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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Services for young people
Bibic
National charity for children with and young people with developmental difficulties.
Categories:
Services for young people
Address:
Old Kelways, Somerton Road, Langport, Somerset
TA10 9SJ
TA10 9SJ
Phone:
01458 253344
Email:
info@bibic.org.uk
ChildLine
Free and confidential listening service for under 19s
Categories:
Services for young people
Counseling and Support
Phone:
0800 1111
Enham Trust – Skills 2 Achieve
Support, advice and training for 16-19 year olds not in full time training or employment
Categories:
Services for young people
Address:
Somerstown Community Centre, River's Street, Southsea
PO5 4EY
PO5 4EY
Phone:
01264 345 800
Disabled Facilities:
An access guide for Somerstown Community Centre is available on DisabledGo.com
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Categories:
Services for young people
Mental Health Services
Address:
Falcon House, St James' Hospital, Locksway Road, Southsea
PO4 8LD
PO4 8LD
Phone:
023 9268 4700
Email:
SNHS.CAMHS-General@nhs.net
Hampshire Young Refugee Together
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month 2pm-4.30pm
Categories:
Services for young people
Community Support Groups
Address:
Go for it Centre, Station Street
PO1 1EQ
PO1 1EQ
Phone:
023 9289 4216
Mobile / Other:
077 2031 3400
Email:
NPotts@redcross.org.uk
Smile Support & Care
Providing choice to disabled children, young adults and their families.
Address:
Unit 3, Barton Park, Eastleigh
SO50 6RR
SO50 6RR
Phone:
02380 616215
Fax:
02380 617110
Appletree Support
Home care for children and young people
Categories:
Care Agencies
Services for young people
Address:
Appletree Support, 11 The Pallant, Havant
PO9 1BE
PO9 1BE
Phone:
02392 455888
Email:
jo@appletreesupport.co.uk
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation
The charity for people with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges.
Address:
c/o The Old Courthouse, New Road Avenue Chatham, Kent
ME4 6BE
ME4 6BE
Mobile / Other:
General Enquiries: 01634 838739
Email:
info@thecbf.org.uk
AFK – Working with disability
Can fund mobility equipment not available on the NHS – for under 25s
Categories:
Independent Living Services
Services for young people
Address:
15A Tottenham Lane, London
N8 9DJ
N8 9DJ
Phone:
020 8347 8111
Fax:
020 8347 3482
Bivol Trust
The Trust provides work experience, skills development and social opportunities for young people with both learning and physical disabilities aged 14-25.
Categories:
Leisure and Social
Learning Disability Services
Services for young people
Community Support Groups
Address:
New Road, Portsmouth
PO2 7RB
PO2 7RB
Phone:
07939 361532
Mobile / Other:
07886 661025
Family Information Service
Advice and guidance for family with children pre-birth to 19 years old
Address:
Family Information Service, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square
PO1 2DX
PO1 2DX
Email:
FIS@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
EMAS
Ethinic Minority Achievement Services
Categories:
Services for young people
Other
Address:
Craneswater Junior School, St. Ronans Rd
PO4 0PX
PO4 0PX
Phone:
023 9273 3130
(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.
PALS – Partnership for Active Leisure Scheme
Categories:
Leisure and Social
Services for young people
Address:
Enable Ability, 311-313 Copnor Road
PO3 5EG
PO3 5EG
Phone:
023 9267 1874
Ask Sherlock
Directory for children and families – New website in development
Address:
Portsmouth Family Information Service, Guildhall Square
PO1 2DX
PO1 2DX
Phone:
023 9268 8830
Email:
fis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Simon Says
Support for children who have been bereaved
Categories:
Services for young people
Bereavement Services
Address:
Kings Church, Somers Road, Southsea, Portsmouth
PO5 4QA
PO5 4QA
Phone:
023 8064 7550
Email:
info@simonsays.org.uk
Disabled Facilities:
An access guide for Northern Parade Childrens Centre is available at DisabledGo.com
The Childrens Trust
National charity for children with brain injury
Categories:
Voluntary Sector/Charities
Services for young people
Address:
Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey
KT20 5RU
KT20 5RU
Phone:
01737 365 000
MERU
Custom-made equipment for children and young people with disabilities.
Categories:
Disability Services
Services for young people
Address:
Unit 2, Eclipse Estate, 30 West Hill, Surrey
KT19 8JD
KT19 8JD
Phone:
013 7272 5203
Fax:
+44 (01)372 743 159
Email:
info@meru.org.uk
The Rainbow Centre
Conductive Education and Neuro-Rehabilitation for Children and Adults
Categories:
Independent Living Services
Services for young people
Address:
The Bradbury Building, Palmerston Drive, Fareham
PO14 1BJ
PO14 1BJ
Phone:
01329 289 500
Email:
enquiries@rainbowcentre.org
When You Wish Upon a Star
Charity granting wishes for children suffering from life threatening illnesses
Categories:
Voluntary Sector/Charities
Services for young people
Address:
Futurist House, Valley Road, Nottingham
NG5 1JE
NG5 1JE
Phone:
0115 979 1720