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Major investment in mental health for Portsmouth’s Veterans and their families

The Portsmouth Military Mental Health Alliance is delighted to announce the launch of a major investment in mental health services in the city.  The Armed Forces Covenant has awarded £697,188 to the Alliance, to fund a two year programme of mental health support to Veterans and their families, featuring three core services.

The funding will be used by the Alliance to create a new, open access service, in a dedicated space for Portsmouth residents.  This new facility will host an area specifically for veterans and their families, enabling them to access ‘on the day’ mental health support, reducing immediate emotional distress.

Alongside the centre will be the Solent Recovery College, which will focus on education, enabling people to learn about their mental health and how to become more resilient in the face of mental health challenges.

Additionally, the funding will support a new rapid response service for people in immediate crisis who would prefer to talk with someone who has served in the Armed Forces and who has experienced similar challenges.

The Portsmouth Military Mental Health Alliance shares a mission to support people with mental health needs that are not currently being met by existing services and will be connecting with others in the city, ensuring that veterans and their families receive the very best care and support.

The Alliance currently comprises Solent NHS Trust, Solent Mind, Society of St. James, Prince of Wales Royal Regiment Association, ExforcesNet and Portsmouth’s Clinical Commissioning Group.

Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

Please visit our services page for specific services and contact details. Alternatively, contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service by emailing or calling the number below. You can also give us feedback, make a complaint or share a compliment.

pals@solent.nhs.uk

0800 013 2319

*Lines are open Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm.

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Email: InformationGovernanceTeam@solent.nhs.uk

Phone: 0300 123 3919

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Our administrative and managerial centre is based in Southampton.

While our services can be found around various NHS locations in Southampton and Portsmouth (and surrounding districts), our administrative and managerial centre is based in Southampton at:

Highpoint Venue
Bursledon Road
Southampton
SO19 8BR

If you require a printable version of how to find us including bus times, car access and bike info please download our leaflet. (Copyright of Highpoint Venue).

Central office phone: 0300 123 3390

*Lines open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

If you are a journalist with a media enquiry, please contact the Communications Team at:

communications@solent.nhs.uk

0300 123 4156 or 02381 031076

The Communications Office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.