Family Support Groups

SSAFA Hampshire (Armed Forces Charity)

We provide lifelong support to those who are serving or have served in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines or the Royal Air Force, and to their families. Founded in 1885, we’re extremely proud of our long-standing heritage and of all the work we do with inspiring people from Hampshire, across the UK and around the world.

Our support covers both regulars and reserves in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force and their families, including anyone who has completed National Service. They are all entitled to lifelong support from SSAFA, no matter how long they have served.

0800 260 6767

Stand Up Portsmouth

A support group for families of children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Portsmouth

Trafalgar Place
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO1 5JJ

The Elizabeth Foundation

The Elizabeth Foundation is a charity supporting infants and preschool children with all degrees of deafness and their families. We are inclusive of children with additional physical, sensory and specialist learning needs. Our experienced team of professionals support children with all degrees of deafness to learn to listen and speak using the multi-sensory oral/aural approach, which engages all of a child's senses in natural, fun and child-centred activities that support communication development.

Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO6 3LL
02392 372735

The Parenting Network - Baby Bank

The Portsmouth Baby Bank aims to help alleviate child poverty and support families during times of financial and emotional stress, whilst reducing waste and promoting reuse of items.

We collect baby clothes, maternity items, toiletries, equipment, cots, prams and toys that are pre-loved, and pass them on to families in need.

Our service is provided free of charge and we receive referrals from a whole range of professionals who are in contact with families.

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