This contains a file with key contacts for help in a crisis, mental health charities, where to find financial support, information and groups offering emotional support, information on advocacy and mental capacity. Read more
A list of useful telephone numbers for accessing help in an emergency. FOR CONCERNS RELATING TO THE SAFETY OR WELFARE OF A VULNERABLE ADULT OR CHILD phone the local public emergency safeguarding number: 08450 454545 Read more
Tips for avoiding alcohol cravings when recovering from alcoholism Read more
Are you caring for a loved one who is currently under Mental health services or has been in the last two years? Would you like to learn ways to support yourself and the one you care for? Read more
Four-day Residential Programme for partners, parents and adult children of alcoholics and addicts. The family programme is designed specifically to offer help, support and understanding to anyone over the age of eighteen who has been affected by someone else’s misuse of drugs or alcohol. It offers a safe environment in which to begin to recover from the trauma that misuse can cause. Read more
A list of resources for anyone with or supporting someone misusing drugs Read more
Children of Substance Misusing Others (COSMO) is a support group for children and young people aged 11-18 who are affected by the substance use of their friends or family. Read more
E’s Up is for young people in Southampton and Portsmouth who are having problems with Drugs, Alcohol or Solvent misuse and want help. Read more
Delivered in partnership with the Society of St James, the Saints4Sport project works with adults who have faced some of life’s biggest challenges, including homelessness, mental health issues or substance and alcohol misuse. Read more
A website patient information sharing resource Read more
Counselling, training and development - 1 to 1 and organisations. Specialist gambling counselling FREE. Counselling for wide range of issues at not-4-profit rates Read more
24/7 confidential and non-judgemental support. Phone 023 8039 9764 For Southampton family and friends of anyone using drugs or alcohol. Information about illegal substances and their effects, or as a listening ear to people who find themselves affected by another persons drink or drug use. Drop-in support group 2nd and 3rd Monday each month at 10-12. This is a facilitated group meeting. Please call PSL for further information. Read more
Hampshire 24/7 is a county-wide specialist treatment service offering targeted and specialist support to young people. Read more
Mind’s guide to supporting someone with mental health problems Read more