Supporting Neurodiversity in the High Peak
We’re excited to share that we’ve secured funding for two projects taking place over the next year.
We’re grateful to Joined Up Care Derbyshire and The National Lottery Community Fund for their support, which enables us to continue delivering vital work with young people and neurodivergent adults. This funding will support two projects: Low-Key Drop-In and Space to Explore.
Together, they will support the mental well-being of both young people and neurodivergent adults in the High Peak.
Low-Key Drop-In is a group for young people aged 8–18 who don’t regularly attend school. The aim is to help young people build confidence and skills in a supportive environment.
Through regular attendance, young people settle into positive routines – playing games, trying creative activities, and simply having fun. These sessions also give them the chance to build trusted relationships with staff and other participants, who get to know them as individuals and can support them in the ways that work best.
The group also supports volunteers with their future goals, helping them to develop their skills and confidence.
Space to Explore
Space to Explore is a regular group for neurodivergent adults, where creativity becomes a powerful tool for self-discovery and community connection.
Participants have reported that the group supports their mental well-being and that they value being in a space with others who understand them and where they feel able to unmask.
Both groups support participants in understanding their neurodiversity while working towards their personal goals for the future.
We’re excited to see how these groups grow over the next year, using creativity to support mental health and wellbeing.
Our work is part of a wider network of support services. If you’re outside the High Peak area, you can find further information through the Autism Information Service.
Interested in getting involved? Visit the pages below to find out more.