
Sam's Story
I started to realise how alive I felt being around people who understood and I could be my true self with. It was a relief to not have to put that mask on and try to pretend everything was OK.
Read more about Sam's StorySafe spaces to be yourself and get back on track through groups, workshops and activities.
Our New Forest Wellbeing Service is made up of two wellbeing centres - Marcella House in Hythe and The Hollies in New Milton. We'll work with you to set goals for your time with us and find the right activities to help you work towards them.
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. As we're located in the New Forest National Park, we like to make use of our stunning surroundings where we can through gardening, walking and even boat trips.
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. Whatever challenges you may be facing in your life, we can help you build the confidence to manage and understand your symptoms.
What support do we offer?
We offer the following groups and courses:
We also work with partner organisations who run various courses from our centres.
You can self-refer yourself to the wellbeing service if you are aged 18 or over, have a GP in the New Forest area (including Waterside and Totton) and struggling with your mental health.
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.
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.
Marcella House
Jones Lane
Hythe
SO45 6AW
T: 023 8084 1341
E: nfwreferrals@solentmind.org.uk
The Hollies
1 Barton Court Road
New Milton
BH25 6NN
I started to realise how alive I felt being around people who understood and I could be my true self with. It was a relief to not have to put that mask on and try to pretend everything was OK.
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