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CHILL & CHAT: For Care-experienced Young People

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CHILL & CHAT: For Care-experienced Young People

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📞 0300 123 6621

Local Portsmouth service offering phone and online support for people aged 16+ struggling with mental health issues.

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PCC board full of opportunities | Courses, Support Hubs, Apprenticeships etc.

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From casual support when you need it, to talking to our youth workers in school or college, to our Work Club and Southampton Young Adults Employment Hub, you can get support however you need.

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Education and Employment | Work Club | No Limits

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Education and employment support for young people under 26 in Southampton and Hampshire, including our Work Club every Tuesday.

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Mentorship, workshops, leadership programmes, and projects to build confidence, skills, and community engagement. Supports young people to tackle issues like youth violence, social inequality, and disengagement.

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Politely Rebellious Next Gen CIC empowers young people by tackling social disparities, fostering resilience, and inspiring growth. Our mission is to ensure every young person has access to opportunities, no matter their background. Through talks, tailored sessions, and programs, we turn real stories into real change.

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Work Experience at PHU : Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Work Experience at PHU : Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Work Experience at PHU :: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Nightingale Road (QA Hospital), remains restricted to one lane with traffic lights at either end to allow traffic to move on and off the site. These roadworks are expected to run until December 2025. During this time there is likely to be increased traffic and delays at peak times.

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YoungMinds – Mental Health & Substance Support

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YoungMinds – Mental Health & Substance Support

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Help and guidance for young people where substance use is linked with emotional wellbeing.

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

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Prosthetics | Orthotics - Work Experience Opportunity

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Prosthetics | Orthotics - Work Experience Opportunity

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Open Learn: Free everyday English & Maths courses

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Open Learn: Free everyday English & Maths courses

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📞 0800 1111

Support for under 19s with mental health, bullying, abuse, family problems, school stress, and general life worries.

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One-to-one careers advice, CV help, interview prep, and support finding jobs or training for ages 16–19 (up to 25 if SEND).

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The Careers and Progression team is made up of qualified, experienced advisers who support young people in exploring careers aspirations in school and the community. We also offer mentoring service to help young people get into education, training and employment.

We work with young people aged 16-19 (or up to age 25 if they have an EHCP) living in PO1 - PO6. We provide information for parents/carers about career pathways.

How we can help

We offer a range of careers advice, guidance and activities to help young people understand their skills, explore options, and prepare for work. Support includes:

Careers guidance and exploration

Understanding and exploring your options

Confidence building and personal development

CV writing & job search guidance

Application support

Interview Preparation

Identifying personal goals and overcoming barriers

Support is available through one-to-one guidance, group work, and other group activities, including the Windmills iCan Programme and VR technology.

Discover how the Employability Academy Information outlines a flexible, supportive programme designed to empower young people with the skills and confidence to succeed in work or further education.
Support for schools
We also support young people within their educational setting as part of our traded service. Find out how this could benefit your education setting: Careers Guidance - Portsmouth Traded Services for Schools.
Events and opportunities
Find out more about local opportunities and upcoming events.

Contact us

Drop-in service (no appointment needed)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm

Location: Portsmouth Careers & Employability Youth Hub, floor 1, Core 1, Civic Offices, Portsmouth PO1 2EA

To access the youth hub, use the entrance by the Mountbatten Gallery (by the big screen). Press Option 2 on the Intercom and someone from the team will let you in.
Referrals
If you're 16-19 (up to 25 if you have an EHCP) and need careers support, please complete the referral form. If we're unable to help, we'll direct you to the right service.

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The Careers and Progression service supports young people to explore their careers aspirations in school and the community in Portsmouth.

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Motiv8’s Free Youth Hubs, Skills Sessions, and Wellbeing Drop-ins

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Our Teams and Sessions Across all Motiv8’s areas - Gosport, Fareham, Havant, and Portsmouth - we provide a range of regular, free and youth work professional led activities to help inspire amazing y

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Care experienced young adults – your future

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Information and guidance for young people who are leaving care or have already left the care of Portsmouth City Council.

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Youth clubs and adventure playgrounds for ages 11–19 with sports, crafts, outings, and social spaces.

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Sports sessions, youth hubs, and leadership programmes like Premier League Kicks & Changemakers.

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Join our BTEC Programme Pompey in the Community’s two-year course offers a football-focused alternative experience to college.Designed for aspiring footballers, male and female, aged 16-18, the c

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Support and Community for Mums Under 25. Nurturing and supporting young mums in Portsmouth, tackling isolation and building a supportive network of mums aged up to 25 years old.

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Your trusted partner for family support in Portsmouth.

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📞 116 123

Support for anyone struggling with emotional distress, loneliness, or suicidal thoughts.

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Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

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Portsmouth Drug & Alcohol Support Service (DASS)

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Portsmouth Drug & Alcohol Support Service (DASS)

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📞 023 9268 0185
Free, confidential support for young people in Portsmouth who are worried about drugs or alcohol.

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Information on the Drug and Alcohol Support Service (DASS) available for young people.

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📞 0808 2000 247
Advice, emergency support, and refuge services for people experiencing abuse.

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Refuge is the largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK. On any given day our services support thousands of women and their children, helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives - free from fear.

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Brook Sexual Health Advice 📞 0300 123 7123
🌐 https://www.brook.org.uk/
Advice on sexual health, contraception, relationships, pregnancy, STIs for young people.

NHS Sexual Health Advice 📞 0300 123 7123
Information about contraception, pregnancy choices, and relationships.

SH.UK – Free Home STI Testing
🌐 https://www.sh.uk/
Order a free, confidential STI testing kit online, with discreet home delivery and results sent securely.

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Sexual Health & Wellbeing - Brook - Fighting for healthy lives

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Brook is the only national charity to offer both clinical sexual health services, education & wellbeing services for young people, plus training & support for professionals.

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Text “SHOUT” to 85258

24/7 text support for mental health crises, anxiety, panic, or feeling overwhelmed.

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The YOU Trust – Portsmouth Domestic Abuse Service

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The YOU Trust – Portsmouth Domestic Abuse Service

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📞 023 9286 2462
Confidential support for young people experiencing domestic or family abuse in Portsmouth.

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YOU Trust is a charity that supports vulnerable people across Hampshire, Dorset, Somerset, the Isle of Wight, Sussex and Wiltshire.