Re:Minds is a Southampton based organisation supporting families whose children/young people have Autism, ADHD or other neurodiverse needs and/or mental health needs - with or without a diagnosis. Our aim is to allow people whose children face similar issues to meet up in an informal setting to share knowledge and talk about any challenges our families are facing. We don’t claim to be experts, just other families who understand what it can feel like to be on this journey.
We are the primary link between families and Southampton Specialist CAMHS and offer speakers on a range of topics.
How can we help?
Support Groups
in Shirley,
Millbrook, Thornhill & Sholing
Representing families
in meetings with professionals across the city and county to be their voice
Advice Clinics
Speak to a professional about: Autism, ADHD, Mental Health, Self Harm, Eating Disorders, Adult Mental Health, SEND Legal Advice
Book & Sensory Library
200+ books and items for families and professionals to borrow, including all books recommened by CAMHS.
Courses
for parents/carers about autism, ADHD and parent/carer wellbeing and resilience
CAMHS Peer Support Worker
part of the CAMHS triage process and offering 1:1 support for families signposted away from CAMHS
YouTube channel
topics chosen by Re:Minds families and delivered by professionals or 24/7 advice
Representing families
in meetings with professionals across the city and county to be their voice
Autism in Schools Project working with schools across the city to improve autism provision for children and offer 1:1 support for parents/carers
Neurodiversity Profiling Tool
Being the parent voice and writing the guidance for parent/carers across the county for this new initiative and being part of the working group
16-25 Mental
Health Collective
a consortium with No Limits, Solent Mind & Youth Options to make sure all young people and parents/carers get the right support as they become young adults
Co-production with the NHS & SCC
to make sure our families voices are heard
Campaigning for change across the city and county
Re:Minds Interview Panel for CAMHS
Social media support groups
7 social media groups
Writing guidance for parents/carers
Monthly newsletter
Over the last 2 years
187 advice clinics for 542 parents/carers
141 support groups with 751 parents/carers attending
90 courses on Autism and ADHD, attended by 550 parents/carers
50 posts a week with 600 comments on social media of families giving support to each other
12,000 views of our
YouTube channel
Run courses on ADHD in Jersey
Grown to over 5700 members
Feedback from the families we have supported
‘I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the incredible Re:Minds team for the unwavering support they have provided to me and my family over the past two years. They have truly been a lifeline. The courses, support groups and tailored advice around communicating with my son’s school have been invaluable. I feel empowered and much better equipped to advocate for his needs. As a family we are in a much better place than we were a year ago and thatis because of the help and support we have had from the staff at Re:Minds.’
‘I just wanted to say a big thank you for making me so welcome at your support group, it was really hard to make the first step as I wasn’t sure what to expect but you were recommeneded to me. I am so glad I did it. It was so helpful to meet other parents and make new friends. After the lack of support from school and CAMHS after diagnosis I feel so much more informed and supported and therefore hopeful about the future.’
'You’ve literally been a lifeline for me and have helped me through some of the most challenging times of my life, not feeling alone and that I mattered.'
'The only place where I know people understand and don't judge and knowing I can quickly and easily access support through Re:Minds.'
‘This group is amazing and all the advice from professionals, staff and parents/carers really helps when you are feeling alone! Everyone makes you feel so welcome and there is always a hug and tissues if needed. I have also made some great friends through this service. Fantastic group, so glad I found you and without your support I wouldn’t be getting the help for my family. Thank you again!’
'Big up ReCharge Re:Minds. Everything you do is beautifully done and thoughtfully put together.'
'You pulled me back from the brink. I'll always be grateful for your rational, logical mind and your warmth, compassion and understanding xxx'
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