Support Groups

Open to Parents / Carers of children and young people attending any secondary school across Portsmouth.

Come along for a coffee and a chat with PPV, ND and MHST teams on hand to answer questions or hear your views.

JOIN US!

Friday 17th April 2026 | 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Venue : The Stacey Centre

For more information email : ppvadmin@hsportsmouth.org.uk

Calling all carers! 

Join us for our next C4C session 

SWAN Independent Advocacy:

• Role of independent advocacy and how it supports your family member
• Rights choices and entitlements available to your family member
• How and when to access Swan advocacy for support
• How advocacy supports your family member to be heard in meetings, care planning, reviews and ward rounds

Venue : The Hamble House, Portsmouth

For further details, please contact: 

10-weeks of free sessions available to all Hampshire Navy and Marine Parents. 

Do you want to gain more understanding of your child’s behaviours? Connect with others in the military community while creating a parenting toolkit that works and empowers parents to build positive relationships - even when life is unpredictable.

Free Creche for Under 5's

Venue : The Haven, 17 Lake Road, PO1 4HA

April Endometriosis Support Group – Friday 11th April, 10am–1pm

Venue : Tesco Community Room (at the end of the tills) Fratton, PO4 8FD

Join us for a welcoming and supportive morning to connect with others who understand the realities of living with endometriosis.

This month we’re delighted to welcome Jeannie Lymath from Solecare Healing, who will be talking about crystal healing—what it is, how it works, and how it may support relaxation, emotional wellbeing, and pain management.

Neurodivergence Celebration at Room One

Join us for a colourful celebration of neurodivergence!

Refreshments, artwork in a relaxed social space - everyone is welcome.

Venue : Spithead Resource Centre, Montgomerie Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 1EB​

Drop-in money advice and wellbeing event.

Venue : Paulsgrove Community Centre, Marsden Road

Time : 12noon to 2.00pm

A chance to speak to agencies about bills, wellbeing and money matters.

Friendly support and free snacks

Come and join us for a couple of hours of good company and relaxation while you take a break from caring responsibilities.

Venue : Milton Barn 

Tickets £5.00 per person (includes a full buffet)

Available to purchase from Portsmouth Carers Centre, Orchard Road or via the link below

Drinks available to purchase at additional cost from the dedicated bar in the barn.

Open to all unpaid carers.

Endometriosis South Coast March support group, featuring the fantastic Lynsey Turner. 

Join us for a supportive, inclusive morning led by experienced support surrounding self-advocacy when living with endometriosis.

This session will be headed by Lynsey Turner Coaching, who will discuss:

New venue for 2026

City of Portsmouth College (Sixth Form Campus)
Tangier Road, PO3 6PZ

Discover the latest opportunities in employment, training, health, and community support for young people and adults with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in Portsmouth.

Overview

A free event for parents and carers focused on children's mental wellbeing with workshops and presentations run by CAMHS, MHST and Inclusion

S.A.F.E Event (Support, Awareness, Family, Empowerment)

S.A.F.E is Portsmouth's first community event run by all parts of the mental health services in the city alongside their community partners.

The event is completely free to attend, but tickets are limited to 100 people due to venue capacity.