Welcome to the Healthwatch Directory
Welcome to the Healthwatch directory, delivered in partnership with HIVE Portsmouth. You’ll find regularly updated information on health and social care services, voluntary and community sector activities in Portsmouth.
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Counseling and Support
Mental Health Forum
Online discussion groups for mental health
Rowan’s Meerkat Service
Support for children affected by a loved one’s life-limiting illness or loss
Address:
The Rowan's Hospice, Purbrook Heath Road, Waterlooville
PO7 5RU
PO7 5RU
Phone:
023 9223 8535
Email:
meerkats@rowanshospice.co.uk
All Saints Counselling Service
Categories:
Counseling and Support
Address:
All Saints Centre, Commercial Road
PO1 4BT
PO1 4BT
Phone:
023 9286 3087
Mobile / Other:
075 4459 7180 (text only)
Rape Crisis
National helpline for female survivors of sexual violence
Categories:
Counseling and Support
Phone:
0808 8029 999
Disabled Facilities:
Minicom: 0208 239 1124
Men’s Advice Line
A national helpline providing advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence.
Phone:
0808 801 0327
Email:
info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Self Injury Support
National organisation supporting women in emotional distress
Address:
PO Box 654, Bristol
BS99 1XH
BS99 1XH
Phone:
080 8800 8088
Mobile / Other:
0780 047 2908 (SMS)
Veterans Aid
Supporting veterans in crisis
Categories:
Counseling and Support
Address:
40 Buckingham Palace Road, London
SW1W 0RE
SW1W 0RE
Phone:
0800 012 6867
Email:
info@veterans-aid.net
Aquilis Counselling Services
Categories:
Mental Health Services
Counseling and Support
Address:
Oasis Wellness Centre, Southwick Hill Rd, Cosham
PO6 3LY
PO6 3LY
Phone:
023 92283636
Mobile / Other:
07795 275087 (call or text)
Disabled Facilities:
Aquilis state their rooms are easily accessible for wheelchair users, and there is a seated waiting area.
Wheelchairs are also available to borrow from various sites around QA hospital, using a pound coin system similar to some supermarket trolleys.
Further information about access and facilities can be found on the QA Hospital website(https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/Find-us/find-us.htm).
Cruse Bereavement Care South Hampshire
Local branch of the national bereavement charity
Address:
South Hampshire Office, 135 St Mary Street, Southampton
SO14 1NX
SO14 1NX
Mobile / Other:
0808 808 1677 (National Helpline)
Email:
southhampshire@cruse.org.uk
Safeline
National helpline for male survivors of rape or sexual abuse
Categories:
Counseling and Support
Phone:
0808 800 5005
Mobile / Other:
07860 027573
Email:
support@safeline.org.uk
Changing Faces
Supporting people with a condition or injury that affects their appearance
Categories:
Services for young people
Counseling and Support
Address:
The Squire Centre, 33 - 37 University Street, London
WC1E 6JN
WC1E 6JN
Phone:
0345 450 0275
Email:
info@changingfaces.org.uk
Aurora New Dawn
Giving safety, support, advocacy and empowerment to survivors of domestic abuse, stalking and sexual violence
Categories:
Counseling and Support
Phone:
023 9247 2165 (helpline)
Mobile / Other:
023 9247 9254 (general enquiries)
Email:
info@aurorand.org.uk
GamCare
Is problem gambling affecting you, or those close to you?
Categories:
Counseling and Support
Address:
Remedi Clinic, 71 Marmion Road, Southsea
PO5 2AX
PO5 2AX
Phone:
Helpline: 0808 8020 133
Mobile / Other:
Local Counselling: 023 8063 0219
Email:
info@gamcare.org.uk
Anxiety UK
Address:
Anxiety UK, Nunes House, 447 Chester Road, Manchester
M16 9HA
M16 9HA
Phone:
03444 775 774
Mobile / Other:
07537 416905 (SMS)
Email:
support@anxietyuk.org.uk
(PARCS)Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service
For children (aged 5+) and adults
Categories:
Services for young people
Counseling and Support
Minor Injuries and Concerns about safety
Abuse
Email:
parcs@family-action.org.uk
Disabled Facilities:
The charity's address is confidential, but PARCS have confirmed their venue is wheelchair accessible and has a hearing loop installed. Please contact PARCS for more detailed access information.
B-eat
Support for people affected by eating disorders
Categories:
Services for young people
Counseling and Support
Address:
National Office, Wensum House, Norwich
NR1 1DW
NR1 1DW
Mobile / Other:
0808 801 0711 - Youthline for under 25s
Email:
help@b-eat.co.uk
Victim Support
Independent support for victims of crime
Categories:
General Information and Advice
Counseling and Support
Address:
21A Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh
SO53 2FS
SO53 2FS
Mobile / Other:
080 8168 9111 (national supportline)
The national LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
Now run by Galop – the LGBT anti-violence and abuse charity
Categories:
Counseling and Support
Phone:
0800 999 5428
Email:
help@galop.org.uk
Solent Mind Wellbeing Centre
A friendly, welcoming space to improve your mental wellbeing
Categories:
Mental Health Services
Counseling and Support
Address:
Portsmouth Wellbeing Centre, 100 Palmerston Road, Southsea
PO5 3PT
PO5 3PT
Phone:
023 9282 4795