Support Groups - The Y Centre | Hastings Community Centre

For families with disabled children and young people in Sussex.

Kinship Carers Support Group

Takes place near or on the first Monday of every month from 10am to 12 noon. Kinship carers are anyone who is raising a child not their own but related to them. Supported by East Sussex County Council and facilitated by an experienced Kinship carer and facilitator the meetings are not attended by any professionals to allow the carers to speak freely and gain support and advice from each other. Dates so far arranged are: All Mondays from 10am to 12 noon - 6th December 2021, 10th January 2022, 7th February 2022, 7th March 2022, 28th March 2022 (an additional date has been arranged in March due to the Easter holidays – there will be no group in April), 9th May 2022, 6th June 2022, 4th July. Further dates will be announced in July 2022.

ADHD Support Group

Takes place every other Monday evening from 6.30 to 8pm. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a complex characteristic in some people which can cause both many different difficulties and/or real greatness and achievement. The group is an informal gathering of people who are affected by ADHD and/or Autism. They lend mutual support and understanding and share experiences with each other. An experienced facilitator attends every session. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to attend or over 16 if accompanied by a parent/carer. We meet in the Y Centre Green Room and tea and biscuits are provided. There is no charge.