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A 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 moreFrom 1 February 2026 Solent Mind’s Portsmouth Peer Support Service, currently run from the Wellbeing Centre in Arundel Street, is changing.
Read moreAs we head into a new year, we want to ensure we can continue to be there for people in Hampshire who need our help, and we cannot do that without the incredible support of our many fundraisers.
Read moreStudioTwenty3 brought together more than 80 members, friends and coaches to collectively lift over 1 million kilograms in weight, raising more than £2,500 for Solent Mind.
Read moreMore than £10,000 was raised in support of mental health at Solent Mind’s ‘Mental Elf’ fun run.
Read moreHere are the opening times for all our mental health and wellbeing services for Christmas 2025.
Read moreEarlier this month, Solent Mind’s supporters and stakeholders joined us for our Annual Celebration Event.
Read moreOur annual quiz night fundraiser was a ‘spook-tacular’ success. Many of our supporters came along to enjoy a Halloween-themed evening of entertainment and collectively raised more than £5,000 for Solent Mind.
Read moreAn incredible group of fundraisers took on the Great South Run in aid of Solent Mind, collectively raising a fantastic £16,000 for our charity.
Read moreTo mark World Mental Health Day on Friday 10 October, Solent Mind will be at Westquay in Southampton to raise awareness of mental health in the local community as part of our ‘Beyond the label’ campaign.
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 moreCause for Conversation is a new mental health podcast from Solent Mind. In our latest episode, Rebecca Wright, Team Lead at Solent Recovery College, shares her story and her personal experiences with bipolar disorder.
Read moreKathryn Morley, Peer Support Worker, Southampton, shares her story of living with Bipolar Affective Disorder
Read moreMike Blundell took on the 2024 ABP Southampton Marathon to challenge himself and raise awareness for mental health. Running in support of Solent Mind, he shares his journey, the impact of running on his wellbeing, and his top tips for marathon success.
Read moreCause for Conversation is a new mental health podcast from Solent Mind. In our first episode, we talk to Becky Hawke and Dr Katt Petersen about how peer support is helping people feel validated and supported, giving them tools and resilience through sharing lived experiences.
Read moreEnter Solent Mind's raffle today, and you could win a 4‑night penthouse stay with a sea view in Marbella, Spain, with travel for four people. Your ticket helps provide life-changing mental health and wellbeing support for people in Hampshire.
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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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