Support Services

Portsmouth Victoria Nursing Association

The Charity provides help to local sick or disabled individuals who are also in financial need. One off grants may be made to purchase services or equipment which are not provided by either the state or the NHS and which will directly assist a person’s medical need or improve their quality of life. Support is also given to the Community Nurses by providing help with training courses, books and special equipment not normally funded by the NHS.

Please note that referrals can only be accepted from local health professionals and community/support workers with direct knowledge of the individual's or family’s situation.
01243 373900

Portsmouth Victoria Nursing Association

The Charity provides help to local sick or disabled individuals who are also in financial need. One off grants may be made to purchase services or equipment which are not provided by either the state or the NHS and which will directly assist a person’s medical need or improve their quality of life. Support is also given to the Community Nurses by providing help with training courses, books and special equipment not normally funded by the NHS.

Please note that referrals can only be accepted from local health professionals and community/support workers with direct knowledge of the individual's or family’s situation.
07434 617947

Portsmouth Water - Problems Paying?

Portsmouth Water offers assistance to people struggling to pay their water bills.
West Street
Havant
PO9 1LG
023 9249 9888 General Emquiries

Portsmouth Women Alliance (PWA)

This Women group in Portsmouth created to build confidence and reduce fear in Black Minority Ethnic group.
Our main focus is raise awareness about FGM/C
Our association is open to any women in Portsmouth and we are available to volunteer and to contribute to the community.

Private Sector Housing - Portsmouth City Council

Regretfully, Private Sector Housing are currently unable to offer assistance to home owners who cannot afford to bring their homes up to a decent standard.
Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
PO1 2BG
023 9268 8369

Rainbow Trust

Rainbow Trust provides emotional and practical support to families whose son or daughter is affected by a life threatening or terminal illness. This includes parents, carers, the unwell child, brothers, sisters, grandparents and help with extended family members to support each other.

Any family can receive support from the moment of their child or young person’s diagnosis, (including antenatal and neonatal periods when diagnosis has been made) and support with young people during transition towards adult services up to the age of 18.
Rooms at Calmore Community Centre
Calmore Drive
Southampton
SO40 2ZU
01372 363438

Rebound

Rebound Group is a confidential, empathetic support group, caring about carers.

We offer support and assistance in both group and one-to-one counselling settings, as needed.

The service is provided free of charge to carers and family members affected by a loved ones' drugs, alcohol and substance misuse and their associated mental health problems.

The group is run by members who have attended the group for many years, and all have first hand experience of addiction.
Southsea
PO4 0AD
07912 626623 (not manned 24hrs)

Rehab4Addiction

Rehab 4 Addiction was founded to assist those affected by substance misuse and their loved ones. We offer a range of services, and help signpost you to the most effective treatments. This includes alcohol rehab, drug rehab, detox services, intervention, aftercare and outpatient counselling. Our helpline advisors are committed to helping you in your quest to locate effective treatments for addiction.

Rehab 4 Addiction – free helpline for those in need of help for mental health and free drug and alcohol rehabiliation. Find out how Rehab 4 Addiction may support a loved-one or yourself with alcohol and drug dependency issues. Telephone: 080 014 04690
0345 222 3508 International

Rehab4Addiction

Rehab 4 Addiction was founded to assist those affected by substance misuse and their loved ones. We offer a range of services, and help signpost you to the most effective treatments. This includes alcohol rehab, drug rehab, detox services, intervention, aftercare and outpatient counselling. Our helpline advisors are committed to helping you in your quest to locate effective treatments for addiction.

Rehab 4 Addiction – free helpline for those in need of help for mental health and free drug and alcohol rehabiliation. Find out how Rehab 4 Addiction may support a loved-one or yourself with alcohol and drug dependency issues. Telephone: 080 014 04690
0800 140 4690

Remind Activity Group - St Swithun`s Church

Maintaining an active social life is the key to remaining healthier and more motivated.
Come and join us for coffee, chat and fun.
We offer a structured programme of activities for people with memory loss and their carers.

By referral only, can self refer
023 8202 7810