At present Friars Street has a large activity room with a separate area where the computers are located, a lounge room, and a training/meeting room and can be used as a drop-in during set hours. It is a safe place, where people can relax, stay for all or part of the drop in time, and take a break from the stresses of everyday life. We have internet-accessible computers, which also have Microsoft Office software. The activity area has seating areas, games consoles; a Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 4 and Xbox 360 set up. The training/meeting room has a storage unit containing the art materials and the musical instruments are also located in this room. We also have a library in the lounge room which will stock autism-specific books and magazines. The library is open to people with autism, their families or carers and other organisations with an interest in the autistic spectrum. These rooms are open for use during our drop in times, see below:
Drop In Times: Tuesday 12pm – 4pm Friday 12pm – 4pm Outside of these times, use of the building is by arrangement only, and people should contact a member of staff to book the use of any facilities.
Caithness Drop In: This is a monthly drop in held at Stepping Stones in Thurso from 4.30pm – 6.30pm. The date will vary depending on availability of the venue so refer to the monthly activity calendar for the date. There is a range of activities offered, including, pool, arts and crafts and gaming. For more information please contact Kirsten Smail on 01463 717649 or email kirsten.smail@aiscotland.org.uk
Skye Drop In: This is a monthly drop in held at Am Fasgadh in Portree from 5pm – 7pm. Please note that this drop in will run during summer months only and the date will vary depending on availability of the venue so please refer to the monthly activity calendar for the date. For more information please contact Kirsten Smail on 01463 717649 or email kirsten.smail@aiscotland.org.uk
Lochaber Drop In: This is a monthly drop in held at Kilmallie Community Centre, Corpach, Fort William from 1pm – 3pm. There are various activities on offer, including pool, table tennis, gaming, arts and crafts. For more information please contact Jennifer Pacitti on 01463 717649 or email jennifer.pacitti@aiscotland.org.uk
***Please note the pre-diagnosis drop-in is not currently running; due to technical issues with the website we are unable to change the information elsewhere on this page which still shows it. Apologies for this inconsistency; this note added on 30th May 2019 is the correct information until further notice.***
