HIVE Directory: Support Groups
| Al AnonAl-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. For some of our members, the wounds still run deep, even if their loved one may no longer be a part of their lives or has died.  Southsea Portsmouth PO4 0LQ | 
| Boogie MitesBoogie Mites Portsmouth offer educational music groups and sessions for Nurseries / preschools, parent and carers, parties and events.  We also offer Intergenerational music sessions partnering nurseries/ preschools with local care homes and care homes with families. All our sessions enhance learning, language and literacy skills and are in line with the EYFS. Boogie Mites are currently partnering with Homestart Portsmouth to offer family sessions at Family Hubs. Please check Family Hub activity schedules each term to find out where these groups are running. | 
| Brunel Monday Carers GroupProviding support for people with Dementia and their carers. We meet once a week to talk, listen, let off steam but most of all to support each other. Portsmouth PO1 1LX  02392 429 302 | 
| Company of MakersCompany of Makers exists to support ex-Service personnel and their partners with transitioning from military to civilian life, no matter how long it’s been since they left the Armed Forces. Cathedral House, Office 3 St Thomas' Street Old Portsmouth PO1 2HA | 
| Dementia Support Drop in with RemindWeekly dementia support drop in with Remind For anyone who is supporting someone with living dementia within postcodes PO1-PO7. Every Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. at Portsmouth Carers Centre Carers Centre 117 Orchard Road Southsea Hampshire PO4 0AD There's no need to book just come along to talk to the Remind Dementia Support workers about any questions or concerns you may have if you are supporting someone living with dementia. For more information contact: the Remind team on remind@solentmind.org.uk Tel: 02394217404 or the Carers Centre team on Carerscentre@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Tel: 02392 851864 Portsmouth PO4 0AD | 
| Help 4 Special ChildrenHelp 4 Children is a small, local, non-profit making Charity that offers help to any child or family that has special needs.  107A High Street Cosham Portsmouth PO6 3BB | 
| Informed Pregnancy, Birth and BeyondInformed Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond is a grassroots, not for profit community group. We are committed to supporting families to create community and find the information they need when pregnant, birthing and finding their way as a new family. We facilitate three peer support groups each month. Portsmouth Group - Second Friday of Each Month at 10am. Fareham and Gosport Group -Third Tuesday of Each Month at 10am. Online Group via Zoom -Last Thursday of each month at 8pm. We also have a Facebook Support Group for peer support through pregnancy, birth, postnatal recovery and parenting. https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancybirthandbeyondcommunitygroup | 
| LGBTQIA+ inclusive Stay and Play (Home-Start Portsmouth)Our LGBTQIA+ inclusive Stay & Play Group for parents and children under the age of 5, every Friday afternoon at Northern Parade Family Hub. This group will be a safe place for families and a chance to connect with families who share the experiences that come with parenting when part of the LGBTQIA+ community, It will give children a chance to see versions of their own family reflected back at them. There are craft’s, play, messy play, stories and singing facilitated by our trained volunteers. Doyle Avenue Portsmouth PO2 9NE | 
| Motor Neurone Disease Association(MNDA)The Motor Neurone Disease Association offers support for people with MND and those who care for them.  | 
| National Deaf Children’s SocietyWe support families with children and young people, from birth up to the age of 25 in the UK who: • have mild, moderate, severe or profound hearing loss • are deaf in one or both ears • have permanent or temporary hearing loss (including glue ear) • communicate in different ways, including sign language, speech and lip-reading | 

