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Teen Program-
12- Seniors
in High School
e’s Club Teen Program is a service of Erin’s Hope for Friends, providing a safe meeting space for teens ages 12- Seniors in high School. Our teen members chat, play games, participate in structured activities, view movies, and much more. Our teen members especially love our movie nights and craft nights. While participation is encouraged, it is not forced. Our members choose how they wish to spend their time at e’s Club. Our Teen Program meets on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Young Adult
e’s Club Young Adult Program is designed for graduated seniors thru 24yo. This highly social and engaging program is member-driven, allowing our young adults to shape the program’s direction. Members enjoy outings, games, crafts, and much more. The Young Adult Program meets on Sunday evenings.
Adult Program
A social program designed for autistic adults (25 +), offering a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. Members enjoy arts, music, games, and skill-building outings in a community supported by staff and volunteers. This program is driven by its members’ interests and designed to promote social interaction through organized activities and low-stress leisure options. It is not therapy, counseling, or behavior coaching. Instead, it provides structured yet flexible opportunities for fun and connection.
Virtual e's club
Virtual e’s Club offers a range of activities for both our teens and young adults. Our members chat, play games, participate in structured activities, view movies, and much more. Virtual e’s Club is a bully-free zone offered to members in the comfort of their own homes. Through this social experience, we encourage and support our members in developing lasting friendships using technology.
About e’s Club
e’s Club provides a place for autistic teens and young adults to relax, be themselves, and make friends. Participating in our programs has a nominal fee, and scholarships are available if needed. Reach out today to schedule a drop-in with one of our staff members.
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e’s Club is:
​Open and Inviting- e’s Club features an open and inviting space for members to hang out, make meaningful connections, and create lasting friendships.
​Fun and Interactive- At e’s Club, you can find many activities, including foosball, ping-pong, video games, board games, and more, to help entertain and encourage interaction.
​e’s Club has an experienced staff who are always on hand to provide oversight and encourage positive engagement. There are also volunteers who provide extra hands-on support and social encouragement.
Supervisory Staff
Our calendar is posted in advance on our member database. We have an organized activity schedule for our teens and young adults so they can make the most out of e’s Club! Planned around the specific interests of the group, social outings and field trips are scheduled for sports events, concerts, hiking, and more.
Our activity-based gatherings include karaoke, karate, art, movie night, game night, drama, improv, and so much more!
Activities and Outings
​Interested in an e’s Club membership? Before joining, we would love to know more about you! Come to a virtual or in-person drop-in event to complete the intake process. At drop-in, you can tour the facility, fill out the intake forms, meet e’s club personnel, and complete the intake interview.
Membership
Living on the Autism Spectrum
Autistic teens and young adults find it challenging to interact with others. They have issues making and maintaining friendships because they have difficulty understanding common gestures and social cues. They find it frustrating and emotionally draining to try to fit in. They long for friends but often feel shy or intimidated when approaching peers.
Autistic individuals are intelligent, caring, and are often misunderstood and many fall subject to bullying and social isolation. Depression rates are higher in autistic youth than in the general population. This loneliness does immeasurable damage to their sense of self-worth and can take over their lives.
However, there is hope.
Erin’s Hope for Friends bridges the gap for autistic teens and young adults by providing a safe place to make friends. e’s Club is focused on facilitating positive social interactions for our members.
