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My Life My Community is a range of local, and accessible social groups designed exclusively for autistic and neurodivergent adults, living in the Tees Valley.
You may be in employment, have a family, looking to develop friendships, recently diagnosed – or perhaps you have never had the opportunity to connect with other neurodivergent people before. Whatever your circumstances, our service can give you the opportunity to:
- Connect with others and form friendships
- Engage in peer support with other neurodivergent people
- Be empowered to access community activities in a supportive environment
- Have a great time!
To find out more about the Stockton venue (Daisy Chain), visit the Our Facilities tab on our website.
Enquire or request a place
To enquire about this support, email: mylife@daisychainproject.co.uk
Group activities are planned with group members, so everything we do is based on your
interests and preferences.
Venue based activities might include:
- Movie nights
- Board games/card games
- Chill and chat
- Crafts
- Cooking/baking
- Quiz nights
Community based activities might include:
- Cinema
- Going for a walk
- Coffee shop/café
- Pub
- Escape room
We also include workshops and activities focused on building confidence and skills,
such as:
- Budgeting and money management
- Online safety
- Personal safety in the community
- Friendships, relationships, and personal boundaries
- Autistic and neurodivergent adults aged 18+ (no upper age limit)
- Formal diagnosis not necessary – you may be diagnosed, undergoing diagnosis, pre
diagnosis, or self-diagnosed/identify. - Daisy Chain specialises in strategies and approaches that are compatible with: Autism, ADHD, FASD, Sensory processing differences, anxiety and social and
communication differences. - You must be happy to engage as part of a group, including community activities.
Is this service right for you? Download our easy-read document to find out.
We have venues in the following areas, more information will be given upon registration:
Hartlepool
Mondays 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Darlington
Thursdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Middlesborough
Wednesdays 6pm-8pm
Stockton
Tuesdays 6.30-8.30pm
Redcar & Cleveland
Wednesdays 3:15pm – 5:15pm
*Venues and times may be subject to change. Please check the website for the most up to date information.
- There is no cost to join and attend the group, this is FREE.
- When the group engages in community activities, group members pay for the cost of
the activity (e.g., if we go to watch a film, each group member pays for their own
ticket). - Group activities are planned with and chosen by group members.
- We aim to keep activity costs as low as possible so that activities are accessible for all
group members.
Maximum of 12 members per group, with two Daisy Chain staff.
We cannot provide 121-support.
- We cannot provide transport.
- Group members must be able to get to and from the weekly sessions.
- Usually, sessions will begin and end at our base venues, but sometimes we will meet
at a different community venue/activity. - For larger events, such as our bi-monthly mixers, transport will be included wherever
possible.
- Group members are allocated a place for up to 12-months.
- At the end of the year, all members are invited to an annual celebration event.
- This event is created in consultation with group members and is optional to attend.