Type of service: Advocacy (general)

The Together Southend Advocacy Services is a team of advocates that work in the Southend area. We are a free and independent service. We are part of Together for Mental Wellbeing, a national charity, and contracted by Southend Borough Council. We assist anyone who has Asperger syndrome, is aged over 18 and who lives in the Southend area. We can support you to: .

• Access information
• Find out what options are available to you
• Put your point of view across
• Attend meetings
• Talk about what is happening and make sure your voice is heard
• Talk about anything that is bothering you and help you find out why it is happening

Once you contact us or we receive a referral for you we will: .

• Make an appointment if necessary
• Talk through the issue you have
• Work on one problem at a time
• Signpost where appropriate

Aimed at: Adult

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Community care, Employment, Mental capacity, Mental health, Welfare benefits, Wills and trusts