Bolster Community - Newry

This service provides Practical Family support, Learning Disability Support, Adults ASD, Adult Autism Support, Poverty Support, Emotional and Behavioural Support, Parenting Programmes plus Confidence and Resilience Building programmes for children.Tots & Tea – is a (free) supportive group of parents and children who are all on their first steps of the journey through disability. Support and advice are offered and the opportunity to make friends & enjoy a cuppa while the children play with a range of toys supported by Bolster staff & Volunteers.Aimed at School age children (Baby – 6years) with a disability and their Siblings. Location: Markethill & Newry. Times: 10am-12 midday (Term Time with summer activities) Contact jena@bolstercommunity.org or 028 3083 5764 for more information.Bolster Buddies – offer social enterprise opportunities to adults with learning disabilities and or autism. We aim to promote independence and developing independent living skills. Our focus is about inclusion and we explore social activities within our community.Aimed at Adults with learning disabilities and or Autism – aged 18 +. Cost : £12.90 per hour (may be eligible for self-direct support from the SHSCT)Contact jena@bolstercommunity.org or 028 3083 5764 for more information.For more information about services we provide – please see bolstercommunity.orgAutism Connect (at bolstercommunity.org)Bolster Buddies (at bolstercommunity.org)Bolster Parenting Support – Newry & Mourne Family Support Hub (at bolstercommunity.org)Bolster Parenting Support – Tots & Tea – contact Bolster for detailsBolster Parenting Support – Friends for Life (at bolstercommunity.org)Bolster Parenting Support – Fun Friends (at bolstercommunity.org)Bolster Parenting Support – Parents Plus ADHD – contact Bolster for detailsBolster Parenting Support – Parents Plus Adolescents (at bolstercommunity.org)Bolster Parenting Support – After the Bell Afterschool Club (at bolstercommunity.org)

Service details

• Contact person: Allison Slater
• Available age groups: 0-18 Years;
• FamilySupportNI categories: Disability – Learning Disability, Autism, ADHD | Financial/Welfare Advice | Transition
• Areas covered: Armagh | Down | Newry & Mourne
• Referral methods: GP | Health Visitor | School | Self | Social Worker

Source: FamilySupportNI listing