Improving Your Emotional Wellbeing

abandofbrothers (ABOB) works with young men involved in the criminal justice system. We provide them with the support they need to make the transition to an adulthood free of crime, and filled with a sense of belonging, connection and purpose.

The young men we meet have often experienced or witnessed domestic violence. They may have been abused or else kept someone else’s abuse a secret. They may have lived in care or experienced neglect. They may have grown up where drug and alcohol abuse is commonplace and where positive adult role models are in short supply.

Close Encounters is designed to improve the quality of life for lonely and isolated older people in Portsmouth, Gosport and the surrounding areas.

All Call Signs is a peer support organisation for all currently serving members of the UK Armed Forces and veterans.
We can also support immediate family members and partners in helping their loved ones or or accessing mental health and social support services themselves.

If you’re struggling with your mental health or are supporting someone who is, or you’re experiencing a complex social issue such as homelessness, substance misuse or poor quality of life, we can help.

Athletics Academy for 4 to 7 Year Olds. An energetic session developing fundamental skills- running, jumping and throwing.

Chase those blues away with a good old sing!
If you get a bit down sometimes, feel isolated or want to improve your health, come along and join in the singing. No previous experience necessary!
Group consists of people of all ages and we get anything from 10-30 people each week.
Come along and give us a try! You'll be happy you did!

Bereavement Care is a leading bereavement organisation in the South of England, offering face-to-face, telephone, Skype and online support. We offer free bereavement support and advice to people in Portsmouth and surrounding areas.

Beyond Reflections is a charity working to create a safe community for gender-diverse people and their allies. We provide various support services, including support groups, 121 support, counselling, safe social spaces and activity groups, and practical support and advice, designed with and for the community.

We are a trans+ friendly third-party hate crime reporting center and provide victim support and signposting, even if you don't want to report. You do not need to have suffered a transphobic hate crime to speak to us.

We are also involved in projects that seek to better the lives of trans+ people and work with other organizations and individuals to run educational workshops throughout the year.

Our life-changing work would not be possible without our volunteers, so if you are passionate about making the world a better place for trans+ people, contact us.

Your brand new BH Live Active, Pyramids gym and class facilities has opened.

BH Live Active has launched a brand new state-of-the-art gym and class facilities at the Pyramids Centre in Portsmouth. The refurbished centre contains some of the best equipment available from premium gym supplier TechnoGym.

*New to 2024*
Mindful stretch - STARTING 12PM WEDS 1ST MAY
TO BOOK CONTACT :
KERRY.MORGAN@BHLIVE.ORG.UK PH : 07957 151167
£2 per session

All libraries in Portsmouth offer a range of books and resources for adults, carers and children that aim to help you improve your health and wellbeing. All our libraries have Wellbeing Zones where you can browse up to date books and leaflets on any aspect of mental and physical health. Our staff are also happy to signpost you to local services that can help you manage your own health.

If you need further information on any of the services listed here please contact Pat Garrett 023 9268 8259 or email informationforhealth@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Specialist CAMHS services work alongside children/young people (and their families) whose risks, needs and functioning are impacting on their mental health.