Support Services

University of Portsmouth Student Wellbeing Service

The Student Wellbeing Service provides free mental health, wellbeing and counselling support. We work in partnership with you to fulfil your academic potential and have a meaningful university experience.

We offer one-to-one support like daily advice sessions and counselling, resources and guides for help with different issues, and workshops, courses, events and support groups to connect with others

Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO1 2BL
+44 (0)23 9284 3466

Victim Care Service

If you have been a victim or witness of crime and you live in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight, we are here to help, whenever you are ready.

The Victim Care Service provides free, confidential support for victims of 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, regardless of whether or not you have reported to the police.

Funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, the Victim Care Service is delivered by Victim Support, the independent charity for people affected by crime and traumatic events in England and Wales.

You do not have to report a crime to the police to use the service.

0808 178 1641

Voyage Care Portsmouth

Voyage Care has experience of supporting people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, brain injuries and other complex needs, both at home and in the community.

0800 035 3776 referral

Wimbledon Park Patch Southsea

Building community in the Wimbledon Park patch of Southsea.
If you're interested in connecting with others in the vicinity, this is for you.

Winstons Wish

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

08088 020 021 Helpline

World of Music Education Limited(WOMED)

World of Music Education Limited provides virtual, face to face and hybrid music, maths and English course for companies, schools and individuals in Hampshire and West Sussex.

28 Thruxton Road
Havant
United Kingdom
PO9 4DG
02392 006232

YOT (Youth OffendingTeam)

The Youth Offending Team (YOT) is a multi-agency team that is hosted by the local authority and overseen by a Partnership Management Board (comprising Children's Social Care, Education, Police, Probation and Health).
The service is made up of Social Workers, Police Officers, Probation Officers and other specialists with backgrounds such as health, education and parenting.
They work with young people who have offended and support other services who work with those who are at risk of doing so.

Civic Offices
Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO1 2EA
02392 688 450

Young Minds

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.

Youth Options

Empowering Young People for a Better Future

Established in 1937, Youth Options are a UK registered charity that empowers and supports children and young people across Hampshire to improve their life opportunities for a better future.

Focusing on those most in need of support, we offer services which are individually tailored to deliver vibrant, dynamic and ever-evolving opportunities that connect with and inspire young people to develop their social and emotional capabilities and emotional well-being, improve their engagement with learning and to stay safe.

Our Head Office is in Romsey but we have bases in Southampton, Andover, Eastleigh and Portsmouth.

United Kingdom
01794 525510