Autism NI
Autism NI have a range of services and supports available for autistic individuals and their families pre and post diagnosis. You can contact us using the details below:
T: 028 9040 1729 E: info@autismni.org
Statutory
There are a range of statutory services which can support you as a parent/carer:
Health and Social Care Trusts' ASD Co-ordinators
- Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
Telephone: 028 9063 6608 - Northern Health & Social Care Trust
Telephone: 028 2766 1391 - South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
Telephone: 028 4461 6915 - Southern Health & Social Care Trust
Telephone: 028 3831 2805 - Western Health & Social Care Trust
Telephone: 028 8283 5983
Voluntary
For information on Voluntary Sector charities, see below:
- Advice NI (Advice e.g. benefits services)
Website: https://www.adviceni.net/ - SENAC (Educational Advice Independent)
Telephone: 028 9079 5779 Website: www.senac.co.uk - DARS (Educational Advice, Education Authority)
Point of contact: BELB (Belfast Education and Library Board)
Email: DARS.enquiry@belb.co.uk - Positive Futures(Residential/Respite/Supported Living)
Telephone: 028 9147 5720 Website: www.positive-futures.net - Praxis (Residential/Respite/Supported Living)
Website: www.praxisprovides.com - Children's Law Centre (Freephone Advice Line for children and young people)
Freephone Advice Line: 0808 808 5678 Telephone: 028 9025 5704 Email: info@childrenslawcentre.org Website: www.childrenslawcentre.org - Lifeline Helpline
Anyone of any age living in Northern Ireland can call Lifeline free of charge on 0808 808 8000 if they are experiencing distress or despair. The Lifeline helpline is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Adult Autism Teams
- Adult Autism Service Belfast Trust
Telephone: 028 9504 1464 - Adult Autism Service South Eastern Trust
Telephone: 028 2766 1335 - Adult Autism Service Southern Trust
Telephone: 028 3836 6777 - Adult Autism Service Northern Trust
Telephone: 028 2766 1335 - Adult Autism Service Western Trust
Telephone: 028 7132 0167