support each other and share knowledge.
Horndean:
SPACE - Support for Parents of Asperger's Children Everywhere
Tel: Julia 02392 571670 or Andrea 07930 459368
Petersfield:
Groups for young people with Autism and Asperger syndrome
Tel: 01730 231292, Email: Info@thekingsarms.org.uk
Farnborough:
BRAAIN (Be Ready ADHD ASD Information Network)
Email: enquiries@braain.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdandasdtimeout/
Hart, Rushmoor and surrounding areas:
Tel/Text: 07860 806179, Email: info@the-zone.org.uk
East & West Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole:
Phone: 01202 718266, Email: info@diverseabilities.org.uk
Weymouth:
A-Stars (Saturday Morning Community Club for young adults and children with Asperger's or an Autism Related Condition)
Contact: 07929 071 513' Email: victoria_barnard@yahoo.com
Local National Autistic Society branches
NAS Isle of Wight branch
Email: nasisleofwightbranch@nas.org.uk
NAS Surrey branch
Email: NASSurreyBranch@NAS.org.uk
NAS Andover Group
Email: andover.group@nas.org.uk
NAS Arts and Crafts online branch
Email: artsandcrafts.onlinebranch@nas.org.uk
For details of other UK NAS branches, click here.
Support and social groups exclusively for adults
Serendipity Social Groups
Adult support groups which meet across Hampshire including:
Eastleigh, Fareham, Park Gate, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester and Aldershot.
Contact: 07823 344302, Email: serendipity@autismhampshire.org.uk
Basingstoke: Speakeasy Advocacy
Contact Amanda: 07824 696444, Email: hello@speakeasyadvocacy.org.uk
Friends of In Touch
(Social group based in Eastleigh for 18–35 year olds)
Contact Hayley: 07789 691448, Email: info@friendsofintouch.org.uk
Koala Community Hub
(Based in Andover)
Email hello@moreeducation.co.uk
Online support groups
Autism Adventures-Minecraft and Meltdowns
A friendly private Facebook group for anyone interested in autism and related conditions, such as ADHD and anxiety.
No labels - No limits
A private Facebook group to support parents/carers of children with additional needs.