Portsmouth Mind works for a better life for people with experience of mental health distress

Portsmouth Mind supports people in the Portsmouth area who would like to improve their mental health. We provide community based 1-1 and group support including self development courses and tasters,support groups and art/ pottery workshops to enable individuals to achieve and maintain a sense of well-being and Recovery. We offer volunteer opportunities and Mental Health Awareness training. We are developing 'green' projects and welcome involvement and idea's for service development and delivery.

Why the community needs this charity

Portsmouth Mind strives to reduce social isolation caused by mental health distress and offers a range of support services to enable people to regain a sense of positive well-being and good mental health. We offer volunteer opportunities and training and work within the community to reduce stigma and discrimination through promoting awareness of mental health and well-being.

Results and outcomes

Our outcomes include; increased confidence and improved mental well-being. Being part of local community - social inclusion, new skills, volunteer work and/or training, achieving personal Recovery, greater independence, improved quality of life and increased hope.

Latest activities and projects

Pottery group

Pottery group for people of all ages (16+) who would like to improve their mental health and well-being. read more

Community support - 1-1

1-1 support sessions in the local community for people experiencing social isolation due to mental health distress. read more

Art walk and talk sessions

Portsmouth Mind 'Art Walk and Talk' project is a new group offering the opportunity to improve mental health and well-being through taking part in a variety of art sessions at various locations in and around Portsmouth. read more

Allotment Project

A community allotment project in Portsmouth, getting in touch with the seasons, growing food and healthy eating. Learning about the links between good mood and food. read more

Womens service

Our women's group offers a different theme or topic each week, such as complementary therapies, personal development workshops, art work shops, healthy walks and out and about activities. Every 4-6 weeks there's a 'tea and talk' drop-in style catch up to discuss what the group would like to have on the time table. Please give our team a ring on 02392 291660 if you've experienced mental health distress, (including anxiety, panic attacks, depression. You are very welcome! read more