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Solent Mind

We are Solent Mind, Hampshire's largest mental health charity. We cannot offer support on our page.

We're here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn to for advice and support. If you:
• are feeling anxious or low and want to talk to someone
• would like practical guidance on how to stay well at home
• want specific support such as benefit or bereavement services, or;
• are caring for someone else and would like support

check out our website.

03/04/2026

Taking moments to pause during a busy day can make a real difference to how we cope with stress. For Stress Awareness Month, our Workplace Wellbeing Training Team are sharing a simple technique that anyone can try, even during an ordinary tea break. ☕

Mindfulness doesn't need to be complicated. It can be as small as noticing the warmth of a mug in your hands, listening to the sound of the kettle or taking one slow, steady breath before returning to your desk. These brief pauses help us reconnect with our body, ease tension and create space to reset. 💙

Our Workplace Wellbeing Training Team provides practical, evidence‑based courses that help teams build healthier working environments. If your organisation would like support to reduce stress and promote positive wellbeing at work, our trainers can help.

Find out more at www.solentmind.org.uk/training

01/04/2026

No waitlists. Just accessible, compassionate support. 💙

With Solent Mind's new self-paid counselling service Open Minds, you can book online, telephone or in-person sessions at a time that works for you - without long waiting lists or delays.

Because accessing counselling should be simple, flexible and available to you when you need it most.

Find out more and book today at www.solentmind.org.uk/open-minds.

30/03/2026

Taking on a challenge for Solent Mind means making a real difference to the mental health of people across Hampshire. Whether you choose to run, walk, dive or set yourself a completely unique goal, every step you take helps ensure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. 💙

Whatever challenge inspires you, we are here to help you get started and to cheer you on throughout your journey. Together, we can make sure everyone has access to the mental health and wellbeing support they deserve.

Find out how you can take on a challenge for Solent Mind today: www.solentmind.org.uk/challenge-26

27/03/2026

With so much happening in the world right now, it’s completely understandable if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Feeling anxious or unsure how to cope is a normal reaction to difficult events, and you are not alone in experiencing it. 💙

It’s ok to take a break from watching the news, and it’s equally ok if that doesn’t feel right for you. What matters is noticing how the news affects your wellbeing and giving yourself permission to respond in the way that feels safest for you. 📰

Talking things through with someone you trust can make the load feel lighter, and Solent Mind’s services are here whenever you need them. Find a wellbeing centre near your on our website: www.solentmind.org.uk/our-services

26/03/2026

And the winner of Solent Mind's Big Charity Raffle is...

A huge congratulations to Tony, ticket number 5520, who has won a luxury 4-night stay in a stunning Marbella penthouse, generously sponsored by Mariposa - Not Just Travel! ✈️

Thank you to everyone who entered and supported our raffle. Every ticket sold will continue to help us provide vital, life-changing support in our community. 💙

If you'd like to get involved in more fundraising for Solent Mind, take a look at some of the other challenges we have have available here: https://www.solentmind.org.uk/support-us/challenge/.

25/03/2026

A big thank you to RSM UK and S&W, who came together for a charity football match on behalf of Solent Mind in February! 💙

You didn’t let the wind and rain stop play and collectively raised £410 (to be matched by S&W) for our charity – which is tremendous 😊

These funds will go towards supporting better mental health in Hampshire, and we’re very grateful!

If you'd like to fundraise for Solent Mind, speak to our fundraising team - details on our website: www.solentmind.org.uk/fundraise

23/03/2026

You can tell your resident office green thumb that they were right! Research has shown that bringing a touch of nature into the workplace can make a meaningful difference to how we feel throughout the day. Small changes, such as adding plants to your workspace, can help reduce stress, support concentration and increase productivity. 🪴

For workplaces with limited natural light, high‑quality artificial plants can still offer many of the same wellbeing benefits. What matters most is creating a workspace where people feel supported, welcomed and able to do their best. ☀️

Our Workplace Wellbeing Training Team can help organisations explore practical steps like these to build healthier, more compassionate working cultures.

If your organisation would like to learn more about how small everyday actions can support staff wellbeing, our team is here to help. Visit our website for more information: www.solentmind.org.uk/training

Photo taken at Solent Mind's Mayfield Garden Centre

20/03/2026

Military life doesn't come with a manual, but you don't have to navigate it alone.🎖️

Our new Military Minds service is here to offer practical support for British Army and Royal Air Force families. 💙

Here's what that can look like:

- A one-to-one conversation with someone who understands military life
- Tools and techniques to help manage stress, anxiety or overwhelm
- Free wellbeing resources you can use straight away
- Clear signposting to trusted support and community groups
- A safe, confidential space to talk things through at your pace

Whether you're figuring out how to manage the cycle of deployment, frequent moves, loneliness or simply need to talk to someone with lived experience of military life, we're here to listen.

For more information or support, call 0303 003 4239, email militaryminds@solentmind.org.uk or visit our website.

18/03/2026

Prioritising your mental health just got a little more accessible. 💙

Our new Open Minds counselling service offers professional, compassionate support in a safe and confidential space. And for a limited time, sessions are available at a reduced price of £40 per 50-minute session for new bookings made between now and 30 June 2026, following an initial assessment.

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, this could be the right time to take that first step.

Find out more and access support today! 👇

Online: Fill out our quick registration form here: www.solentmind.org.uk/open-minds
Email: Send us a message at openminds@solentmind.org.uk

16/03/2026

Whether it's 5K, 10K, a half marathon or the full marathon, every step you run for Solent Mind at this year's ABP Southampton Marathon Festival will be a step towards supporting people's mental health in Hampshire.

Together, we can turn race day into real change.

Run for Solent Mind. Run for mental health!

Sign up to run for Solent Mind today at solentmind.org.uk/run-abp-26.

13/03/2026

Yesterday, our Workplace Wellbeing Training Team delivered a free taster session on menopause and mental health. By creating space to talk about menopause, the team aims to open up an important conversation about something that affects so many people in our communities and workplaces. 💙

The session explored how menopause can influence our wellbeing and offered practical ways to feel supported. This includes celebrating personal strengths, connecting with others who understand the experience, and challenging unhelpful assumptions about menopause.

The people who joined told us they found the taster session useful and empowering, with one person sharing that it helped them start more open conversations about menopause, and another saying they loved the message about celebrating this stage of life.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. By talking openly and compassionately about menopause, we can create environments where people feel understood, respected and supported. ✊

If your organisation would like to learn more about our workplace wellbeing training, visit www.solentmind.org.uk/training

12/03/2026

Last chance to enter Solent Mind's Big Charity Raffle! 🌞

For just £5, you could win a 4-night stay in a stunning 2-bedroom Marbella penthouse - and help fund vital, life-changing mental health support across Hampshire. 💙

Enter now at: www.solentmind.org.uk/big-charity-raffle/social

Be quick! The raffle closes on Monday 16 March 2026.

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Our Story

Starting in May 1964, we became part of a network of 124 local Minds in England and Wales which are independent charities. We have our own board of trustees, raise our own funds and tailor our support to the needs of people living in Hampshire.

Our approach ensures that people can trust Solent Mind to be on their side:

Open. We reach out to anyone who needs us.

Together. We’re stronger in partnership.

Responsive. We listen, we act.

Independent. We speak out fearlessly.

Unstoppable. We never give up.

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By 2020, in the communities in which we work, we want:

Everyone with a mental health issue to trust Solent Mind to be on their side, and be able to support them or to find support for them.

2. Everyone supported by Solent Mind to know how they can achieve good mental wellbeing.

3. People with lived experience to share the power to design, deliver and lead mental health services.

We deliver trusted, practical and recovery-focussed mental health services across Hampshire:

• Our network of Wellbeing Centres gives people the tools for staying well through activities, workshops and 1:1 emotional support

• Our Peer Support service empowers people with their own lived experience of mental health problems to develop and run safe community support groups

• Our Advocacy service ensures that people are able to speak out, express their views and defend their rights

• Our Children and Young Persons services teach students, parents and teachers about positive mental health

• Our employment teams help people to find employment or maintain their wellbeing at work

• Our Remind service offers support to those living with dementia in Portsmouth

• Our italk service offers flexible talking therapies for those living in Hampshire

• Our innovative Solent Recovery College makes people the expert in their own recovery journey through classroom-based lessons

• Our social enterprise project Mayfield Nurseries uses the power of horticultural therapy to help people bloom.

• Our Support, Time and Recovery workers offer practical help and support to those with severe and enduring mental health issues.

Outside of our vital services, we campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding of mental health issues. We even share our unique knowledge and expertise of managing mental health through our trusted range of bespoke work place training.

Solent Mind is a charity and much of these projects would not be possible without the people who give their time, money, energy and passion to make sure Solent Mind can be there for everyone who needs us. When you take on a 10k run, organise a cake sale or choose Solent Mind as your charity partner, you’re doing more than just raising vital funds; you’re also joining others to send a message that mental health in Hampshire really matters.