Claire's Story
Military partners face unique challenges that can be difficult to navigate, putting pressure on their mental health. Here, Royal Navy spouse Claire shares her story.
Read more about Claire's StoryGroups, workshops and emotional support to help you live well in Fareham and Gosport.
Our network of recovery-focussed Wellbeing Centres offer safe spaces to be yourself and get back on track through groups, workshops, activities and emotional support.
Through an initial telephone assessment, we'll work with you to set goals for your time with us and find the right courses to help you work towards them. We can also help signpost you to local services for any additional support needs, like housing, benefits, counselling, crisis support or other specific mental health needs.
Our support is always specific and personalised to you, but might include a combination of creative arts, active groups, mindfulness and useful specific short courses for anxiety, self-esteem or life skills. Whatever challenges you may be facing in your life, we can help you build the confidence to manage and understand your symptoms.
We offer a range of groups to support with your wellbeing, like coffee and chat mornings, the over-50s social and groups to support with anxiety.
Walking group
Our new walking group is a great opportunity to get outdoors and get some exercise, as well as connecting with like-minded people to share stories and chat.
Led by our wellbeing staff, the group meets every Wednesday from 10am until 11.30am.
Neurodiverse wellbeing
Our Neurodiverse wellbeing group is a safe, supportive space where those of us who are neurodivergent can share our experiences - both the positives and challenges.
Led by staff with lived experience, the group meets every third Wednesday of the month from 6.00pm to 7.30pm.
Veterans social
Our veterans social group is a relaxed and friendly get-together where fellow veterans can enjoy a cuppa and a chat to connect in a supportive space. Whether you're looking for a laugh, to exchange stories or just for some company, you're very welcome.
Led by our wellbeing staff, the group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10.30am until 11.30am.
You can self-refer yourself to the Wellbeing Centre if you are aged 18 or over, have a GP in the Fareham & Gosport area and experience mild to moderate mental health problems like anxiety, stress, low mood or self esteem or depression.
If you are currently supported by a local Community Mental Health Team or Acute Mental Health Team, please speak to your Care Co-ordinator or other lead professional so they may refer you directly to us.
Our support is not counselling. Instead, we give you the tools to take action, learn how to manage your wellbeing and widen your network of support.
Along with the self-referral options above, we also accept:
CMHT and AMHT referrals require a risk assessment in addition to our Agency Referral Form. Our support can be offered to patients as an element within a wider care plan, but is not appropriate as a sole-replacement for secondary care.
Office hours (Phone calls only)
Monday: 9am – 4pm
Tuesday: 9am – 4pm
Wednesday: 9am – 4pm (carers drop in once a month - until 7.30pm)
Thursday: 9am – 4pm
Friday: 9am – 2.30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Fareham and Gosport Wellbeing Centre
31 High Street
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 1DF
T: 01329 281445
E: afg@solentmind.org.uk
For referrals
E: referralsfgwellbeing@solentmind.org.uk
Military partners face unique challenges that can be difficult to navigate, putting pressure on their mental health. Here, Royal Navy spouse Claire shares her story.
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