Autism links in Manchester
Parent groups and support groups
ASGMA Autistic Society Greater Manchester
Tel: 0161 866 8483
email: admin@asgma.org.uk
1114 Chester r.d, Stretford
Greater Manchester M32 OHL
Resource center office opening hours: 8:45-4:15pm Mon-Fri
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Contact: Emma Gerrard
Tel: 0161 498 0312
Email: emma.caring@gmaddventures.org.uk
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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).
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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