​Any support or advice that the ACC provides in relation to mental or physical health issues is complementary to that provided by the NHS of local authority and in no way replicates or replaces public sector services.​

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The Autistic Navigator Programme is a transformative peer to peer mentorship initiative designed to empower Autistic Individuals. 

Led by Autistic Mentors, this programme helps participants explore their unique identity, understand their needs and develop self-advocacy skills to manage life confidently.

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Through shared experiences and neuroaffirming support, mentees gain valuable insights into their strengths and challenges. The programme emphasises the importance of learning from those who truly understand the Autistic experience, making it one of the most impactful forms of support for mental health and well being. 

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Whether newly diagnosed or self identifying, the Autistic Navigator Programme provides a safe place for connection, understanding, and empowerment-helping participants thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming.  

 

The Autistic Navigator Programme: Support for Autistic Adults

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• We are not able to support with Mental Health issues.

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• The programme is run by unpaid volunteers who are all Autistic

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• It is not meant to meet needs where there are gaps in services provided by the NHS and local authority.

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This programme is intended for:

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• Individuals who have the capacity to understand its aims 

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• Ability to request being included on their own behalf.

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The ACC does not accept referrals from third parties, such as mental health services or local authority social care, though we can discuss how individuals can be supported to do this with individual case workers. 

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How the Navigator Programme works:

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• Individuals contact the ACC via the Navigator email

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• We arrange an initial meeting to explore whether it is the right programme for the individual.

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• If the Navigator Programme is to be accessed, we place the individual upon a waiting list. 

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• A Navigator is located and makes contact with the individual

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• Both decide upon a safe and respectful method of interaction and/or meeting place

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Safety

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All of our Navigators are carefully selected, have a police check, (Enhanced DBS).

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If you are interested, click the email box above or contact us on info@theautisticcommunityofcornwall.org