There is a range of support available in the county.
Citizens Advice Bureau
This charity offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free in the following areas:
Benefits, Employment, Debt and Money, Consumer , Housing, Family. Law and Courts, Immigration, and Health.
This service is for people who need advice free, confidential information and advice to assist them with money, legal, consumer and other difficulties (mentioned above).
How to access this free service: You can access the service online on the Citizens advice bureau website, over the phone, or in person.
Community mental health adult- early intervention [N'STEP]
A team of consultants, clinical psychologists, community mental health nurses, occupational therapists, support time and recovery workers (STAR), employment specialists and peer support workers.
This countywide early intervention service incorporates low dose anti-psychotic medication, psycho-education, medication management, cognitive behavioural therapy, family intervention and relapse prevention.
This service is for people aged between 14-34 years who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis.
How to access this free service: Speak to your GP for a referral
Spectrum Club
Spectrum is a coffee morning for autistic adults.
People who attend the group have gained confidence in socialising with others, whilst also discussing their interests.
Tea, coffee, juice and biscuits is provided. It's a chance to improve your socialising skills and meet other people on the autism spectrum.
This service is for adults with any autism diagnosis.
How to access this free service: No need to book, you can just drop in. Held at Rooftop Arts Centre, 9 Chisholm House, Queens Square, Corby, Northamptonshire NN17 1PD.
When: Every Thursday from 11.00am until 1.00pm
TRACK NN (employment support)
TRACK NN support autistic people to access employment through training, support services and creating opportunities.
Thee work with businesses to ensure their workplaces are accessible to autistic people, they provide training to ensure that colleagues are aware of autism and making sure that any barriers to employment are removed.
How to access this free service: You can access Track NN online or contact Thomas Telephone: 07545354265 / Email: thomas@track.org.uk
Employment And Disability Service (EADS)
Helping people living with a disability or difficulties with their mental health to enter into the work place for the first time, or after a break.
They offer career guidance, support finding work (e.g. CV'S, confidence, work experience etc.) and help to keep people in the workplace once they've been successful.
This service is for adults with disabilities and/or mental health and/or neurodevelopmental conditions.
How to access this free service: Access the Olympus Care Services website
Keep Safe Card
View mediaA card for people with disabilities who feel vulnerable in the community. It encourages people to report crime, makes people aware of their personal space and encourages people to seek help if they need it. There are lots of places in Northamptonshire that are keep safe places (will have logos outside) where staff have been trained around this scheme and ways they can help.
This service is for anyone in Northamptonshire who may have a disability or illness which makes them feel vulnerable when out and about.
How to access this service: Visit the Keep Safe Card website or phone: 01604 888963
Mayday Trust
Provides support for people experiencing difficult times in their lives. Mayday also provides housing in Northamptonshire, Oxford and Westminster through their Housing Transitions Service.
This service is for adults who are in a transition period, such as leaving care, or supported accommodation, stopping drug or alcohol use, coming out of prison or psychiatric hospital.
How to access this service: Visit the Mayday Trust website for more information
Mind - mental health charity
A wide range of mental health support across the county. Each Local Mind is an independent charity run by local people, for local people [free of charge]
This service is for: Anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
How to access this free service: Visit the Mind website for more information
National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society (NAS) is a British charity for autistic people. The purpose of the organisation is to improve the lives of autistic people in the United Kingdom.
In addition to a wide range of adult and children's services for autistic people located across the UK, the charity has an Autism Helpline open 5 days a week, a range of products for professionals working with autistics and a campaigning function.
This service is for: People with Autism, their families, carers and professionals across the UK
How to access this service: Visit the National Autistic Society website or telephone the helpline: 0808 800 4104
The NAS online community is a discussion forum for autistic people, their families and other wider networks. It's free to join and a great way to share experiences and advice.