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If you or someone you know isn’t online, our friendly customer service team is here to help.
Cost of living helpline: 023 9284 1047
Open weekdays: 9am–5pm (closes at 4.30pm on Fridays). Closed on bank holidays
Need mental health support?
Portsmouth Mental Health Hub: 0300 123 6621
Open weekdays: 8am–6pm (Closed bank holidays)
Help is available 24/7 from
- Samaritans – call 116 123
- Shout – text HANTS to 85258
- NHS – call 111 and select the mental health option or in an emergency, call 999
Are you a University of Portsmouth student?
Find cost of living support, money management tips, and guidance for financial difficulties on the University of Portsmouth website.
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- Money-saving tips
- Low-cost recipes
- Stories about your community
- And more