Support Groups and Help

Ø Mind Your Heap App - helps to support young people’s emotional well-being. It provides links to services in Hampshire that might be able to provide help and support as well as self-help and support when you are worried about your mental health.

Ø MindShift App

Ø Hampshire Youth Access [www.hampshireyouthaccess.org.uk] – online counselling option for 14-17 year olds.

Ø www.moodjustice.scot.nhs.uk – information and links for a variety of difficulties, as well as an online chat facility for support.

Ø www.childline.org.uk – information about a variety of emotional wellbeing concerns including low mood.

Ø www.sleepcouncil.org.uk - information and advice about all things sleep related.

Ø Get out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens – A guide to living an extraordinary Life [an instant help book for teens] by Joseph Ciarrohi.

Ø Don’t let you emotions run your life for teens [an instant help book for teens] by Sheri Van Dijk.

Action For Children: East Hants, Havant East, Havant West and Winchester Children's Centres

Medical Conditions

Alzheimers Society

British Kidney Patient Association

Carers Together

Dementia Friendly Hampshire

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macular Society Havant Support Group

Midhurst Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care Team

Motor Neurone Disease Association

National Osteoporosis Society

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Blesma The Limbless veterans - here to assist limbless veterans to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Andy Barlow GM, Outreach officer South, tel 07384 834449 Outhreachsouth@blesma.org

The Ripple Pond - A self-help support network for the families of physically and emotionally injured service personnel and veterans.
To find out more about the support available please visit www.theripplepond.org or call 01252 913 021.

Veterans Outreach Support - Drop-in service for ex-members of the British Armed Forces and the Merchant Navy and their partners.
Held on the first Wednesday of every month from 2pm – 6pm in the Royal marine Club Portsmouth.
The drop-in provides a range of welfare support and mental health services. Royal maritime Club, Queen Street, Portsmouth. Tel: 02392 731767.

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General

Community Independence Team

Drug Watch

East Hampshire & Havant Citizens Advice Bureaux

Hampshire Fire and Rescue

Headway Portsmouth and South East Hampshire

Healthwatch Hampshire

Horndean Voluntary Care Group

Macmillan Cancer Support

Midhurst Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care Team

Mytime Active Health Trainers

Portsmouth and SE Hampshire Samaritans

Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire

Relate Portsmouth & District

Rosemary Foundation Hospice at Home

Rowans Hospice

Social & Emotional Wellbeing Support Service (SEWSS)

Timebanking UK

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Hampshire Residents Who Have Care and Support Needs

Connect To Support Hampshire website can help you, and your patients, to find information they need to manage their own care and wellbeing and maintain their independence.

You will find comprehensive advice, information on different care options as well as directories of care providers on this Hampshire County Council-led website. There are also hundreds of groups and activities to keep people active and connected to their community. 

A free app version of the website is available from GooglePlay or the Apple app store. The app works offline as well, meaning users can access information and search for services even without internet connection.

See case study video
Connect to Support Hampshire Facebook page
See Poster

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