Local services
Learn more about the mental health services in Portsmouth available to you.
The Portsmouth Mental Health Hub
The Portsmouth Mental Health Hub is a single-point of contact for anyone aged 16+ in Portsmouth struggling with their mental health but unsure where to start. The team can be contacted by phone or via their online chat service and refer or connect residents with NHS or community support.
A2i
The A2i (Assessment to Intervention) team are an NHS team made up of health and care professionals with different skills including mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, doctors, and psychologists.
Cruse
Cruse is a support service for anyone affected by suicide in Hampshire. The service provides 1:1, to family or colleague group sessions in-person or over the phone.
Andy's Man Club
A men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free peer-to-peer support groups, including two in Portsmouth. Groups meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at 7pm.
DadzChat
DadzChat is a relaxed evening of peer-led discussion that aims to provide a safe and supportive space for dads to share experiences to enhance the journey of fatherhood.
Families In Mind
Families In Mind supports parents in the transition to parenthood. It aims to improve emotional wellbeing, parenting confidence and early relationships with baby.
Kooth
Kooth is a free online counselling and wellbeing support service. It offers a safe and anonymous virtual space for young people (aged 11-25) to find support and counselling in a way that suits them.
Community Peer Service
The Community Peer service offers support from people who have lived experience of mental health themselves and can relate to how you are feeling.
Remind
The Remind team at Solent Mind offer free advice and support to dementia patients and their carers across Portsmouth.
Shout
Shout offers anonymous mental health support via text for people of all ages. The service is free, confidential, and available at any time.
Student Wellbeing Service
If you’re a student at the University of Portsmouth, there are many sources of support to help with your mental health and wellbeing.
Talking Therapies
NHS Talking Therapies is a team of therapists and researchers who specialise in the treatment of common mental health difficulties.
Get in touch
Our friendly team at the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub are here to help.
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If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health help, please call 111 – the NHS non-emergency number. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is free from any phone. They have specialist mental health nurses who can support adults and young people.
In a life-threatening emergency, always call 999.