Mental Health Support and Signposting
Looking after your mental health is just as important as your physical wellbeing. If you or someone you care about is struggling with low mood, anxiety, stress, or any other mental health concern, help is available. We can guide you to trusted mental health services, including counselling, crisis support, self-help resources, and specialist organisations for children, young people, and adults. Whether you’re seeking urgent help or ongoing support, our signposting can connect you to the right services at the right time.
Content reviewed 12/6/2025
| Locality | Service | Telephone Number | Support Type |
| local | Acute Mental Health Crisis Team | 023 8083 5535 or 023 8083 5552 | Acute Mental Health Teams provide intensive support for people experiencing an acute or ‘crisis’ episode during their mental illness. |
| local | Community Mental Health Teams (Adult) | Southampton (Central): 02382 310726 Southampton (East): 02382 310982 Southampton (West): 02380 878040 | |
| local | Early Intervention in Psychosis | 023 82 313300 or 07775 535109, Southampton | Early Intervention in Psychosis Services are a specialist service for people aged 14-35. The service helps assess, treat and support young people in the early stages of a psychotic illness. |
| local | Early Intervention in Psychosis | 02382 311880, Fareham and Gosport | |
| local | Early Intervention in Psychosis | 02382 314200, South West, Romsey, Tooton, New Forest | |
| local | Parent/Carer Support | re.mindssouthampton@gmail.com | A parent-led group for families of children with autism and/or mental health issues. Founded with mutual support in mind, and for families whose children face similar issues to meet up in an informal setting and share knowledge and talk about any issues they are facing |
| local | The Harbour | 7 evenings a week 4.30pm and 11pm 07418364911 , info@solentmind.org.uk | OOH support for mental health in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant and East Hampshire |
| SO15 / SO18 | The Lighthouse | Text LIGHTHOUSE and you postcode to 07541 276010 between 4:30pm at 12am to access the service. SO15 3FH | The Lighthouse offers a safe haven for people in mental health crisis. It is staffed by mental health nurses and peer workers who themselves have experience of mental health crisis.The Lighthouse is an informal, non-judgemental, out-of-hours mental health drop-in for anyone over the age of 18 who requires short-term support in times of great difficulty or is struggling with poor mental health, The Lighthouse is Open 4.30pm – Midnight 365 days a year. You do not need to be refeered ot to book and appointment, just turn up. |
| SO15 | Southampton Steps to Wellbeing | 02380272000 / 0800 612 7000, https:/steps2wellbeing.co.uk, dhc.sstw@nhs.net | Southampton Steps to Wellbeing offers a range of evidence-based therapy services for common mental health problems such as depression, stress and anxiety related disorders. People aged 18+ can self-refer using their website which also has lots of useful advice. Self-Referrals |
| Mental Health 111 | 111 mental health option | Mental Health 111 Nurses: Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you will speak to a mental health professional who will discuss your current mental health needs and provide access to further support if needed. Enhanced web-based mental health support is now available on the online 111 service | |
| SO17 | Solent Mind | 023 8202 7810 , 15-16 The Avenue, S0171XF, info@solentmond.org.uk | Solent Mind offer peer support, someone with lived experience who you can talk to. Peer support is currently being offered online and on the phone. |
| Southampton Peer Support | Wellbeing and mental health support for people in Southampton from peers with lived experience | Solent Mind Side by Side A Safe, Moderated Community Where You Can Share Your Experiences of Mental Health Problems. | ||
| National | Samaritans | Call FREE 116 123, jo@Samaritians.org.uk | Provides 24 hour confidential emotional support |
| National | Shout | Text “SHOUT” to 85258 | 24 hours a day support |
| National | Campaign Against Living Miserably | 0800 585858 | Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) for men, for men 5pm to midnigt daily |
| SO40 | Recovery Colleges | Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Sterne 7, Thatchbury Mount, Calmore, SO40 2RZ | Recovery Colleges offer educational courses about mental health and recovery designed to increase students’ knowledge and skills and to help them feel more confident in self-management of their own mental health and well-being. |
| SO40 | Think Ninja – App | The Think Ninja App is available for all young people in Southampton who are aged from 11 – 17. Think Ninja is free and available to provide mental health and emotional wellbeing support in this time of uncertainty. Young people can connect with a ‘live’ Healios mental health professional within the app to discuss worries and concerns. It also provides training in skills to manage stress and uncertainty. | |
| Young Minds Crisis Messenger | Text YM to 85258 | For young people experiencing a mental health crisis. They can text the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger for free, 24 hrs a day | |
| National | Young Minds Parent Helpline | 0808 802 5544 Call for free Mon-Fri 9:30-4:00 | Offering advice to parents and carers worried about a CYP under 25. Could be about behaviour, emotional wellbeing or mental health conditions. |
| local | Crisis text support | text “HANTS” to 85258 | 24/7 support |
| Kooth | https://www.kooth.com/ | under 18 mental health support | |
| local | Saints Foundation launches new Saints By Your Side support | Southampton FC Official Site | Mens mental health support |