Help & Advice Support Groups Chelmsford Child Support and Activity Groups Name Description Telephone/Email Website Barrow Farm riding Group A specially equipped riding centre providing the opportunity for people with special needs and disabilities to ride 01277 822927 [email protected] Click here Chelmsford MENCAP Helps children and adults with special needs and disabilities. Various support available including family, personal and residential 0808 8081111 Click here Chelmsford Disabled Swimming Club Disability swimming session 01245 615069 Click here Chelmsford YMCA Various youth groups including a young carers group for 7-17-year-olds 01245 355677 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 Families in Focus Provide holistic support for families of children with disabilities and additional needs. They also run various support and activity groups, including for siblings 01245 353575 [email protected] Click here Springfield Gym Club Offers gymnastics sessions for children with special needs 01245 466920 [email protected] Click here Renew Counselling Offers counselling to all ages, and can meet the needs of people with additional needs 01245 269335 [email protected] Click here Adult Support and Activity Groups SAFE Social group for adults with Asperger’s to meet informally and form friendships [email protected] Click here Chelmsford MENCAP Helps children and adults with special needs and disabilities. Various support available including family, personal and residential 0808 8081111 Click here Renew Counselling Offers counselling to all ages, and can meet the needs of people with additional needs 01245 269335 [email protected] Click here Active8 Supported by Interact staff, they provide the opportunity for people aged 18-30 years to go out and have fun 01245 608307 Click here Chelmsford College Offers full and part-time courses, including some specifically for people with learning difficulties 01245 293031 Click here PALS: Personal assistants for life skills We aim to enable people to experience full and exciting lives through the application of professional support in a variety of settings 01245 392125 Click here Parent and Carer Support Carers UK Gives expert advice, information and support to carers 0808 808 7777 Click here Essex Respite Association Provides help for carers who care for people aged 18-70 and would like planned respite 01245 353855 [email protected] Click here Families in Focus Provide holistic support for families of children with disabilities and additional needs. They also run various support and activity groups, including for siblings 01245 353575 [email protected] Click here Parent’s Aid Aims to help families stay together and achieve independence from state intervention by providing a range of services that assist and support parents who need help to overcome difficulties 24/7 line- 01268 763631 07890 861255 [email protected] [email protected] Click here