#ActuallyHaringey is a specialist autism-specific service designed to provide early help to meet the needs of autistic adults and those approaching adulthood, along with their support networks. #ActuallyHaringey offers digital, online, and telephone support across Haringey, as well as within our community hub in Tottenham.
The service is co-produced with autistic residents and community groups, ensuring they actively participate in the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of the service.
We primarily support autistic adults without a learning disability, all Users need to be able to navigate our services independently.
We support autistic adults, whether they do or do not have a formal diagnosis.
Support available
We provide:
- general information, advice, and guidance
- social groups, including men’s and women’s groups, art, music and social drop-in groups
- signposting to partner and community organisations
- a range of therapies
- pre- and post-diagnostic support
- short-term, low-level interventions
- specialist employment advisors
We do not provide:
- support workers or personal assistants
- autism diagnoses
Accessing the service
If you wish to use this service or refer someone else please complete our e-form:
Complete the #ActuallyHaringey referral form
Contact
For information and support:
- email autismhub@haringey.gov.uk
- call/text:
- Cyril - 07773 628429
- Mikayla - 07542 664431
- Jason - 07980 316571
Social media
- #ActuallyHaringey on Facebook:
- Follow #ActuallyHaringey on Twitter
- Find #ActuallyHaringey on Instagram
Activities
All events are in-person at the Autism Hub unless stated otherwise.
If you would join a session, or would like more information, please email us at: autismhub@haringey.gov.uk.
See all events at #ActuallyHaringey - The Autism Hub
Information and advice (appointment only)
- Meet with the staff team for advice, signposting and advocacy support
- Days: Tuesday and Thursday
- Time:10am to 12 noon
Please email us at autismhub@haringey.gov.uk or call/text 07542664431.
Lunchtime mindfulness session
Join us for our short 10-minute mindfulness session online.
Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgement.
Practising mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.
- Day: Wednesdays
- Time: 12.30pm to 12.45pm
- Online via Microsoft Teams
Please email us at autismhub@haringey.gov.uk
Open Door therapy Service
Under 25
- Day: Friday
- Time: 9am to 5pm
- Appointment only
Haringey Works
Haringey Works provides free employment and skill support for Haringey residents aged 18-34. They have a specialist employment adviser who will be at the Chad Gordon Campus.
- Day: Thursdays
- Time: 2pm to 4pm
Go to the Haringey Works site to register and book an appointment.
Tapestry with Eliot Drop-in
Join us for our exciting tapestry drop-in sessions with Eliot.
Tapestry is a very simple and relaxing craft. It comprises one type of stitch that is repeated and from this, you can create anything from hanging decorations to cushions to photographic images from your very own photos.
Initial projects to make individual lavender bags/pin cushions and/or to do a group project to make a patchwork tapestry cushion, everyone will be able to take work home with them if they want to do work between classes.
- Day: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
- Time: 2pm to 3.30pm
Music making with George
We invite you to explore varied ways of making music, you will have the opportunity to create music using electronic equipment as well as traditional instruments such as guitar and ukulele. All equipment will be provided.
- Day: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
- Time: 2pm to 3.30pm
Art for wellbeing
Join us for our monthly wellbeing therapeutic art group. Our sessions will give you the opportunity to express yourself creatively, in a safe environment.
Line art and the freedom of expression and simplicity and exploring line artworks
- Day: 2 Wednesdays per month.
- Time: For dates and times please email autismhub@haringey.gov.uk
Gardening Group
Join us for our weekly gardening group. Have fun whilst doing something purposeful and improving your health and wellbeing. Get involved, help organise, clear, dig, plant, grow and nurture our community garden.
- Day: Tuesday and Thursday
- Time: 1pm to 3.30pm
Afternoon Social Drop-in
A relaxing space for autistic adults to meet and socialise.
Activities on offer include, board games, video games, quizzes, book library, and crafts.
- Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Time: 2pm to 4pm
Autism Reference Group
The Autism Reference Group (ARG) for autistic adults without a co-occurring learning disability had its first meeting in December 2017. The group was created to represent autistic adults in Haringey in shaping and consulting on issues related to health, social care, and community services.
The ARG wishes to both inform existing services on the specialist needs of autistic adults, whilst also helping to shape new services and contribute to making Haringey an autism-friendly borough.
The ARG is one of many different reference groups that represent disabled people and people with long-term health conditions. These reference groups all send representatives to the Joint Partnership Board, where senior council and health staff are present.
It is important to recognise that the ARG is not a support group, but is there to inform and influence strategy and how services are provided in the borough.
If you’d like to join us in person or online, please email us at autismhub@haringey.gov.uk
For more information on upcoming meeting dates please email autismhub@haringey.gov.uk
Location
#ActuallyHaringey
Chad Gordon Campus
20B Waltheof Gardens
Tottenham
N17 7HS
United Kingdom
