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Solent Mind are pleased to announce the launch of a new counselling service for care leavers aged 18–25 who are currently supported by Southampton City Council.
Read moreSolent Mind is celebrating a significant milestone after delivering its 100th counselling session in less than 3 months through Open Minds, our new accessible self-paid counselling service for individuals and couples.
Read moreThanks to the generosity of our supporters, more parents across Hampshire are receiving specialist mental health support during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Read moreCelebrating Volunteers' Week at Solent Mind. Thank you to all our volunteers.
Read moreA new service for people living with mild to moderate dementia will launch across Southampton and Hampshire in July 2026, delivered by Solent Mind in collaboration with Havant & East Hampshire Mind, funded by NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board.
Read moreIn Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May), we are launching our 2026 ‘Thrive’ campaign, which is highlighting the healthy habits and support services that can help people across the region maintain positive wellbeing.
Read moreWe are pleased to share that 3 local businesses have selected Solent Mind as their official Charity of the Year in 2026.
Read moreAn inspiring group of runners took part in the ABP Southampton Marathon Festival this weekend and collectively raised more than £7,000 for Solent Mind.
Read moreWe are delighted to announce our partnership with Autism Hampshire to support delivery of a new Autism and ADHD Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service launching across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight this April.
Read moreA service user who received support from a variety of Solent Mind's services, has been raising awareness of mental health with a powerful photography exhibition.
Read moreOur charity has now expanded its support for families of serving military personnel, with the launch of Military Minds.
Read moreTo mark International Women’s Day (8 March), we are shining a spotlight on one of our many female volunteers, giving her time to support mental health in Hampshire.
Read moreOur Remind service welcomed the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Portsmouth to one of its dementia support groups this month, highlighting the vital support it’s providing for people in the community who are living with dementia and their carers.
Read moreWe’re delighted to announce the launch of Open Minds, a new paid counselling service, starting 1 April 2026.
Read moreTo mark Time to Talk Day on Thursday 5 February, Solent Mind is highlighting the importance of talking and connecting with others to support positive wellbeing.
Read morePortsmouth fundraiser Alex rode a Vespa 2,000 miles from Pompey to Pompeii for Solent Mind, raising awareness of grief, bereavement and mental health.
Read moreAs our understanding of mental health has grown, so has the evidence showing that work has a significant impact on wellbeing. Find out why workplace wellbeing matters and how we can help your organisation create positive change.
Read moreTaking the first step to start counselling can feel both hopeful and a little daunting, and it’s completely normal to wonder what actually happens in a counselling session, how it might help you, and what you can expect along the way.
Read moreJust graduated and feeling unsure what’s next? You’re not alone - here are some simple ways to support your mental wellbeing after university.
Read moreLily Clissold, from Romsey, took on the Great South Run in 2025 in aid of Solent Mind.
Read moreThis year, Casey is taking on 10k at the ABP Southampton Marathon Festival in support of Solent Mind. She'll be running alongside a whole team of family members, united by love, remembrance and a shared determination to make a difference.
Read moreAnna Wright, CEO of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT) explains how our Military Minds service offers tailored support to military personnel and their families.
Read moreGina Lloyd-Newell, from Totton, took on the ABP Southampton 10k in April 2025 to raise money for Solent Mind, and has now signed up to the half marathon course at this year’s event.
Read moreFeeling stressed, low, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Yet for many men, opening up about mental health can feel difficult. Cultural expectations and stigma often tell men to “tough it out,” but silence can make problems worse.
Read moreJimmy is preparing to take on the Great South Run in aid of Solent Mind for the third year in a row.
Read moreThe latest episode of the Solent Mind podcast explores the theme of communities and how we at Solent Mind are delivering inclusive, accessible mental health support in our services across Hampshire.
Read moreMandy Harding, Head of Commissioned Grants, Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) explains how our Anchoring Minds service offers tailored support to military personnel and their families.
Read moreSally Arscott, CEO of Solent Mind, Mandy Harding, Head of Commissioned Grants at Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity, and Dr Whitney Curry, B2 Head of Royal Navy Health and Wellbeing, discuss how Solent Mind, the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity are working together to support military personnel and their families, and why it’s important.
Read moreThere's no right or wrong way to feel about deployment but it does bring a range of emotions and challenges. Our Anchoring Minds military families service has put together some top tips to help you manage you and your family's wellbeing during this time.
Read moreTodd Wyeth, from Southampton, went the extra mile for mental health when he took on this year’s London Marathon in support of Solent Mind.
Read moreRun, walk, skip, dance, or wheelbarrow if that is your style! Join us in this festive 5K around Southampton Common to kick-start the season with joy.
Read moreJoin us for a taster session, learn tips and techniques to look after yours and others’ wellbeing in the workplace, and find out more about how we can support your team.
Read moreDive into making a difference and take on this adrenaline-fueled challenge. Skydive over beautiful Salisbury from 10,000ft or 15,000ft, in the UK's ultimate tandem experience. Whether in a team, or on your own, take part in this amazing experience, for an amazing cause.
Read moreChallenge yourself to a walk along the beautiful Test Way, completing a distance of your choice, raising money for Solent Mind and doing something positive for your own mental wellbeing.
Read moreLooking for a challenge to test yourself, to get in shape, or bond with friends on a weekend adventure? If so, an Ultra Challenge® is for you! And you don’t need to be a budding elite athlete - they’re for everyone, take it on at your pace.
Read moreJoin Team Solent Mind on 18 October 2026 for this fast and flat 10-mile course through the historic streets and stunning seafront of Portsmouth. Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the sport, this race promises a memorable and exhilarating experience.
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