We hold group meetings at least once a month at The Carer’s Centre Portsmouth. Our next meeting is on: 9 December 2025 at 7:00 pm

Add to Google Calendar
Reach Out

What is a Carer?

Many of our Rebound members have told us that they didn’t initially think that Rebound was for them.  They were confused by the term ‘carer’, believing that this meant supporting a loved one’s physical as well as mental well being.

It is difficult to use a generic term for people whose lives are being torn apart by watching a loved one become unrecognisable to them because of their addiction to drugs and/or alcohol.  People in this category do not recognise themselves as ‘carers’ and are therefore put off contacting us.

We provide support to anyone in this category – we could call ourselves ‘family support’ or ‘parent support’ but those who have a friend, neighbour, partner/civil partner might not feel able to contact us.

We like to make the distinction that Rebound is here for those who care about, but not necessarily care for a loved one.

We hope this clarifies the service we offer.

Related Posts

Patricia Darvill’s experience with Rebound

We are delighted that Patricia Darvill is taking on the role of Chair at Rebound as Lynn is taking a well-deserved retirement. Please read how Rebound has impacted Pat's life over the years.
Read More

Write-up on the Combatting Drugs Partnership in Portsmouth event by Pat Darvill

I recently attended a "Combating drugs partnership" meeting. An interesting meeting, which I thought I would share with you to give some insight into what is available for those in addiction.
Read More

Rebound recently launched our brand-new resource entitled ‘Young Buck’

We were so pleased with the turnout and support that we received and so firstly, thank you to everyone that came along!
Read More

Young Buck: A groundbreaking drug education initiative NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK

Young Buck showing on Thursday, 10th October, 6-8pm at Portsmouth Guildhall
Read More

Rebound Brings the Power of Filmmaking to Portsmouth for Groundbreaking Drug Education Initiative

Exciting news! Rebound is launching Young Buck, a powerful new film aimed at educating Year 8 students about the effects of addiction on families.
Read More

Highlighting another great resource: Catch22

Read More

Jennifer

I first came to Rebound seeking support during a particularly challenging time with a family member. What I found was more than just help; it was a warm, welcoming community built on empathy and genuine care. Rebound provided a safe, non-judgmental space where I could process my feelings, and crucially, realise I wasn’t alone in experiencing sadness, guilt, and trauma. This group became a true ‘godsend,’ guiding me through dark times and helping me to see a path forward.

Last year, I was invited to become a Trustee, an opportunity I embraced to give back the same profound support and respect that Rebound so generously offered to me.

I have extensive professional experience in supporting vulnerable individuals in the community. I live in the Portsmouth area and enjoy spending time with my family and socialising with friends.

Lynn

Lucy

Social Media Co-ordinator

This website is managed on behalf of Rebound Carers’ Support Group by Lucy Greenlees, who also manages the Rebound Facebook and X pages.

Lucy is a digital marketing consultant specialising in social media strategy and management. More details can be found on her own website:

www.lucygreenleesdigital.com.

Roger

Born, raised and educated in Portsmouth I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse and have been since 1991. I have managed local mental health and substance misuse services for Solent NHS Trust and am currently working for the Trust on an ad hoc basis conducting Serious Incident Investigations.

I am a father of two grown up children and a user of local health and social care services. I applied and was successfully interviewed for the Interim Healthwatch Portsmouth Board, and have now been elected to the Healthwatch Portsmouth Board, currently nominated by my peers and I am the Vice Chair.

I have had many years’ experience of local health matters from providing and managing services plus more recently after my retirement as a user of health and social care services.

I have a passion for Equality and Diversity, and chaired the Trust group for many years.

I am a Trustee of Rebound Carers’ Support Group plus Vice Chair of my GP Surgery Public Participation Group (PPG).

Shannon

Shannon has a background in the field of Public and Sexual Health and has worked alongside an array of communities over the last fourteen years or so.  Shannon has a huge passion for supporting and enabling people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives, and has a particular passion in facilitating positive educational sessions with Children and Young People with regards to Relationship and Health Education.

Shannon is keen to support Rebound and the positive work that they do, hence why she has become our newest Trustee.

Alan

A lifelong resident of Portsmouth, I am a retired Electronic Engineer having worked in diverse areas from Computers and Military Communications to Hearing Instruments and Electronic Security.

I first got involved with Rebound around 12 years ago when I took my wife along to the Support Group. She was at an all-time low due to addiction in the family. Rebound has proved to be a ‘lifeline’ providing understanding and empathy in a non-judgemental form.

I have offered my services here to strengthen the group and am honoured to have been elected.

Patricia

My early adult working years were spent in Customer Service until I left to have my family. Then followed many years of freelance Market Research interviewing (one of those annoying people with a clipboard!) which I could work around my family responsibilities.

 

I don’t remember how I found Rebound, but I know it proved to be an absolute lifeline for me. I was at my wit’s end with my son’s behaviour, which had gradually got more aggressive due to drug addiction. From my very first meeting I felt a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. To finally be in a safe and welcoming environment, where everyone understood exactly what I was feeling and to know I was not alone was such a massive relief. Sometimes I would cry, sometimes I would vent the frustration and anger I felt for my son’s situation but always I felt better after being there. I am so grateful for all the support and understanding offered over the years and feel sure that Rebound saved my sanity. I have been attending the group since its conception and gradually I accepted that there was nothing I could do to alter my son’s life and only he could make the changes.  

 

Sadly, my son lost his battle with addiction and passed away nearly 4 years ago. I have still carried on attending Rebound hoping my experiences may help others. In 2024 Lynn decided to step down from Chairing Rebound and take a much-deserved retirement. It was suggested I take over the role and I hope to carry on helping other families and I like to think of it as a fitting legacy for my late son…

Dave

I have an extensive background in the Gas Industry as an apprentice and joined Highbury College in 1967 as a Lecturer, teaching and assessing students 16-80 to this day 2018.

I became a member of Rebound in 2008, when my wife was in an alcohol detox programme and is now in recovery these last nine years. I have been a regular member from the beginning, and the support and guidance I have received from the Group and Trustees has helped me a great deal to be able to cope, even though my wife is still in recovery – thank goodness!

I was asked to become a Trustee when Rebound obtained Charity status, which I accepted as an honour, in the hope that my journey through the ups and downs of addiction to eventual recovery may help other carers to cope and see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel!

What is a Carer?