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| Here you will find the Menatl health Directory, it has been divided into different headings to make it easier to search through so just scroll down to the topic you need andhopefully there will be a contact that can help. | ADULT EDUCATION | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Care to Learn | Advice on financial support for teenage parents who want to continue their education. | 0800 1218 989 | | www.dfes.gov.uk/caretolearn | | Fareham College | Develop new interests & skills. Variety of courses in leisure & examination courses. Reduced rates for those on benefits | 01329- 815200 | Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hants, PO14 1NH. | www.fareham.ac.uk | | Fareham College | Basic Skills Service - aims to work with students needing help with literacy and numeracy skills. Free of charge and available to anyone over the age of 16. | 01329 815200 | Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hants, PO14 1NH. | www.fareham.ac.uk | | Fareport Training | Life skills/modern apprenticeships. | 01329 825805 | Head Office, Admiral House, 67 High Street, Fareham, PO16 7BB. | www.fareport.co.uk | | Havant College | Adult courses include improving your literacy and numeracy. The college also offers a wide range of courses to suit everyone. | 02392 483856 | New Road, Havant. PO9 1QL | www.havant.ac.uk | | Highbury College | Adult courses include improving your literacy and life skills and vocational skills. | 02392 313373 | Dovercourt Road, Portsmouth. PO6 2SA | www.highbury.ac.uk | | Learn Direct | Free impartial advice on learning and careers and training courses. | 0800 101 901 | P.O. Box 900, Leicester, LE1 6XJ. | www.learndirect.co.uk | | Leigh Park Learning Centre | The centre offers a wide range of courses for anyone interested in learning. | 02392 498640 | 14-16 Greywell Shopping Centre,Leigh Park,Havant,Hants.PO9 5AL | | | Sector Skills Service | Provides help in training on use of computers and careers advice. | 02392 269829 | Sector Skills Service Top Floor suite 75c London Road Waterlooville Hants. PO7 7EL | www.sectorskillservice.com | | Southdowns College | Adult courses include improving your literacy and numberacy. The college also offers a wide range of courses to suit everyone. | 02392 797979 | College Road, Waterlooville, Hants. PO7 8AA | www.southdowns.ac.uk | | St Vincent College | Provides help in training on use of computers and careers advice. | 02392 583811 | Mill Lane,Gosport,Hants. PO12 4QA | www.stvincent.ac.uk |
| ADVOCACY | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | East Hants Advocacy Scheme | Free and confidential advocacy service. | 01730 233345 | The Tilmore Centre, 1 Tilmore Road, Petersfield, Hants, GU32 2HG. | | | Havant & East Hampshire Mind Advocacy | An independent mental health advocacy service. | Havant and Petersfield: 02392 498916 or Fareham and Gosport: 01329 822479 |
Leigh Park Community Centre, Dunsbury Way, Havant, Hants, PO9 5BG.
| www.easthantsmind.org | | SCA Advocacy | Advocacy can be provided across East Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton, Eastleigh, The New Forest, East Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole. SCA Advocacy also provides an IMHA (Independent Mental Health Advocacy) service across East Hampshire. | Hampshire Advocacy Co-ordinator: 023 9224 1555 | SCA Group, Amplevine House, Dukes Road, Southampton, SO14 0ST. | www.scagroup.co.uk/index.php/advocacy/ | | Solent Mind | To provide high quality mental health services and promote the rights and well being of the diverse community of people affected by mental health problems. | 01329 848604 | Gosport Business Park, Aerodrome Road,Gosport. | www.solentmind.org.uk |
| AIDS | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | African Aids Helpline | If you’re African and living in England, African AIDS helpline is here to listen.This web site tells you all about the helpline, and how to get help and advice on HIV and AIDS, confidential HIV testing, treatment and support and Sexual health. | 0800 0967 500 | | www.africaninengland.org.uk | | London Gay & Lesbian Switchboard Helpline | The London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard award-winning helpline is open between 10am and 11pm every day of the week, 365 days a year. You will always be able to talk to a fully trained volunteer who will offer you support and information on any subject to do with sexuality. | 020 7837 7324 | PO Box 7324, London N1 9QS. | www.llgs.org.uk | | Mainliners Helpline | Provides information and support for drug users and ex-drug users who are affected by HIV, AIDS and hepatitis. | 020 7582 5226 | 38-40 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4RS. | www.mainliners.org.uk | | National Aids Helpline | Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and all calls are confidential. | 0800 012 322 | | | | Positively Women Helpline | Provides a range of free and strictly confidential counselling and support services to women with AIDS and HIV. | 020 7713 0222 | 347-349 City Road, London, ECIV 1LR. | | | Terrence Higgins Trust | Informs, advises & helps people with AIDS or HIV infection. | 0845 1221200 | 314-320 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8JU. | www.tht.org.uk | | UKC (UK Coalition of People Living with HIV and AIDS) | A national organisation made up of people living with HIV. Service includes advocacy. Also publishes Positive Nation magazine. | | | www.ukcoalition.org |
| ALCOHOL | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Al-Anon Family Groups UK | Provides support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. | 020 7403 0888 | 61 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YF. | www.al-anonuk.org.uk | | Alateen | Alateen is for teenage relatives and friends (aged 12-17) of alcoholics. Alateen is part of Al-Anon. | 020 7403 0888 | 61 Great Dover Street, London. SE1 4YF. | www.al-anonuk.org.uk/alateen | | Alcoholics Anonymous (National) | 24 hour helpline for people with alcohol problems. | 0845 7697555 | | www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk | | Avalon Centre | Multi-agency drug and alcohol resource centre. Offers assessment, treatment, drug/alchol focused counselling, advice and onward referral. | 01329 235353 | The Avalon Centre, Fareham Health Centre, Civic Way, Fareham, Hants, PO16 7ER. | www.hantsdaatdirectory.org.uk/hampshire/avalon.html | | NACOA - National Association for Children of Alcoholics | To address the plight of children growing up in families where one or both parents suffer from alcoholism or a similar addictive problem. | 0800 358 3456 | | www.nacoa.org.uk | | Spotlight | Spotlight is a partnership between Phoenix Futures and Addiaid providing support for drug and alcohol users in the Fareham and Havant area. It offers a drop-in, assessment and treatment, counselling and support, and referrals into detoxification. | 01329 237014 | 126 West Street, Fareham, PO16 OEP. | www.phoenix-futures.org.uk | | Turning Point | Offers rehabilitation, counselling and information for people with drug, alcohol and mental health problems. | 020 7481 7600 | Standon House, 21 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AA. | www.turning-point.co.uk |
| ALZHEIMERS | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Alzheimer's Society | A membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. | 0845 300 0336 | Devon House, 58 St. Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1LB. | www.alzheimers.org.uk | | Fareham and Gosport Carers Support Groups | Provides information and support for carers, families or friends who are caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or any other form of dementia. The Fareham group meets on the last Wednesday of each month (except December), from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at the United Reform Church, Osborn Road South, Fareham. The Gosport group meets every Third Wednesday from 10.30pm to 12noon at the Gosport War Memorial Hospital- either in the meeting room or the seminar room. | Branch office: 023 9273 0088 | Branch office: Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Place, Portsmouth PO1 5JJ. | www.farehamaction.org.uk/alzheimers.htm |
| ANXIETY | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Anxiety Alliance | Run by former anxiety sufferers, so they fully understand the physical feelings and negative thoughts that sufferers have. | 0845 296 7877 or 01962 779911 | 1 Taylor Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LW. | www.anxietyalliance.org.uk | | Anxiety UK | The largest charity dealing with anxiety disorders. Service user led organisation, believing that those who have personal experience of anxiety are often best placed to support others similarly affected. | 08444 775774 | Zion Community Resource Centre, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY. | www.anxietyuk.org.uk | | No Panic | World-wide support for sufferers of panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, general anxiety and tranquilizer withdrawal. | 0808 808 0545 | 93 Brande Farm Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 2JQ. | www.nopanic.org.uk | | First Steps to Freedom | A U.K. registered charity which aims to help, in a practical way, those who suffer from phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, general anxiety, panic attacks and those who wish to come off tranquillisers, together with help for their carers.
| 0845 120 2916 | PO Box 476, Newquay, TR7 1WQ. | www.first-steps.org |
| BENEFITS | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Job Centre Plus (Social Security Offices) - Fareham | | 0845 6043719 | Crown Buildings, Civic Way, Fareham, PO16 7HR. | ww.dwp.gov.uk | | | if you need to make a claim for benefit | 0800 055 6688 | | | | Benefits Enquiry Line | Advice, information, leaflets, claim forms and distribution for all relevant benefits. | 0800 882 200 | | www.direct.gov.gov.uk | | Community Legal Service | Gives advice on housing, benefits, education and debt. | 0845 3454345 | | www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk | | Direct payments support | Direct payments - the opportunity to arrange own assistance and support. Allows choice and control over your life. | 02380 330982 | c/o Southampton Service for Independent Living, 6 Northlands Road, Southampton, Hants. SO15 2LF | www.southamptoncil.co.uk | | Disability Living Allowance | Deals with all new claims for disability living allowance. | 020 8652 6000 | Dept of Work & Pensions, Sutton DBC, Sutherland House, 29 - 37 Brighton Road, Sutton, Surrey. SM2 5AN | | | Hants.Information website | Information on direct payments | | | www.hants.gov.uk/adultservices |
| BEREAVEMENT | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Chichester Counselling Services | Time limited and longer term affordable counselling for adults. | 01243 789200 | 32 Little London, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1PL. | www.ccs-counselling.com | | Child Bereavement Charity | Children have the right to information and support when someone important in their life dies. Bereaved parents can be helped with sensitive and informed care when a baby or child dies. Also produce resources including memory boxes, workbooks and DVDs in which parents and children can talk about their feelings when someone important in their life dies. | 01494 568900 | The Saunderton Estate, Wycombe Road, Saunderton, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4BF. | www.childbereavement.org.uk | | Child Death Helpline | A free phone service for all affected by the death of a child of any age, from pre-birth to adult, under any circumstances, however recently or long ago. | 0800 282986 additional freephone number for all mobiles: 0808 800 6019 | York House, 37 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BH. | www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk | | Cruse Bereavement Care | Exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Provides a free service. | 0844 477 9400 | Unit 01, One Victoria Villas, Richmond, TW9 2GW. | www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk | | Help is at Hand | This guide is aimed at the wide range of people who are affected by suicide or other sudden, traumatic death. | | | http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_092247.pdf | | Help in Bereavement | Organisation offering visiting service covering Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant etc. Offers practical and emotional support for as long as required. Initial contact is by telephone. | 02392 66884 | PO Box 617, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2ZR. | www.help-in-bereavement.co.uk | | Lesbian & Gay Bereavement Project | Phone support and advice for people bereaved by the death of a same-sex partner. | 020 7403 5969 | London Friend, 86 Caledonian Road, London, N1 9DN. | | | Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Society (SANDS) | Support for bereaved parents and their familities when their baby dies at birth or soon after. | 020 7436 5881 | 28 Portland Place, London, W1B 1LY. | www.uk-sands.org | | Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) | A self-help, voluntary organisation. Many of those helping have themselves been bereaved by suicide. | 0844 561 6855 | The Flamsteed Centre, Albert Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5GU. | www.uk-sobs.org.uk | | The Compassionate Friends | Organisation of bereaved parents & families, providing information & support by those similarly bereaved. Deals with bereavement in any circumstance including adult, children, murder & suicide. | 0845 123 2304 | 53 North Street, Bristol, BS3 1EN. | www.tcf.org.uk | | SAGE Senior Age Counselling Service | Adjusting to retirement,loneliness,coping with bereavement,facing the reality of death.Counsellors based in Chichester,Havant and Portsmouth | 01243 789200 | | |
| CARERS | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Carers Centre | Gives information and support to all carers. | 02392 501592 | Addenbroke, Willis Road, Gosport, Hants, PO12 1NA. | | | Carers Helpline | Confidential helpline available to people living in Hampshire and Portsmouth offering information and advice. | 0845 7221122 | | | | Carers Support Worker - East Hants | This service offers support for people who care for someone with a mental illness. They offer assessments of your needs as a carer, ongoing support and provides a link to many other useful organisations and groups. | 02392 683500 | Parkway Centre, 51 Leigh Road, Havant, Hants, PO9 2BF. | | | Carers Support Worker - Fareham | This service offers support for people who care for someone with a mental illness. They offer assessments of your needs as a carer, ongoing support and provides a link to many other useful organisations and groups. | 01329 288331 | Fareham CMHT, Osborn Centre, Osborn Road, Fareham, Hants, PO16 7ES. | | | Carers Support Worker - Gosport | This service offers support for people who care for someone with a mental illness. They offer assessments of your needs as a carer, ongoing support and provides a link to many other useful organisations and groups. | 02392 511377 | Gosport CMHT, Hewat House, 89 - 91 Bury Road, Gosport, Hants, PO12 3PR. | | | Carers Together in Hampshire | Help, support and information for carers. | Carers Active Listening Line 0800 323456 | 9 Love Lane, Romsey, SO51 8DE. | www.carerstogether.org.uk | | Carers UK | Carers UK is the voice of carers. Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner. | 0808 808 7777 | | www.carersuk.org.uk | | Carers: Department of Health- Social care | This section is aimed at health and social care professionals in the statutory and independent sectors who work with carers.
| | | http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/SocialCare/Carers/index.htm | | Crossroads Care | Crossroads Care is Britain's leading provider of support for carers and the people they care for. | 0845 450 0350 | 10 Regent Place, Rugby, CV21 2PN. | www.crossroads.org.uk | | Directgov | If you are caring for someone else and are looking for practical information specifically for carers, you can find it on this website, Directgov. Provides information on caring and support services, carers' rights, carers and employment and money matters. | | | www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone/index | | Fareham & Gosport Rethink Carers Group | The group meet monthly and offer mutual support and information, working together to help everyone affected by severe mental illness. The Group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 7.30pm | For more information please contact the group coordinator, Louise Viljoen, on 01823 365 327 | Fareham United Reformed Church, 18 Osborn Road South, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7DG.
| | | First Steps to Freedom | A U.K. registered charity which aims to help, in a practical way, those who suffer from phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, general anxiety, panic attacks and those who wish to come off tranquillisers, together with help for their carers.
| The Anxiety Action Line: 0845 120 2916 | First Steps to Freedom, PO Box 476, Newquay, TR7 1WQ. | www.first-steps.org | | Hampshire County Council | For information on young carers support structures in Hampshire. | | Hampshire County Council, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8ZB. | www.youngcarers.hants.org.uk | | Manic Depression Fellowship | MDF The Bipolar Organisation is the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with the much misunderstood and devasting condition of bipolar, their families and carers. They work to enable people affected by bipolar (also known as manic depression) to take control of their lives.
| 020 7793 2600 | MDF The Bipolar Organisation, 21 St. George's Road, London, SE1 6ES. | www.mdf.org.uk | | Parent Support Link | Providing support and information in the South of England, for those affected by drug use within the family. |
023 8039 9764 | 48-50 Vespasian Road, Bitterne Manor, Southampton, SO18 1AX. | www.parentsupportlink.org.uk | | Rethink | Offers a number of specialist services and support groups across the country for carers of people with severe mental illness. | 0845 456 0455 | | www.rethink.org | | Wah Sum Helpline Service | The Chinese Mental Health Association launched this confidential helpline offering information, advice, signpostsing and emotional support to chinese people suffering from mental distress and their carers. | 0845 122 8660 | | | | YC Net | Sign up to YC Net to join a supportive, online community of young carers for discussion or for advice from our qualified youth workers. | 0844 800 4361 | The Princess Royal Trust for Carers,
Unit 14, Bourne Court,
Southend Road,
Woodford Green,
Essex, IG8 8HD. | www.youngcarers.net | | Young Carers Intiative in Hampshire | Provides information about young carers projects in Hampshire that provide specific support to young carers and their families. Is also a good resource for links and information.
| 01962 711511 | Include Project - Hampshire Young Carers Initiative, Unit 4, Calford House, Wessex Business Park, Wessex Way, Colden Common, Hants SO21 1WP. | http://www.youngcarer.com/showPage.php?file=1110836017.htm | | Young Minds Parent Line | YoungMinds provides a telephone helpline service to parents and carers in the UK who have a concern about their child's emotional problems or behaviour. | 0808 802 5544 | 48-50 St John Street, London, EC1M 4DG. | www.youngminds.org.uk/parents |
| CRISIS HELP | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Fareham & Gosport Family Aid (FGFA) | Helps women and their children who live in Gosport/ Fareham who are escaping from domestic abuse. | Refuge: 01329 285375, Refuge mobile: 07967 387243 - 24 hour | c/oFareham Community Action, 163 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0EF. | | | Fareham Police Domestic Incident Officer | | 0845 045 4545 | | | | National Domestic Violence Helpline | The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. | 0808 2000 247 | | www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk | | Portsmouth and East Hampshire Samaritans | Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day, and the Portsmouth Centre is staffed with carefully selected and trained volunteers who provide this vital service to anyone who contacts us when in need of a confidential, listening ear at a time of personal crisis or distress. | 02392 691313 | 296 London Road, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 9JN. | www.samaritans.org.uk/portsmouth | | Portsmouth Area Rape Crisis Service (PARCS) | PARCs is an organisation based within Portsmouth City that work with persons who have been sexually violated at any time in their lives no matter how long ago. | Women's Crisis Line: 023 9266 9511, Men's Crisis Line: 023 9266 9516 | PARCS LTD, PO Box 3, Portsmouth. | www.parcs.org.uk | | Rape Crisis (England and Wales) | They provide co-ordination for the national network of Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales. Rape Crisis Centres provide a range of specialist services for women and girls that have been raped or experienced another form of sexual violence - whether as adults or as children. | 0808 802 99 99 | BCM Box 4444, London, WC1N 3XX. | www.rapecrisis.org.uk | | Refuge | 24 hour crisis line providing counselling, support and welfare rights advice for women and children escaping domestic violence. | 0808 2000 247 | 4th Floor, International House, 1 St Katharine’s Way, London, E1W 1UN. | www.refuge.org.uk | | SAGE (Senior Age Counselling Service) | Adjusting to retirement, loneliness, coping with bereavement, facing the reality of death. Counsellors based in Chichester, Havant and Portsmouth. | 01243 785684 | | | | Samaritans | Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. | 08457 909090 | Chris, P.O. Box 9090, Stirling, FK8 2SA. | www.samaritans.org.uk | | Saneline | A telephone helpline offering support and information to anyone coping with a mental health problem. | 0845 767 8000 | First Floor, Cityside House, 40 Adler Street, London. | www.sane.org.uk | | Suicide Awareness Project | Is listed under the Counselling & Advice category and is located in Portsmouth, Hampshire. | 02392 665265 | 298 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9JN. | | | The Fareham & Gosport Basics Bank | Provides short term support and relief to those who find themselves in a crisis or emergency situation. They do this by providing a centre where people can visit and be given a good parcel to last for a period of up to a week. Also able to offer some nappies, toiletries, toys and children's clothing - subject to availability. | 01329 822204 | Aspect House, Westbury Road, Fareham, PO16 7XU. | www.thefarehamwell.co.uk | | Victim Support | | 01329 823904 | Quay Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0NA. | | | Victim Support | | 02392 528248 | 1 Thorngate Way, Gosport, PO12 1HR.
| | | Women's Aid Helpline | For women experiencing physical, emotional or sexual violence in the home. Provides advice, information and support. | 0808 2000 247 | Women's Aid Federation of England, Head Office, PO BOX 391, Bristol, BS99 7WS. | www.womensaid.org.uk |
| DEPRESSION | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Association of Post Natal Illness | Advice, information and support to mothers suffering from post natal illness. | 0207 3860868 | 25 Jerdan Place, Fulham, London, SW6 1BE. | www.apni.org.uk | | Depression Alliance | Works to relieve this treatable condition by providing information, support and understanding to those affected by depression via their publications and extensive range of services. | 0845 123 2320 | 20 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4LX. | www.depressionalliance.org | | Manic Depression Fellowship | Advice and information for people with manic depression. Network of self help groups for service users and carers. | 020 7793 2600 | 21 St George's Road, London, SE1 6ES. | www.mdf.org.uk | | The Seasonal Affective Disorder Association | A voluntary organisation and registered charity which informs the public and health professionals about SAD, holds meetings, produces newsletters and has a network of contacts and local groups. | 01903 814942 | PO Box 989, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3HG. | www.sada.org.uk |
| DRUGS | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Adfam National | A national telephone helpline for families and friends of drug users, offering support. | 020 7553 7640 | 25 Corsham Street, London, N1 6DR. | www.adfam.org.uk | | Drugs Advisory Service | Mobile needle exchange/harm reduction. | 02380 679593 | | | | FRANK | Provides you with all the help and information you need about drugs and their effects - and FRANK won't panic, get scared or get angry - ever. | 0800 776600 | | www.talktofrank.com | | J A Jaffer Pharmacy | Provides emergency needle packs. | 02392 529766 | Unit 6 Nimrod Drive, Rowner, Gosport, Hants, PO13 8AJ. | | | Mainliners Helpline | A national advice organisation which provides information and support for drug users and ex-drug users who are affected by HIV, AIDS and hepatitis. | 02075 825226 | | | | Nexus | Anonymous confidential needle exchange outreach. The service runs as a mobile unit, and can offer home visits. UP TO APRIL 1st 2011 ONLY. | 02392 501616 | | | | Parent Support Link | Contact line offering support to people affected by drug misuses within the family, as well as providing information on illegal substances. | 02380 399764 | 48-50 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1AX. | www.parentsupportlink.org.uk | | Release | A source of support to thousands of drug users and their families. They are the only specialist provider of legal services to drug users in the UK, resolving their housing, debt and welfare problems. They also provide a national advice telephone helpline. | 0845 4500 215 | 124-128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NJ. | www.release.org.uk | | Spotlight | Provides a drop-in and initial assessment service for people over 18 years of age needing help or advice with problematic drug or alcohol use. It is run in partnership with Phoenix Futures and Addiaid, a national and local charity, and operates in Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Hayling Island and Petersfield. | Fareham: 01329 237014, Havant: 023 9249 2628 | 126 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0EP or 19 Park Parade, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5AA. | www.phoenix-futures.org.uk | | The Breathing Space | The Breathing space programme and Open Access service is for men and women aged +18 who are interested in reducing the harm caused by their drug/alchol use or wishing to achieve and maintain abstinence. Drop-in for women. Children under the age of 5 welcome | 02392 525777 | | | | Turning Point | Provides services for people with complex needs, including those affected by drug and alcohol misuse, mental health problems and those with a learning disability. | 020 7481 7600 | Standon House, 21 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AA. | www.turning-point.co.uk | | UK Narcotics Anonymous | A nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. | 0300 999 1212 | | www.ukna.org | | UK Narcotics Anonymous - Hampshire | 1st Sunday of the month 2.00–5.00pm | | Hampshire Area Service Committee (A.S.C.), The Discovery Centre, St John's Cathedral,Edinburgh Road Portsmouth | www.ukna.org |
| EATING DISORDERS | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Anorexia Survival Guide | A free guide to surviving anorexia and bulimia. The website is designed for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical advice.
| | | www.anorexiasurvivalguide.com | | beat | The leading UK charity for people with eating disorders and their families. beat is the working name of the Eating Disorders Association. | Helpline: 0845 6341414 | 103 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1DW. | www.b-eat.co.uk | | beat | Welcome to the young people's website: here you will find information about eating disorders, how to get help and how to help someone you know with an eating disorder.
| Youthline: 0845 6347650 | 103 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1DW. | www.b-eat.co.ukYoungPeople/Home | | beat - Eating Disorder Support Group, Winchester | A support group for friends and family of people suffering with eating disorders. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 7.30 to 9.30pm.
| 07900 490609 | Meetings take place at Bradbury House in Durngate Place near the Trinity Centre and Willow Tree pub.
| | | Overeaters Anonymous (Great Britain) | A fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. On this site you will find an up to date meetings list which covers all meetings in Great Britain. | | | www.oagb.org.uk |
| EMPLOYMENT | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Careers Advice Service | Learn Direct provides advice on careers and learning. | 0800 101 901 | | www.learndirect-advice.co.uk | | Employment 1st | A programme designed to help and support people with mental health problems find paid or voluntary employment. | 02392 481777 | Park Lodge, 7 Park Road North, Havant, Hants. PO9 1HE | | | Employment Services Office - Fareham Job Centre Plus | Provides information on most benefits for people of working age and information on employment and schemes for getting into work. | 01329 243700 | Crown buildings,Civic Way,Fareham,Hants.PO16 7HR | www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk | | Employment Services Office - Gosport Job Centre Plus | Provides information on most benefits for people of working age and information on employment and schemes for getting into work. | 02392 202000 | South Street, Gosport | www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk | | Fareham Community Action | To meet the needs of givers and receivers of voluntary work. | 01329 231889 | 163 West Street, Fareham | | | Gosport Voluntary Action | To meet the needs of givers and receivers of voluntary work. | 02392 583836 | Martin Snape House 96,Pavilion Way, Gosport.PO12 1FG | | | Havant Jobcentre Plus | Provides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and financial help for those who cannot. | 02392 308910 | 2 Elmleigh Road, Havant, Hants. PO9 2AR | www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk | | P.A.C.T (Placing, Assessment & Counselling Teams)Job Centre Plus | Aims to get people back to work however long they have been unemployed or whatever their disabilities. | 01329 243700 | | | | Petersfield Jobcentre Plus | Provides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and financial help for those who cannot. | 01730 533500 | 14a Chapel Sreet, Petersfield, Hants. GU32 3DP | www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk | | Shaw Trust, National | A national charity that provides training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the labour market due to disability, ill health or other social circumstances. | 01225 716300 or 02392 892910 | Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth,Hants.PO1 2RY | www.shaw-trust.org.uk | | WISE (Widening Integrated Skills for Employment) | Employment access centre, free help in finding a job or training for anyone 16 - 25. IT trainning, job skills, life skills, workshops, use of computers, telephones, postage, stationery, local newspapers etc. | 023921 360002 | The Portsmouth Foyer, 22 Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, Hants. PO1 1DH | | | YOU | Provides support for people with a learning disability who are actively seeking employment or voluntary work. | 02392 793000 | South Wing,Admiral House,43,High Street,Fareham.PO16 7BQ | www.sft.org.uk |
| GAY ISSUES | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Gay & Lesbian Switchboard | 24 hour helpline providing information, advice and support to lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender people on many issues including HIV. | 020 7837 7324 - 10am to 11pm,Seven days a week | | www.llgs.org.uk | | Gemma | National friendship network of lesbian and bisexual women. | | BM Box 5700, London. WC1N 3XX | gemmagroup@hotmail.com | | Inscape | Provides support and services to people with a wide range of sexuality issues. | 02392 298950 | 373/375 Old Commerical Road, Portsmouth. PO1 4QL | www.inscapelgbt.co.uk | | Portsmouth Lesbian Line | | 01705 92876 999 | | | | Lesbian & Gay Bereavement Project | Offers telephone support, advice and counselling to lesbians and gay men experiencing bereavement. | 020 8200 0511 | Vaughan M Williams Centre, Colindale Hospital, London. NW9 5HG. | Email: LGBP@aol.com | | Portsmouth Gay Men's Health Promotion Line | | 02392 655077 | | |
| GROUPS | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | | | | | | | Art Club | Whether you are an old pro or an absolute beginner, why not go along and share your passion for art. Fareham & Gosport area.Monthly meeting | 02392 523463 | Gosport Discovery Centre | | | Breathing Space | Drop-in for women. Children under the age of 5 welcome every Monday 10 til 12.30. Participants must be drug and alcohol free on the day. | 02392 525777 | | | | F&G Mind Group | Mondays - Women's social group - 10 til 11-friendly women's social group. | 01329 281445 | Fareham Community Church, The Kings Centre, West Street, Fareham | www.fgmindandsun.co.uk | | F&G Mind Group | Tuesdays - Mums in Mind - 12.30 til 2.30 - this group is for women who suffer with mental illness and who are bringing up families. | 01329 281445 | Haven Childrens Centre,Harris Road,Bridgemary, Gosport | www.fgmindandsun.co.uk | | F&G Mind Group | Tuesday Café - 10 til 1 - this group gives people the chance to utilise cooking skills by taking part in the preparation of a light lunch and baking. Open to all mental health service users. | 01329 281445 | United Reform Church, Osborn Road, Fareham | www.fgmindandsun.co.uk | | F&G Mind Group | Wednesday - 7.00 til 9.oopm - social group for chat, board games, snooker, darts, a monthly quiz and of course tea and coffee. | 01329 281445 | The Salvation Army Hall, Crossways, Gosport | www.fgmindandsun.co.uk | | F&G Mind Group | Friday Activity group - 12 til 2.30 - this group offers people the chance to try out various activities such as aromatherapy, craft work, jewellery making and enjoy talks and presentations from guest speakers. | 01329 281445 | Stoke Road Methodist Church, Stoke Road, Gosport, | www.fgmindandsun.co.uk | | F&G Mind Group | Saturday Lunch Club - 10am - 1pm, come along to this lunch club and take part in the preparation of a cooked meal and then sit down and enjoy it. | 01329 281445 | The Methodist Church, Kings Road, Fareham | www.fgmindandsun.co.uk | | F&G Mind Group | | 01329 281445 | 219 West Street, Fareham, Hants. PO16 0ET | www.fgmindandsun.co.uk | | Fareham Alzheimers Support Group | Meets last Wednesday of the month - 1.30 til 3.30pm. Can provide someone to look after the person you care for while you attend the meeting. Can also provide transport.Except December. | | United Reform Church, Osborn Road South, Fareham | | | Gingerbread | Groups, support, activities for single parents. | 0808 802 0925 | | www.gingerbread.org.uk | | Give, Gain & Grow | Friday 10 - 12 at Gosport Voluntary Action (Travel costs are paid). | 07910 675079 | Pavilion Way, Gosport | | | Hearing Voices Network | Network of voice hearers, allies, mental health professionals and other s. Over 80 self help groups in the UK. | 0161 8345768 | 91 Oldham Street, Manchester. M4 1LW | www.hearing-voices.org.uk | | Home Start | A voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer regular support, friendhsip and practical help to young families under stress in their own homes. Only criteria are that there must be a child of less than 5 years old in the family. | 02392 582498 | The Nimrod Centre, Nimrod Drive, Gosport. PO13 8BE | | | MIND | | 01329 281445 | 219 West Street, Fareham, Hants. PO16 0ET | www.fgmindandsun.co.uk | | NSPCC | Groups for children and families | 0808 800 5000 | | www.nspcc.org.uk | | Oak Meadow & Strawberry Meadow Children's Centre | Every Saturday 10 til 12pm - Dads and Kids brunch club, grandads, stepdads, uncles and other male carers welcome. Drop-in, no need to book - brunch included. | 01329 841097 or 01329 847205 | Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, Hants. PO15 6LL | www.oakmeadowchildrenscentre.co.uk | | Oak Meadow & Strawberry Meadow Children's Centre | A variety of clubs and groups open to adults, | As above | As above | www.oakmeadowchildrenscentre.co.uk | | The Samaritans Manic Depression Fellowship | | 02380 63288 020 7793 | | | | Rethink | Campaigning membership charity working with people with severe mental health illness, their carers, friends and family through a network of mutual suppport groups around the country. | 02392 298791 | Central Point Day Centre, 22 - 24 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, Hants. PO1 5RZ | | | Fareham and Gosport Rethink Carers group | Meets at Fareham united reformed Church,18 ,Osborn Road South,fareham.Hants.PO16 7DG.Meets First Thursday of month 7.30pm | Group Co-ordinator-01823365327 | | | | SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder | Informs the public and health professionals about SAD, holds meetings, produces newsletters and has a network of contacts and local groups. | 01903 814942 | PO Box 989, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3HG | www.sad.org.uk | | Spotlight - Group Meeting | Monday 9.30 - 3pm - group meeting, checking group, lunch, discussion, community and computer tuition. | 01329 237014 | | | | Spotlight Group for Women | This group has very few guidelines but confidentiality and respect are identified by all the women and this encourages a sharing and safe environment. Every Friday 11 til 12noon at Spotlight | 01329 237014 | The Kings Centre, 171 West Street, Fareham | | | The League of Friends of Oaklands | Provides support for mental health sufferers. | 01329 842933 | | | | The Moving on Project | This services gives advice, information and counselling to young people - 14 - 25 years of age in Fareham & Gosport. | 01329 822331 | | | | Triumph over Phobia | National network of structured self help groups for sufferers of phobias or OCD. Run by lay volunteers, most of who have overcome a phobia. | 0845 600 9601 | PO Box 3760, Bath. BA2 3WY | www.top.uk.org | | Young Carers | X-perience run a drop in from 1pm to 5pm every Friday for young carers who want help or advice. | 01329 232242 | Trinity Street, Fareham,PO16 7SJ | |
| HOME HELP | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Fareham MOPS (Home Help) | The home help service is for anyone living in the Borough of Fareham who is unable to do basic housework for whatever reason and needs help to find a reliable home help. | 01329 223144 | 163 West Street , Fareham, Hants. PO16 OEF | Email: mops@actionfareham.org.uk | | Handy Person Service (SFT) | A not for profit organisation that assists older and disabled people to repair, improve, maintain or adapt their homes. | 02392 862121 | Bradbury Centre,16-18,Kingston Road, Portsmouth, Hants. PO1 5RZ | | | Homecheck | If you live in the borough of Fareham and have children under the age of 5 or if you are aged 60+ then you can get your home safety checked by a fully trained homecheck officer. If you receive job seekers allowance or income support the £10 charge will be waivered. | 01329 236100 ex 2496 | Fareham Borough Council, Civic Offices, Civid Way, Fareham, Hants. | www.fareham.gov.uk Homecheck online application form available | | Handy person Service for Gosport | | 02380 606305 | In Touch,First Floor offices,47-57 High Street,West End,Southampton,SO30 3DQ | |
| HOSPITALS & CMHT'S | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Assertive Outreach Team - Elmleigh | Work with service users with long standing mental health problems who have difficulty engaging with mental health services. The team aims to do this by offering a flexible service working with people in their own preferred environment. | 02392 682820 | Elmleigh, 61a New Lane, Havant, Hants. PO9 2JS | | | Assertive Outreach Team - The Meadows | Work with service users with long standing mental health problems who have difficulty engaging with mental health services. The team aims to do this by offering a flexible service working with people in their own preferred environment. | 01489 483035 | The Meadows, Coldeast Way, Sarisbury Green, Southampton | | | Community Support Team | This group offers the opportunity for social contact and activities. This can help build self-confidence, self-esteem and social and practical skills and will contribute towards people remaining well and being able to access community facilities. | 02392 683500 | Parkway Centre, 51 Leigh Road, Havant, Hants. PO9 2HU | | | Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team - Elmleigh | Support people experiencing serious mental illness by offering practical help, advice, care and relapse prevention services with the aim of avoiding hospital admissions. Where people have been admited to hospital the team can offer support enabling early discharge and follow up. | 02392 682820 | Elmleigh, 61a New Lane, Havant, Hants. PO9 2JS | | | Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team - The Meadows | Support people experiencing serious mental illness by offering practical help, advice, care and relapse prevention services with the aim of avoiding hospital admissions. Where people have been admited to hospital the team can offer support enabling early discharge and follow up. | 01489 581540 | The Meadows, Coldeast Way, Sarisbury Green, Southampton.SO31 7ZS | | | Early Intervention in Psychosis Team | EA specialist service for people aged 14 - 35. They help assess, treat and support young people in the early stages of psychotic illness. | 01329 224559 | Fareham Reach, Suite 110, Fareham Road, Gosport, Hants. PO13 0FP | | | East Hants Community Learning Disability Team | A team of professionals providing specialist services to people with learning disabilities, working with individuals, families, carers and other agencies. | 02392 442611 | Havant & East Hants Learning Disabilities Team, Havant Civic Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hants. PO9 2AX | | | Elmleigh Inpatient Unit | Elmleigh is an acute mental health admissions unit providing assessment, treatment and care for adults between 16 ande 65 years, who are experiencing mental health problems. | 02392 682820 | Elmleigh, 61a New Lane, Havant, Hants. PO9 2JJ | | | Fareham & Gosport Assertive Outreach Team (FAGOS) | | 01489 483035 | The Meadows, Coldeast Way, Sarisbury Green, Southampton | | | Fareham CMHT | We are here to advise and support people who are experiencing severe mental health problems. | 01329 288331 | Osborn Clinic, Osborne Road, Fareham, Hants. PO16 7ES | | | Gopsort CMHT | We are here to advise and support people who are experiencing severe mental health problems. | 02392 511377 | Hewat House,89-91 Bury Road, Gosport, Hants.PO12 3PR | | | Petersfield CMHT | We are here to advise and support people who are experiencing severe mental health problems. | 01730 263221 | Petersfield Hospital,Swan Street, Petersfield, Hants. GU32 3LR | | | Queen Alexander Hospital | | 02392 28600 | Southwick Hill Road, Cosham.Portsmouth.PO6 3LY | | | The Meadows | Acute inpatient unit | 01489 581540 | The Meadows, Coldeast Way, Sarisbury Green, Southampton | |
| HOUSING | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | ARC | For people aged 16 - 25 who are homeless | 02392 511062 | | | | Centre Point | Registered charity and housing association aiming to ensure that young people are not at risk because they do not have a safe place to stay. | 0845 466 3400 | | www.centrepoint.org.uk | | Fareham & Gosport Night Shelter | Doors open 7.30pm, hot meals 7.30 til 9 pm, shelter 9pm - 8am. | 01329 281995 | Kings Road Assembly Hall, 2 Kings Road, Fareham | | | Fareham Borough Council Housing Department | Housing department | 01329 236100 | | www.fareham.gov.uk | | Fareham Housing Nomination Scheme | If you are 16 or over you may apply to join the Housing waiting list. | 01329 236100 ex 4493 | Fareham Borough Council, Civic Offices, Civic Way, Fareham. PO16 7PU | www.fareham.gov.uk | | Fareport Fund-a-Home | To provide assistance to those in need of housing for whom the statutory authorities have no legal obligation to find accommodation. | 01329 821875/6 | X-perience Youth Centre, Trinity Street, Fareham | | | Gosport Borough Council Housing Department | Housing advice | 02392 545476 Mon-Fri 9.00 am to 5.00pm | | | | Homelessness Support Services - Gosport | | 02392 545602 | | |
| MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Citizens Advice Bureau (Fareham) | For people with mental health issues that require CAB advice, all aspects of claiming benefits, housing and employment etc. | 08444 772232 | 2nd Floor, Fareham Library, Fareham. | www.nacab.org | | Citizens Advice Bureau (Gosport) | For people with mental health issues that require CAB advice, all aspects of claiming benefits, housing and employment etc. | 8444772232 | 2 Thorngate Way, Gosport. | www.nacab.org | | Department of Health | | | | www.doh.gov.ukmentalhealth | | Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society | Organisation specialising in the care of men and women of all ranks discharged from the armed services and merchant navy tha suffer from mental health problems. | 01372 587000 | The Chief Executive Combat Stress,Tyrwhitt House,Oaklawn Road,Leather Head,Surrey.KT22 OBX | www.combatstress.org.uk | | Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society | Specialises in the care of men and women of all ranks discharged from the armed services and merchant navy who suffer from mental health problems. | 0208 5436333 | Broadway House, Wimbledon Broadway, London. SW19 1RL | www.combatstress.org.uk | | Fareham & Gosport Primary Care Trust | | 01329 33447 | Fareham Reach, 166 Fareham Road, Gosport | www.hantspt.nhs.uk | | Hampshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust | | 02380 874300 | Maples, Tatchbury Mount, Calmore, Southampton | | | Havant & East Hants Mind | This service offers information, support, advice and social activities for people with a mental illness and for their relatives, carers and friends. | 02392 498916 | Leigh Park Community Centre,Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park, Havant, Hants. PO9 5BG | www.mind.org.uk | | Hearing Voices Network | Network of voice hearers, allies, mental health professionals and other interested parties. Over 80 self help groups in the UK. | 0114 271 8210 | | www.hearing-voices.org.uk | | Mental Health Foundation | Provides information and research on mental health issues. | 020 7803 1100 | | www.mentalhealth.org.uk | | Mind | Leading mental health charity providing support and information in a non-judgemental, friendly way. | 01329 281445 | 219 West Street, Fareham | www.fgmindandsun.co.uk | | Mind Infoline | Information on types of mental distress, where to get help, physical treatments, alternative therapies, advocacy and legal advice. | 0845 7660 163 | | www.mind.org.uk | | National Advice Service | | 020 8974 6814 | | | | Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) | Provides information to service users, carers, relatives and aims to resolve local difficulties by working in partnership with NHS trust staff. | 023 8061 2235 | Eastleigh Community Enterprise Centre, Unit 3, Barton Park, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh | | | Rethink | Information on severe mental health difficulties and information on the services provided by Rethink. | 0845 456 | | www.rethink.org.uk | | Service users Network (SUN) | SUN is open to all Mental Health Service Users in the locality. Provides service user input into local services via the PCT and area mental health services | 01329 281445 | | | | Victim Support Fareham | | 02380 615578 | Quay Street, Fareham | | | Victim Support Gosport | | 02380 615578 | 1 Thorngate Way, Gosport | |
| SELF HELP | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Books on Prescription | The books on prescription scheme is a way of helping people with common mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, phobias and eating disorders. | 0845 603 5631 | | | | Mind Over Mood | Change how you feel by changing the way you think. | | | Greenberger, D & Padesky C. ISBN 0-89862-128-3 - Guilford press | | Triumph over Phobia | National network of structured self help groups for sufferers of phobias or OCD. Run by lay volunteers, most of who have overcome a phobia. | 0845 600 9601 | PO Box 3760, Bath. BA2 3WY | | | Triumph Over Phobia | National network of structured self-help groups for suffers of phobias or OCD. | 0845 600 9601 | PO Box 3760, Bath, BA2 4WY | |
| SENIOR CITIZENS | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Age UK | The age concern information line provides support and information to older people, relaties and friends of older people and carers. | 0800 169 6565 | | www.ageconcern.org.uk | | Handy Person Service (SFT) | A not for profit organisation that assists older and disabled people to repair, improve, maintain or adapt their homes. | 02392 862121 | Bradbury Centre,16-18 Kingston Road,Portsmouth,PO1 5RZ | | | Homecheck | If you live in the borough of Fareham and have children under the age of 5 or if you are aged 60+ then you can get your home safety checked by a fully trained homecheck officer. If you receive job seekers allowance or income support the £10 charge will be waivered. | 01329 236100 | Fareham Borough Council, Civic Offices, Civid Way, Fareham, Hants. | www.fareham.gov.uk | | SCA Advocacy | A service to support people with a physical and/or a learning disability or older frail people with a mental health problem. | 02392 241555 | | | | Senior Line | Help the Aged's free national information service for senior citizens, their relatives, carers and friends. Advice workers assist callers to obtain the information necessary to make choices in later life. General information on welfare and disability benefits, housing, health, carers, mobility etc. | 0808 800 6565 | Age UK ADVICE,207-221,Pentoville Road,London,N1 9UZ | |
| SEXUAL ABUSE | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Cis'ters | Offers confidential support to adult women who were sexually abused as children. | 02380 338080 | PO BOX 119,Eastleigh,Hants.SO50 9EL | | | Rape Crisis | National Help-line | 0808 802 9999 | | www.rapecrisis.org.uk | | PARCS Portsmouth Area Rape Crisis Service | PARCs is an organisation based within Portsmouth City that work with persons who have been sexually violated at any time in their lives no matter how long ago. | 02392 669511 | | www.parcs.org.uk | | Portsmouth Counselling Service | Provides one to one counselling by trained counsellors. Referral for men or women who have experienced sexual abuse. | 02392 737989 | The Wesley Centre,128,Fratton road,Portsmouth,Hants.PO1 5DD | www.pocounsellingservice.org.uk | | | | | | | | The Gemini Organisation | Working with the issues of childhood sexual abuse. | 02392 875294 | | | | The Treetops Centre | Created to provide a service to anyone in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight aged 16 and over who has been raped or sexually assaulted. Services are available to women and men. | 02392 210352 - 7 days a week 8am to 6pm | The Treetops Centre, Northern Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hants. PO6 3EP | | | Women's Aid Helpline (England) | Helpline for women experiencing physical, emotional or sexual violence in the home. Provides advice, information and support and can refer callers to local refuges and emergency accommodation across England. | 0808 2000 247 | | www.womensaid.org.uk |
| SOCIAL SERVICES | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Social Services Department (Fareham) | Mon-Thurs 8.30 to 5.00pm,Friday 8.30 to 4.30pm | 0845 603 5630 | The Health Centre, Civic Way, Osborn Road, Fareham. PO16 7EP | www.hants.gov.uk | | Social Services Department (Gosport) | | 0845 603 5630 | 133 Stoke Road, Gosport. PO12 1SD | www.hants.gov.uk | | Social Services Direct | For contact with social services during evenings and weekends. | 0845 600 4555 | | |
| SPIRITUAL SUPPORT | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Spiritual Support | Reverend James Hair | 01489 581540 | The Meadows, Sarisbury Green | |
| VOLUNTARY BUREAUS | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Fareham Community Action | To meet the needs of givers and receivers of voluntary work. | 01329 231889 | 163 West Street, Fareham | | | Give, Gain & Grow | Friday 10 - 12 at Gosport Voluntary Action (Travel costs are paid). | 07910 675079 | 96,Pavilion Way, Gosport | | | Gosport Community Action | To meet the needs of givers and receivers of voluntary work. | 02392 588347 | Martin Snape House,96,Pavilion Way Gosport | | | Winchester Volunteer Bureau | | 01962 848030 | The Winchester Centre, 68 St George's Street, Winchester. SO23 8AH | |
| WOMEN'S ISSUES | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Association of Post Natal Illness | Advice, information and support to mothers suffering from post natal illness, from ex-sufferers by phone or letter. | 0207 3860868 | 145,Dawes Road,Fulham,London.SW6 7EB | www.apni.org | | Cis'ters | Offers confidential support to adult women who were sexually abused as children. | 023 80 338080 | | www.thesurvivorstrus | | Ella Gordon Unit | Co-ordinates a wide range of services and specialist clinics relating to sexual health, contraception, pregnancy tests, clinics for young people, genetic counselling. Wide range of clinic venues and times across the region. | 02392 866301 | | | | Gemmma | National friendship network of lesbian and bisexual women. | | BM Box 5700, London. WC1N 3XX | gemmagroup@hotmail.com | | | | | | | | Gingerbread | Groups, support, activities for single parents. | 0808 802 0925 | | www.gingerbread.co.uk | | National Women & Mental Health Information Line | National information line for women with mental health problems. | 0845 300 0911 | | | | Positively Women Helpline | Provides a range of free and strictly confidential counselling and support services to women with AIDS and HIV. | 020 7713 0222 | | www.positivelywomen.org.uk | | Refuge | 24 hour crisis line providing counselling, support and welfare rights advice for women and children escaping domestic violence. | 0808 2000 247 | | www.refuge.org.uk | | Treetops | The Treetops Centre has been created to provide a service to anyone in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, who has been raped or sexually assaulted. Services are available to women and men. They can offer support and services whether the police are involved or not. All services are confidential. | 02392 210352 | Northern Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hants. PO6 3EP | www.treetopscentre.co.uk | | Spotlight Group for Women | This group has very few guidelines but confidentiality and respect are identified by all the women and this encourages a sharing and safe environment. Every Friday 11 til 12noon at Spotlight | 01329 237014 | | | | Threshold Women's Mental Health Initiative | Offers services to women experiencing mental ill health and emotional distress, such as depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, self harm. Threshold is targeted at women living on low incomes who are vulnerable and experiencing social isolation. | 01273 622886 | | www.bht.org.uk | | Women's Aid Helpline | For women experiencing physical, emotional or sexual violence in the home. Provides advice, information and support. | 0117 944 4411 | PO Box 391, Bristol. BS99 7WS | | | Women's Aid Helpline (England) | Helpline for women experiencing physical, emotional or sexual violence in the home. Provides advice, information and support and can refer callers to local refuges and emergency accommodation across England. | 0808 2000 247 24 Hour Free-Phone | | www.womensaid.org.uk | | CedarOak Support Trust - Crisis Pregnancy Counselling Service | Free pregnancy testing and space to think through the options that are available in unplanned pregnancy. Ongoing support whatever your decision. They also offer counselling support for baby loss through miscarriage or still birth, and a Post Abortion Recovery Programme for those struggling after a termination, sessions either on an individual basis or as a group member. | 02392 523735 | 9 Bemisters Lane, Gosport, PO12 1HB. | www.careconfidential.com |
| YOUTH ISSUES | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | Alateen | Partner to Al-Anon for young people aged 12 - 20 who have been affected by someone else's drinking (usually a parent). | 020 7403 0888 | 61 Great Dover Street, London. SE1 4YF | www.al-anonuk.org.uk | | Anti-Bullying Campaign | Provides information, understanding and support to parents of bullied children and children themselves. | 020 7378 1446 | 185,Tower Bridge Road,Bankside,Southwark, London.SE1 2UF. | www.bullying.co.uk | | ARC | For people aged 16 - 25 who are homeless.Accomodation & Advice Centre | 02392 502712 | 51,Forton Road,Gosport,Hants.PO12 4TD. | | | B-eat - Youthline | Offers help and support to young people affected by eating disorders. | 0845 6347650 | | www.b-eat.co.uk | | Brandon Centre | Provides information and counselling for young people aged 12 - 25, specializes in contraception, pregnancy and psychosexual problems. | 020 7267 4792 | | | | Care to Learn | Advice on financial suuport for teenage parents who want to continue their education. | 0800 121 8989 | | www.dfes.gov.uk/caretolearn | | Centre Point | Registered charity and housing association aiming to ensure that young people are not at risk because they do not have a safe place to stay. | 020 72879135 | | www.centrepoint.org.uk | | Childline | For young people up to 18 years - available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Offers counselling, support and advice. | 0800 1111 | | www.childline.org.uk | | Connexions (Fareham) | Young persons information centre, ask about careers, your rights, jobs, sexual health, training, drugs, exam results, relationships, education, courses, health, money matters, housing, bullying and much more. | 01329 284467 | 1st Floor, Careers Centre, 189-199 West Street, Fareham | www.connexions-direct.com | | Connexions (Gosport) | Young persons information centre, ask about careers, your rights, jobs, sexual health, training, drugs, exam results, relationships, education, courses, health, money matters, housing, bullying and much more. | 02392 520456 | 1-Stop, St Vincent College, Mill Lane, Gosport. PO12 4QA | www.connexions-gosport.co.uk | | Dsylexia Institute | Advice, assessment, teaching, training, psychological assessment for children and adults, study skills for students of all ages. | 01962 856195 | 57 Upper Brook Street, Winchester. SO23 8DG | | | Eating Disorder Association | Youth helpline for people aged 18 years and below with an eating disorder. | 0845 634 7650 | | | | FRANK | Frank will provide you with all the help and information you need about drugs and their effects - and FRANK won't panic, get scared or get angry - ever. | 0800 776600 - FREE | | talktofrank.com | | Include Project, Hampshire Young carers,Initiative | Find a young carers project near to you. They have a list of over 300 on a database funded by the UK Department of Health. | 01962 711511 | | www.youngcarers.hants.org.uk |
| OTHER USEFUL LISTINGS | | | About | Telephone No | Address | Website | | British Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) | The lead organisation for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in the UK. | 0161 705 4304 | Imperial House, Hornby Street, BURY, BL9 5BN.
| www.babcp.com | | British Confederation of Psychotherapists (BCP) | Information, news and debate about psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapies. | 020 7561 9240 | Unit 7, 19-23 Wedmore Street, London N19 4RU. | www.bcp.org.uk | | British Psychological Society (BPS) | | 0116 2549568 | St Andrews House, 48 Princess Road East, Leicester, LE1 7DR. | www.bps.org.uk | | British Society for Mental Health and Deafness | The society for the promotion of the positive mental health of deaf people in Britain.
| | PO Box 10587, Colchester, CO1 9JE | www.bsmhd.org.uk | | Btitish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) | | 01455 883300 | BACP House, 15 St John's Business Park, Lutterworth LE17 4HB.
| www.bacp.co.uk | | Bullying UK | Provides information, understanding and support to parents of bullied children and children themselves. Also has advice for adults about bullying at work. | Parentline Plus: 0808 800 2222 | 702 Windsor House,
Cornwall Road,
Harrogate,
HG1 2PW.
If you need help or advice, email help@bullying.co.uk | www.bullying.co.uk | | Chinese Mental Health Association | CMHA now provide a diverse range of services with the aim of serving Chinese people who suffer from mental health related issues and problems. They also provide support for carers whom may not be familiar with all the nuances of traditional Chinese culture. | 020 7613 1008 | 2nd Floor, Zenith House, 155 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3QY. | www.cmha.org.uk | | Confederation of Indian Organisations | This service offers help and advice for people who have a South Asian background and have mental health needs. | 02079 289889 | 5 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7XW. | www.cio.org.uk | | Ella Gordon Unit | Co-ordinates a wide range of services and specialist clinics relating to sexual health, contraception, pregnancy tests, clinics for young people, genetic counselling. Wide range of clinic venues and times across the region. | 023 9286 6301 | Ella Gordon Unit, St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth. | | | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | | 0845 0454545 | Omega House, 112 Southampton Rd, Eastleigh. | www.hampshire.police.uk | | Hampshire Autistic Society | Is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people within the autistic spectrum and offers a wide range of facilities and services to children and adults. Support and advice is available to families and carers. | 01489 880881 | Head Office, 1634 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Fareham, Hants, PO15 7AH. | www.has.org.uk | | Hampshire Dyslexia Association | Helpline and information centre. | 023 8033 3345 | The Orchard, White Hart Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire. RG21 4AF
| www.hantsda.org.uk | | Mediation in Fareham | Independent service by volunteers, helps to resolve disputes concerning noise, harrassment, children, fences, etc. | 02392 431362 | 95 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LH. | | | National Mencap | National charity providing support and information for people with learning disabilities and their carers. | 020 7454 0454
helpline: 0808 808 1111
| Mencap England, 123 Golden Lane, London, EC1Y 0RT. | www.mencap.org.uk | | NHS Direct | A 24 hour confidential telephone service. Ring for nurse advise if you are feeling ill and are unsure what to do or for health information on particular conditions such as diabetes and allergies. Can also tell you where to find your nearest doctor, pharmacist, dentist or support group. | 0845 4647 | | www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk | | SIGN - The National Association for Mental Health and Deafness. | Provide suppport living, advocacy, outreach and training activities for any deaf person in need of emotional support. | | | www.bsmhd.org.uk | | Triumph Over Phobia | A UK registered charity which aims to help sufferers of phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder and other related anxiety to overcome their fears and become ex-sufferers. They do this by running a network of self-help therapy groups. | 0845 600 9601 | PO Box 3760,
Bath,
United Kingdom,
BA2 3WY. | www.topuk.org | | Victim Support | An independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. | Hampshire & Isle of Wight: 0845 070 3002 | Victim Support South East region,
c/o Lewes Crown, Court Centre,
The Law Courts,
High Street,
Lewes,
BN7 1YB.
| www.victimsupport.org.uk | | Victim Support | National Support line | 0845 30 30900 | | | | Anti-Bulling Campaign | Provides information, understanding and support to parents of bullied children and children themselves. | 0171 3781446 | 10 Borough High Street,London.SE1 9QQ. | | | National phobics society | | | Zion community Resource Centre,339 Stretford Road,Hulme,Manchester | Email:natphob.soc@good.co.uk | | Cat Care | Pussy Galore,403,Hunts Pond Road,PO14 4PA | 01329 843386 | | | | Cat Care | Circle M,Little Park Farm Road,PO15 5SW | 01329 589508 | | | | Cat Care | Three Meadows Cattery,Three Meadows,Honey Lane,PO15 6DW | 01329 281 415 | | | | Cat Care | Little Furs, 86,Fareham Road,Gosport | 01329 285630 | | | | Cat Care | The Titchfield Cattery,309,Southampton Road,Fareham | 01329 849229 | | | | Dog Care | Circle M,Little Park Farm Road,PO15 5SW | 01329 589508 | | | | Dog Care | Lone Valley Dog Ranch,Little Park,Farm Road. | 01489 575536 | | | | Dog Care | Woodside Kennels,St.Margarets Lane,Titchfield.Fareham. | 01329 842402 | | | | Dog/Cat Care Advice | Stubbington Ark | 01329 667541 | | | | R.S.P.C.A Veterinary Clinic | 315,Shirley Road,Shirley, Southampton.SO15 3HW | 02380 783000 | | | | P.D.S.A Vet care services | | 0800 731 2502 | | |
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