Recovery And Wellbeing

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide meets the needs and overcomes the isolation experienced by people over 18 who have been bereaved by suicide.

The Veterans’ Mental Health Transition Intervention and Liaison
Service (TILS) is a specialist service supporting Armed Forces veterans,
experiencing a variety of challenges post-discharge.
Our goal is to quickly and accurately assess the support that you or a family
member might need and liaise with the services that can help.

Some of the issues we can support you with:

• Mental health difficulties
• Housing, finances and employment
• Referral to other services and charities
• Referral into our complex treatment service if appropriate
• Information to help families and carers

STAR counselling is our Sexual Trauma and Recovery Counselling team working across the South of Hampshire, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. We work with people who have experienced Sexualised Trauma, whether this be recent or non-recent rape, sexual abuse or sexual violence/crime.

We are an experienced and inclusive team of Counselling Practitioners trained to specialise in Trauma Informed Recovery. We understand that anyone can be affected by sexualised trauma and the wide range of impacts it can have.

We offer one-to-one counselling for Adults, Young people and Children at our dedicated counselling centres in Portsmouth and Fareham. These can be face-to-face, remote virtual counselling or via phone. We can also travel to you and meet in your community at a safe and confidential space.

STAR Counselling run specifically designed groups for mixed genders, single sex; women and men’s groups. We also run a group for people who identify as LGBTQ+. and children and young people’s groups too.

This is free to access counselling, we accept self-referrals and referrals from professionals.

We offer three types of care and support to meet everyone’s needs:

Homecare/Support at Home – personal care, support with budgeting, housing, social and leisure activities, daily living activities, emotional and behavioural support
Community-Based Support – small groups of people are supported to access relevant volunteering, occupational, social, and leisure activities in your community
Enablement – time-limited support to learn a new skill in your home or community based on your goals and what you want to achieve
Support in supported living accommodation is designed to help individuals live as independently as possible. This while ensuring they receive the necessary assistance around daily living tasks. The level and type of support vary based on individual needs. Such as preferences and goals. Which may include:

household management
personal care
meal planning and preparation
medication management
social and recreational activities
skill development, such as independent living skills, employment and education
In 2021 Hampshire County Council awarded us a 5-year contract to manage their Support and Enablement Services. It covers the:

New Forest
Totton
Hedge End
Fareham
Havant
Waterlooville
Petersfield
Hayling Island
Gosport
We also offer our services in other areas, like Portsmouth, where local council reffers clients to us.

By working alongside our clients, we can help you achieve your goals. And as partners, we make sure you get the right type of support that you need.

We provide services that include personal care, a variety of skill development and occupational, social, and leisure activities.

We work closely with clients to create person-centered care and support plans. Because of this, our approach is holistic. This develops people’s strengths and goals, helping them to become more independent and live the life they want.

Tim Kiver Foundation are ‘Experts By Experience’ and offer support for anyone affected by ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in Hampshire (Southampton, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth) and throughout the rest of the UK too.
Our support is for adults and parents of children who may be affected by ADHD with our awareness activities supporting groups, businesses and the public in general.

We run local Support Groups in Southampton and Portsmouth plus an Online Support Group for anyone who prefers this method and anyone from outside of our local area.

We support individuals providing advice and advocacy to individuals and their families to ensure that undiagnosed individuals with ADHD symptoms are sign posted to the correct medical teams / resources, armed with the information necessary to obtain medical help more effectively.

We spread ADHD Awareness by attending public events, holding publicised Information Drop Ins and presenting ADHD Awareness Sessions for groups, businesses and the general public.

Our story
Tonic Music was founded in 2012 upon the belief that participation in music is good for mental health. Originally based in Portsmouth, we have developed into a registered charity operating across the UK, through the provision of online programmes and outreach services.
From our initial work raising awareness, we now champion action. This is achieved by providing mental health support to ensure people continue to professionally and recreationally engage in music.

Our mission
To establish good mental health within music communities.

Our Vision
To be the UK’s leading mental health charity in music, making a transformative impact on the wellbeing of those who participate in music - professionally and recreationally. We strive to inspire positive individual and systemic change creating healthier, more resilient music communities nationwide.

Our Values
Community-minded: We are active, positive participants in the music community, bringing real-world experience, professionalism and empathy to the grassroots level upward.

Caring: We put people first. Without prejudice, we support anyone in music who needs mental health care, meeting them with compassion and respect.

Innovative: We evolve with purpose - expanding our understanding and approaches to support mental wellbeing in music communities. We challenge norms, embrace new paths to healing, and create spaces where creativity and wellbeing thrive together.

Brave: We stand up to the stigma surrounding mental health in music - not with judgment, but with empathy, courage, and unwavering resolve.

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Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) offers Welfare, Wellbeing and Clinical provision to UK Armed Forces & Merchant Navy Veterans, as well as to Carers/spouses & partners.

In addition to running monthly Drop-In facilities, we organise wellbeing activities throughout the month and enable access to bespoke welfare and mental health support.

VOS is an Armed Forces Covenant Employer. We support and encourage service spouses, veterans and reservists in the workplace.

Looking for a friendly way to get outdoors, enjoy fresh air and meet new people? Our volunteer led walks take place all across the city, making it easier for you to start walking and staying active. Walking is a simple tonic for both mind and body - free, sociable and good for your wellbeing.

Our group is warm, inclusive and our walk leaders cant wait to welcome you. Whether your new to walking or just want some good company, you'll never be short of friendly faces.

How to join us:
• Browse our walks on the website.
• Turn up on the day - no need to book!
• Our leaders will help you register and get started.

We also offer specialist walks, including:
• Menopause support walks
• Mindfulness walks
• Routes across the city for all abilities

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks is a free, volunteer-led scheme run by Portsmouth City Council and The Ramblers. Visit our website for details and photos, or call/email us if you’d like to chat before joining.

Step outside, feel better, and make new friends - one walk at a time!

Wymering Manor is a sixteenth century house in a state of semi ruination. We are looking for volunteers to care for and support the repair of the house and its gardens and to support open days, events and quiz nights. The Manor welcomes volunteers on a Saturday and Tuesday. If you would like to get involved, please contact: annmarie.ridgway@wymeringmanortrust.org.uk