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On this page you will find information about mental health support for adults in Portsmouth.
If you are worried or concerned about how you are feeling, the first place to go is your GP. Your GP will be able to assess if you would benefit from more specialised support or be supported by them.
PositiveMinds is a support service in Portsmouth that can help if you’re suffering with low mood or anxiety, or are feeling helpless or overwhelmed. It has trained wellbeing advisors who you can talk to. These are people who have lived through difficulties themselves, and can relate to how you are feeling. You can book in advance if you would like to, but no appointment is necessary – you can just drop in.
You can also get support from Solent NHS Trust mental health staff and be put in touch with organisations for help with practical problems you may be facing, like debt. Call 023 9282 4795 or visit the PositiveMinds website.
Talking Change are a team of psychotherapists and researchers who specialise in the understanding and treatment of common emotional difficulties.
If you’ve been struggling with low mood or anxiety, or with a physical condition such as chronic pain or fatigue, our talking therapies can help you cope and feel better. We also provide support at work, and help towards finding employment or training.
We offer a free and confidential service, and we can see you in medical practices all over Portsmouth. You can access Talking Change if you’re aged sixteen or over, if you live in Portsmouth and you’re registered with a doctor in the city.
You can self-refer by calling 0300 123 3934 or by visiting our website.
You can talk to Mind to get information on things like:
They will also look for details of help and support in your local area. Contact them 9am – 6pm Monday-Friday (except bank holidays)
Call: 0300 123 3393
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Text: 86463
Every Mind Matters provides useful resources to help you spot the signs of common mental health concerns, offering practical self-care tips and guidance, and explains when to seek further support. There is a free NHS-approved online tool, which helps you build an action plan to deal with stress and anxiety, boost your mood, improve your sleep and help you feel more in control. Visit Every Mind Matters.
The Rethink Mental Illness Advice Service offers practical help on issues such as the Mental Health Act, community care, welfare benefits, debt, criminal justice and carers rights. They also offer general help on living with mental illness, medication, care and treatment.
Call 0300 5000 927 weekdays 9.30am – 4pm.
If you’re struggling with an eating disorder, Beat can help. Call their Helpline 0808 801 0677, 4-10pm daily, or email help@b-eat.co.uk
GetSelfHelp.co.uk has proven self-help resources on a wide range of mental health problems.
OCD UK helps people affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Call 0845 120 3778, weekdays 9am – 5pm or email support@ocduk.org
You can find more information about mental health support on our mental wellbeing page.