Help & Advice Support Groups Brentwood Child Support and Activity Groups Name Description Telephone/Email Web link Applied behavioural analysis and language therapy Jan Duffy is a therapist for children and young adults with autism and language difficulties 01268 543472 07774 592711 [email protected] Aquacess Sessions organised for swimmers with additional needs 01277 215151 [email protected] Click here Havering and Brentwood Bereavement Service Offers one to one bereavement for counselling for children between the ages of 4-18 years 01277 283199 [email protected] Click here InterAct Provides a wide range of social activities to young people aged 12-18 years with learning disabilities and additional needs 01245 608201 [email protected] Click here Recoil Trampolining Club Qualified special needs/disabilities coaching for children and people aged 5 years and up 01277 500282 [email protected] Click here Starburst Provides opportunities for young people with or without additional needs to have a ‘night club’ atmosphere in a supported environment. 16 years upwards, under 18’s must be accompanied 01277 218902 Click here Young people’s counselling service Counselling for young people between 13-25 years 01277 230831 [email protected] Click here Adult Support and Activity Groups BATIAS- Independent Advocacy Service Supports adults with learning disabilities to make informed choices, speak out and get their wishes heard 01375 389869 [email protected] Click here Havering and Brentwood Bereavement Service Offers one to one bereavement for counselling for adults with autism 01277 283199 [email protected] Click here The Frontline Partnership Enables and supports people with a learning disability or high support needs to live full and productive lives, through active inclusion, participation and contribution in the community 01277 218902 Click here Parent and Carer Support Carers Choice Offers support for carers by providing short breaks, practical and emotional support 01268 881130 Click here First stop Helps with repairs, improvements and adaptions to properties to enable individuals to ‘stay put’ in the community. For people over 60 years old and individuals with disabilities 0800 377 7070 [email protected] Click here SNAP SNAP (SPECIAL NEEDS AND PARENTS) is a local charity for families living within Essex with children and young people aged 0 to 25 who have any special need or disability. SNAP's aims are to inform, encourage and support parents, allowing them to grow in strength and knowledge so they are better equipped to give the best possible help to their children. SNAP's services include advice and information, a specialist library, specialist talks and events, training courses, parent & pre-school children groups, activities for children and young people, multi-sensory room, specialist IT suite, music therapy, sibling support, family counselling, online information network and directory of useful contacts. No formal diagnosis or professional referral is necessary to access SNAP services. SNAPThe SNAP Centre, Pastoral Way, WarleyBrentwoodEssexCM14 5WF [email protected] Click here