Support Services

The British Red Cross is the UK’s largest independent provider of services and support for refugees and people seeking asylum.

We offer emergency help, one-to-one support and casework, special services for children and families, and family reunions.

If you are a refugee or asylum seeker in the UK who needs help, or someone who works with refugees and people seeking asylum, our teams will speak to you and help you figure out what you need.

We can offer help from the Red Cross or refer you to other organisations for support.

The British Red Cross helps people cope with disasters, conflicts and personal crises in the UK and overseas. It also runs First Aid training courses.

Some face-to-face activities and groups offered by the independence and wellbeing team are on hold for now.

If you'd like to find out more about the support available
call 023 9284 1762 or
email IWT@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Are you looking for a care worker who speaks your language?

Chaos Support is an independent organisation based in Hampshire that supports individuals with a learning disability to achieve their goals in a variety of ways.

The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.

Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.

You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.

Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to us:

by calling 0800 1111
by email
through 1-2-1 counsellor chat

Citizens advice Portsmouth are a part of Citizens Advice Solent East. We provide free, impartial and confidential advice.

We offer a range of specialist advice and support services, and general advice via our website or by getting in touch using the details above.

Citizens advice Portsmouth are a part of Citizens Advice Solent East. We provide free, impartial and confidential advice for all.

We offer a range of specialist advice and support services, and general advice via our website, on the phone or by getting in touch using the details above.

Citizens advice Portsmouth are a part of Citizens Advice Solent East. We provide free, impartial and confidential advice for all.

We offer a range of specialist advice and support services, and general advice via our website, on the phone or by getting in touch using the details above.

Grants of up to £3,000 for the VCSE sector in Portsmouth for cancer awareness projects. Projects can focus on helping people learn how to reduce their risk, understand cancer screening or learn about signs and symptoms. Open to organisations supporting people with learning disabilities, people on low incomes, people with mental health challanges and people from minority communities including Black, Asian and Gypsy, Romany and Traveller communities. Ongoing support and cancer awareness provided by Action Hampshire.