Support for autistic people

Find out about our Local Linked Support service for adults with autism

Local Linked Support is for people over the age of 18 who have autism or a minor learning disability. Our team can support you to achieve your short-term goals and ambitions. They can help you with a wide range of goals and concerns, including:

  • housing
  • understanding sensory issues
  • gender identity
  • finding jobs and workplace support
  • confidence building
  • pre-diagnosis support

This support is also available to carers of adults with autism or minor learning disabilities.

Local linked support is currently only available to adults living in:

  • Basildon
  • Braintree
  • Colchester
  • Harlow

You can refer yourself for support or make a referral on behalf of someone else.

Make a referral to Local Linked Support

For information about drop-ins and other events, check out the Local Linked Support Facebook page.