Action Portsmouth strives to make Portsmouth a better place to live, work, study and play by providing support and advice to not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises in Portsmouth. Many of the groups and organisations they work with support the most vulnerable people in Portsmouth.

A national charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs and alcohol. It is NOT a helpline, but offers training for professionals and also family members. The website has details of over 500 support groups throughout the UK, under “find help” section 2nd Floor, 120 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8BS

This group is set up to support family or friends affected by someone’s drinking. Meetings are based on the 12-step theory. The website has a search facility to find the nearest meeting, and an FAQ section.

Ambition Portsmouth is our service here at Intuitive Thinking Skills. Based within the community in the heart of Portsmouth Town Centre, Ambition Portsmouth’s role is to complement the Local Drug and Alcohol Service (SSJ) and the wider partnership with a service and provision that helps people with education and skills to move forward in life, […]

ANA was founded by Libby and Christopher Reid in 1998. Over the years, the organisation has grown to offer forty one beds, detoxification, primary and secondary treatment, after care, family and carers groups and training on all aspects of drug and alcohol treatment and rehab service provision. We also offer move on supported housing and […]

This group is set up to support family or friends affected by a person’s addiction to cocaine. Meetings can be found by ringing the number or by checking the meetings page on the website.

BEAD project – this is a support helpline set up by Cruse and Adfam to support people bereaved through addiction. They offer group sessions in some areas and telephone support or counselling.

A charity set up by a mother who lost a twin son to addiction. The charity offers weekly support groups, 1-2-1 befriending, telephone and email support, bereavement support, education and awareness.

West Sussex Emerging Futures pioneers the concept of mid-point allegiance between professional service providers and the individuals and communities they serve. They work closely with mutual aid and recovery groups as well as individuals, associations and local organisations to develop a landscape in which everyone can participate and benefit.

An organisation that offers free weekly meetings to support families, based on the 12-step programme. There is also an online forum for members and newsletters.

Frank is the website for the national Drug Advice Service and has a series of FAQs about different drugs, an A to Z of drugs and information on treatment. It is aimed at young people, but is very informative for parents / carers of people with substance misuse issues.

Healthwatch is an organisation set-up to act as the voice of the people using services, raising issues and concerns to the relevant authorities. It also has a comprehensive directory of available services.

HIVE Portsmouth is a collective of organisations dedicated to building stronger, more connected communities with the objective of building a happier, healthier and more connected city. They work with local people, groups and organisations in a way that recognises and nurtures the strengths of individuals, families and communities.

Inclusion is a national organisation that works with individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. Whilst providing comprehensive and inclusive support and treatment we work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can.

The Drug and Alcohol Support Service (DASS) works with young people under 25 in Portsmouth who are using substances. The service is free and confidential.

The National Drug Strategy, ‘From harm to hope: A 10-year drugs plan to cut crime and save lives’, was published in December 2021, with three strategic priorities: Breaking drug supply chains, Delivering a world-class treatment and recovery system and achieving a generational shift in the demand for drugs.

This is a charity based in Southampton offering support throughout Hampshire to family and friends affected by addiction. They have a 24-hour helpline, 1-2-1 sessions and support groups

They are an open-access group offering support to individuals and the friends and families of those dealing with the effects of stress, anxiety and depression.

Solent Mind provides a wide range of services to support people with mental health problems across the Southern Region

Talking Change is a mental health support service run by NHS Solent Trust and is open to anyone aged 16 or over who is registered with a GP and lives in Portsmouth. They offer tailored therapeutic services and workshops but are not an emergency mental health service for people in crisis.

The phoneline is a point of contact for all Portsmouth residents to get the right support. Fully trained call handlers will, in a kind and compassionate way, either arrange an appointment with services such as Talking Change or Positive Minds, or offer support to connect with local organisations including HIVE Portsmouth, social support or substance […]

This charity provides services for the homeless, addiction programmes such as community day rehab, specialist housing services for older people, training and work experience. Based in Hampshire.

The Samaritans offer emotional support to people by phone or face-to-face meetings at local branches, which can be found on their website. All calls are confidential, with the number not appearing on the caller’s telephone bill.

The YOU Trust is a charity that has been supporting vulnerable people across the UK since 1985. They work across a wide range of specialist areas from Learning Disabilities, to Mental Health, and Domestic Violence and Abuse Services. Everything they do is about ensuring the people they support can have the life they want.