SNAP is an Essex charity for families with children and young people who have any additional need or disability.
From its Brentwood base, SNAP offers a helping hand to thousands of families who need support in a variety of ways.
No formal diagnosis or professional referral is necessary to access SNAP services, available to families with children and young people aged 0 to 25 who live under Essex County Council, Thurrock and Southend. Facilities at the centre include a training room, a multi-purpose activity hall, multi-sensory room and specialist IT suite.
SNAP’s aims are to inform, encourage and support parents so that they can grow in strength and knowledge and become better equipped to give the best possible help to their children.
The SNAP Centre offers a wide range of services
Parent Advice and Support
- Helpline (email and telephone)
- Face-to-face Parent Support
- Specialist Talks and Training Courses
- Library of Specialist Books and Information Sheets
- Online SNAP Directory and Information Network
- Counselling
Activities
- Parent and Pre-school Children’s Sessions
- After school Drama and Activity Groups
- Pre-school Music Therapy
- Holiday Sessions
- Sibling Support
- Child and Parent Choirs
- Multi-Sensory Room
- Specialist IT Suite
Our History
See how SNAP has grown from a group of just 8 concerned parents to the major Essex charity it is today.
Our Team
The family services and business responsibilities of the charity are delivered by our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
News
Find articles on how our training sessions are empowering parents, learn more about the positive impact of our services and activities, be inspired from our family, volunteer and supporters stories and find out more about some of our future opportunities.
Annual Reports
Another year has flown by at SNAP where everyone concerned, be it supporters, volunteers, staff members or Trustees, have been busy supporting Essex families with children and young people with additional needs or disabilities.
“SNAP have been a tower of support and knowledge to our family since my child was 2. Without the support of SNAP, our lives everything would of been so much harder and extremely isolating. SNAP is always a place of comfort, acceptance and inclusion. I would be lost without SNAP.”
Follow Us
Helpline: 01277 211300
Email: [email protected]
9.00am until 4.00pm Monday to Thursday
and 9.00am until 3.00pm on Friday.
Volunteer for SNAP
Helping out at our centre or supporting one of our many activities. Find out more »
