Please see below the remote support we and other services have in place:-
Space4Autism Helpline
Our helpline is open 10-3pm 07845 007033, Please call or text if you feel the need to speak to someone confidentially – this is being manned by our staff clinicians Nikkie and Kath
This number is no longer manned outside of these hours as CWP NHS Foundation Trust have put in an emergency contact – see below:-
NHS Mental Health Crisis Line – open to provide 24/7 Mental Health Support run by NHS CWP Trust Staff. This telephone line is for anyone who may need support in and across Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Wirral. Anyone can call and talk to a dedicated Mental Health Professional, including children, young people and all adult age groups
Telephone Number is 0300 303 3972
Space4Autism Email – manned Monday to Friday 10am-6pm
info@space4autism.org for any support or information questions
Space4Autism Facebook Support Page
We have a new S4A Supporting each other page on fb so please ask to join as there are lots of activities, helpful info and much more being put on there all the time, so ask join and if you are member we will add you to the group. There are lots of fantastic advice on there and parents and families are supporting each other with shopping, home schooling or just a shoulder to cry on
Space4Autism Online Art
Jacki our art therapist is delivering online art sessions every Monday and Thursday so email info@space4autism.org for more information on how to join this group
Space4Autism Facebook usual page – Space4Autism
Our usual facebook page is there for messaging us privately on messenger so again if you need to speak to us but feel you cannot ring then use this its a great way of communicating. It is manned Monday to Friday 10-3pm by either one of our clinicians, myself or Claire our Operations Manager
Space4Autism – ASC COUNSELLING SPACE FOR ADULTS
Our counselling services for ASC Adults will continue via phone, zoom, skype or online, Claire will contact you today regarding pre-booked sessions.
Space4Autism – ASC ADULT HUB
All those ASC adults who access the monthly hub meetings will be receiving monthly updates via email and Kerry is on hand to have 1:1 discussion sessions with you – please email info@space4autism.org for more information.
Space4Autism – OT Appointments
If you would like a phone conversation with the OT please email info@space4autism.org for more information
Space for You – Zoom chat
If you are a member of the Space for You 2 group we are putting together a zoom chat – if you are interested in joining in please email info@space4autism.org
Galaxy Group
If you are a member of the Galaxy social Group we are putting together a zoom chat – if you are interested in joining in please email info@space4autism.org
Space4Cares
If you are a member of Space4Autism and are a parent/carer we are putting together a zoom chat – if you are interested in joining please email info@space4autism.org
CEAT – Cheshire East Autism Team
You can email them on theautismteam@cheshireeast.gov.uk and they will contact you directly
Geoff Evans 1:1 appointment’s
Geoff has kindly offered to do his 1:1 appointments via telephone, if you would be interested in making an appointment please email info@space4autism.org
Sleep 1:1 appointments
We are still running our sleep 1:1 appointments via telephone, if you would like more information please email info@space4autism.org
NHS Helplines
There is also a list of helplines on the NHS website – see link below
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/
Cheshire East Council have also set up “Cheshire East People Helping People” which is for anyone wanting advice and support on wellbeing, support, shopping and much much more
Telephone Number – 0300 123 5034 or take a look at the link https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/council_information/coronavirus/cheshire-east-people-helping-people.aspx
As and when we are given more support information we will be updating this document
Stay safe and missing you all
Cheryl – CEO, Space4Autism
