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 Gateway Juniors	Weekly group held for young adults 16 - 25 with a variety of activities	01245 268303	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 10-18 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 359353 [email protected]	Click here
Essex Local Offer	Gives details of all services available in Chelmsford to young people with SEN aged 0-25		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	01245 268303 [email protected]	Click here
Renew Counselling	Offers counselling to all ages, and can meet the needs of people with additional needs	01245 359353 [email protected]	Click here
Together Club	Fortnightly evening activities run by InterAct for young adults age 18-25 to develop friendships, and increase their skills and independence	01245 608201 [email protected]	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
Essex Local Offer	Gives details of all services available in Chelmsford to young people with SEN aged 0-25		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
Essex Local Offer	Gives details of all services available in Chelmsford for parents / carers of children and young people with SEN aged 0-25		Click here

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