Nearly 100 neurodivergent Londoners to get home mental health support

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Nearly 100 neurodivergent Londoners aged 18-25 will receive home-based mental health support funded by a £59,000 London Freemasons grant.

Nearly 100 neurodivergent young people in London are to receive specialist mental health support in their own homes. The scheme, funded by London Freemasons with a £59,000 grant, will support 18 to 25-year-olds across the capital living with conditions such as autism and ADHD who are reluctant to leave their homes to access care.

Around half of those supported by CDARS' Young People Programme present symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or ADHD. While many prefer online interaction over in-person contact, this preference can limit opportunities for social development, skill-building and community engagement.

The funding will support two part-time Outreach Neurodiversity Support Coaches with backgrounds in psychology or social work, trained in working with neurodivergent individuals. The coaches will provide person-centred care in clients' homes, aiming to build confidence and reduce social isolation.

Alexandra Thomas, grants and bids manager at CDARS, said the support 'can help bridge a gap and build their self-confidence and social skills so they can gradually engage in community services'. Will Clayton from London Freemasons said the organisation was 'really pleased' to support 'their hugely important project helping neurodivergent young people'.

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Nearly 100 neurodivergent young people to receive mental health support at homeNearly 100 neurodivergent Londoners aged 18-25 will receive home-based mental health support through a £59,000 London Freemasons grant to CDARS in London.Croydon Guardian · 8 Oct, 13:24
Nearly 100 neurodivergent young people to receive mental health support at homeNearly 100 neurodivergent Londoners aged 18-25 will receive home-based mental health support through a £59,000 London Freemasons grant to CDARS in London.News Shopper · 8 Oct, 13:24
Nearly 100 neurodivergent young people to receive mental health support at homeNearly 100 neurodivergent Londoners aged 18-25 will receive home-based mental health support through a £59,000 London Freemasons grant to CDARS in London.Wandsworth Guardian · 8 Oct, 13:24

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