Positive Minds offer a unique service for adults feeling low, worried, or hopeless. The team of peer practitioners offer both 1:1 support, wellbeing groups, and have their own experiences with mental health.
This unique offer allows people to connect through experiences and relate with others that understand to encourage motivation and hope.
The service is led by Solent Mind.
Call Positive Minds on 023 9282 4795.
Positive Minds is a place for peer support and wellbeing advice from others with lived experience. The peer practitioners have lived through difficulties themselves and can relate to how you are feeling. They will work with you to identify goals and walk alongside you in your recovery journey.
Support is offered 1:1 or in a group setting.
All in-person sessions take place at Solent Mind’s Wellbeing Centre in Arundel Street. Support can also take place over the phone or via Zoom.
The team can help with a variety of issues that could be contributing to feelings of worry or hopelessness. These include:
The team operates a ‘tell us once’ system: a chat with them can get you connected to your community and its services, without having to explain yourself again and again. They hope to put you in touch with the right support at the right time.
Anyone aged 18+ can access the Positive Minds service via the online form, which asks basic information about the individual, their current situation, and feelings. This way, the team can allocate the right peer for support whether that be 1:1 or group sessions.
The various ways the team can support includes:
All sessions provide a safe space for individuals to relax, enjoy a hot drink and identify their goals with a peer practitioner if they want to. The peer practitioners have lived through difficulties themselves and can relate to how the individual is feeling and advise where necessary.
Portsmouth Wellbeing Centre
38 Arundel Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1NL
Monday: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Tuesday: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Wednesday: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Thursday: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Friday: 10.30am – 4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Call Positive Minds on 023 9282 4795
Frequently asked questions about Positive Minds
Anyone aged 18+ years can access the services at Positive Minds.
Positive Minds is a place for peer support and wellbeing advice from others with lived experience. The team aren’t counsellors but they’re here to listen and may have had similar experiences.
There is currently a waitlist for one-to-one support through Positive Minds.
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