Resources for parents

Updated On February 13, 2026

Resources for parents

Autism/ADHD

Autism Hampshire:

      1. Information, advice and guidance service – This service is available pre, during and post diagnosis via the telephone and by email.
      2. Services for Parents/Carers Hampshire – including workshops, a library with helpful books that are free to borrow, a resource lending library with ’try before you buy’ items like weighted blankets and ear defenders, support groups and an autism alert

Free E-learning programme available on their website Autism Hampshire General Enquiries Tel: 02380 766162 Email: information.advice@autismhampshire.orq.uk

National Autistic Society:

      1. Advice and guidance
      2. Autism services directory

Branches (local support & activity groups) – nearest are Andover and South Hampshire (Winchester) branches but there is also an LGBT+ online branch (under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult)

National Autistic Society (autism.orq.uk)

Telephone (general enquiries): 0207 833 2299 (Monday to Friday 9am-12pm and 1-3pm) Email: nas@nas.orq.uk

South Hampshire Branch: NAS South Hampshire Branch home (shantsnas.org.uk)

APPEER:

Appeer Community Interest Company has been set up to benefit autistic girls and women and those around, including families and professionals, due to a lack of support, provision and understanding available in this field.

General Enquiries:

07861 696542

Alternative Provision & Programmes:

Mobile: 07474 363 294

Email: hello@appeer.orq.uk

Koala:

Koala offers autistic-led support for autistic and neurodivergent individuals, their families and carers. Focus on enabling social connection for neurodivergent individuals. Currently running a Teens group, an LGBT+ Teen group, a Kids group (children need to be supervised) and a group for children not accessing school (need to be supervised) and online parent support groups.

www.koalacommunityhub.co.uk

Email: hello@koaIacommunitVhub.co.uk To book onto a group:

Koala Community Hub Events I Eventbrite

BRAAIN:

BRAAIN offers information and advice to support parents and carers of children with ADHD and ASC or Special Educational Needs (SEN). Can provide details on specialist schools in the area, information about accessing professional help and finding local clubs for children and support groups for parents.

ADHD, Autism & Special Needs Information Network | BRAAIN

Telephone appointments related to ASC: Appointment Service (braain.co.uk) Email: enquiries@braain.co.uk

Barnardo’s Hampshire specialist parenting service:

Hampshire Specialist Parenting Support Service (HSPSS) delivers evidence-based parenting programmes, including Autism and ADHD programmes to parents with children aged 5-17 years. Programmes include:

      1. Autism specific programme (The Cygnet Programme)
      2. ADHD specific programme (Parent Factor for ADHD).
      3. General parenting course (The Family Links Nurturing Programme)

Programme for teenagers (Talking Teens).

Barnardos – 01489 799178 neurodiversefamilies@barnardos.orq.uk

ADDISS:

The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service. Provide information and resources about ADHD to anyone who needs assistance – parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals.

Website: ADDISS Telephone: 020 8952 2800 Email: info@addiss.co.uk

Education

HAMPSHIRE SENDIAS:

Impartial Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support (SENDIASS) in Hampshire.

  • Information and Advice service available to all

Support service (assigned a caseworker / volunteer) who can help review documents, explain options, jargon and processes and help prepare for meetings.

Hampshire SENDIASS I Impartial SEND Advice & Support Telephone: 0808 164 5504

Email: info@hampshiresendiass.co.uk

SOS SEN:

Organisation which supports families to secure the right special educational provision for children and young people with SEND

      • Website with information and advice re: school refusal, children being sent home, the

ECHP process & problem-solving issues / appeals

Helpline: 0208 538 3731 Open during term time. Monday to Friday 9:30am-12:30pm and 1-4pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 8-10pm.

Counselling Support

Headroom:

Free counselling for YP & parents, specific anger management counselling & working with YP with neurodiversity.

Counselling (funded by Broadhurst) for parents with their own mental health difficulties & can be referred onto therapeutic parenting support.

Headroom Charity – Supportinq Younq People & their Carers First call Sue on 07464 507974 to discuss any potential referrals Need statutory information on referral form.

Do accept self-referrals but would need to be triaged. info@headroomcharity.co.uk

Youth Counselling Service

TalkPlus

Offer free NHS Talking Therapies for stress, anxiety, low mood and OCD, as well as support for managing a long-term health condition.

Offer interventions over video, telephone, instant messaging and F2F. Resources and self-help modules for anxiety, depression, and worry on website.

Accept self and professional referrals via their website, but professional referrals must include PHQ9 and GAD7 scores.

Website: https://www.talkplus.orq.uk/ Email: frimleyicb.talkpIus@nhs.net Phone: 01252 533355

The Source

Offer free face to face counselling with qualified a Counsellor or a Mentor. Groups supporting young mums and Workshops during school holidays supporting wellbeing through physical activity, relaxation, giving to others, and learning new skills.

To refer: Email Elliot or Rachel at nolimits@thesourceforyou.co.uk Text or call: 07518 020524 (Elliot) or 07518 019425 (Rachel)

The Source (thesourceforyou.co.uk) General enquiries: 01252 333330

KOOTH

Advertised as an ’online mental wellbeing community’. Offers free, safe and anonymous support 7 days a week, 365 days a year via Kooth chat and messenger service.

Kooth also offers articles, discussion boards and daily journal tracking. Sign up via website: www.kooth.com

Hart Voluntary Action (HVA)

Free Weekly Counselling Sessions for Young People aged 11-25. Up to 20 sessions. HVA have set up a family counselling service in Odiham for those in the Hart and Rushmoor districts. Offer up to 6 sessions, individual sessions offered to each family member who would like it.

Website: Youth Counsellinq – Hart Voluntary Action (hartvolaction.orq.uk) Phone: 01252 815652

Referral form available via their website (ensure you have permission from the YP before making a referral). Email completed referral forms to 121@hartvolaction.orq.uk

Referring to the family counselling please email familytherapy@hartvolaction.org.uk

Mentoring/Youth Groups

Fleet Phoenix

Fleet Phoenix coordinates music projects, youth clubs and mentoring projects as well as community outreach programmes to the young people of rural and urban Hart district.

https://www.fleetphoenix.co.uk/ info@fleetphoenix.co.uk

01252 812308

Safe Haven

Safe Haven offers young people aged 10-17 access to out of hours emotional and practical support with their mental health, providing them with the tools and techniques to enable them to be as safe as possible and make positive changes.

Monday: Group drop-in session — 6:30-7:30pm & one to one support — 6:30-9pm (by appointment only) & phone support 6:30-10pm.

Wednesday: Virtual support — 5-8:30pm

Thursday: Group drop-in session — 6:30-7:30pm & one to one support — 6:30-9pm (by appointment only) & phone support — 6:30-10pm. Saturday: Web chat support — 10:30am-1pm.

Website: https://nolimitshelp.org.uk/ Phone: 02380 224 224

Email: enquiries@nolimitshelp.orq.uk

To make an appointment for face-to-face support, please phone: 07918259361

CRISIS SUPPORT

Sasha’s Project

Offer a safe place for those struggling with mental health The Point Youth Centre, Harlington Way Fleet GU51 4PB 0774 11 7655

Open every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm —6am

Safe Haven

Safe Haven offers young people aged 10-17 access to out of hours emotional and practical support with their mental health, providing them with the tools and techniques to enable them to be as safe as possible and make positive changes.

Monday: Group drop-in session — 6:30-7:30pm & one to one support — 6:30-9pm (by appointment only) & phone support 6:30-10pm.

Wednesday: Virtual support — 5-8:30pm

Thursday: Group drop-in session — 6:30-7:30pm & one to one support — 6:30-9pm (by appointment only) & phone support — 6:30-10pm.

Saturday: Web chat support — 10:30am-1pm.

Website: https:/lnolimitshelp.orq.uk/ Phone: 02380 224 224

Email: enquiries@nolimitshelp.orq.uk

To make an appointment for face-to-face support, please phone: 07918259361

NHS 111

NHS 111 is appropriate for if you or someone you know needs urgent care, including for mental health, but it’s not life threatening. If you, or someone else, is in a life-threatening situation call 999.

Get mental health help – NHS 111

Call: 111