HIVE Directory: Support Groups

We offer medical care, emotional support and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.

The Crisis Worker team at Treetops SARC provide independent advocacy and support with practical matters, they can introduce you to other support services, for example Independent Sexual Violence Advisors, as well as providing confidential telephone advice.

Depending on the type of assault and when it happened, we can offer a forensic medical examination to collect evidence. This examination is important because we want to look after your medical needs as well as collecting forensic evidence. You may be at risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (STI’s); we can help you accessing emergency contraception and support you in accessing appropriate medical care.

We will only share your details with other services or agencies with your consent unless there is a concern that you or anyone else is at risk of serious harm. We have a legal duty to share information with other services if you are under 18.

What we do - Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provides a supportive environment for victims of rape or sexual assault/abuse in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

We are in a discreet and secure location with free onsite parking.

University of Portsmouth Student Support Services
We’re here to help you feel supported, valued, and able to thrive at university. Our services include information and advice, wellbeing and pastoral support, specialist mental health and counselling, and disability and money advice.

Find support contacts on https://myport.port.ac.uk/guidance-and-support, email myport@port.ac.uk, call +44 (0)23 9284 4444 or visit the MyPort desk at University House, Winston Churchill Ave, Portsmouth PO1 2UP.

Concerned about a student? Make a referral via our webpage - https://myport.port.ac.uk/guidance-and-support/health-and-wellbeing/urgent-support/concerned-about-a-student

Open surgery and endovascular aneurysm repair.

For patients with significant arterial, aortic or venous disease.

Help after crime
The Victim Care Service delivered by Victim Support provides free, confidential support for anyone affected by crime who are residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight aged 4 upwards. Our aim is to help you cope and recover from the effects of crime, in a way that suits you. We know that crime can impact people in many different ways, that's why we provide tailored support based on an individual's needs.

We are Hummingbird is a non-profit Mental Health awareness organisation. We are a community of music lovers who have united to spread awareness of mental health by using music as a platform to encourage people to open up and engage in conversation.

During these difficult times we continue to operate and are here to support you. We are currently offering consultations and support by telephone.
We hope to be able to offer face-to-face support soon.

Bereavement Services

Internet and/or Telephone Based / resources

Information, books and resources for helping children with bereavement, including information and support on how to deal with current difficult issues, such as not being able to attend funerals. Information, advice and guidance on supporting bereaved children and young people during the coronavirus outbreak

UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health.
Website has useful resources, signposting to help, guides, support for parents, professionals, tools and toolkits.
Online and telephone based support.