We’re sometimes called a ‘local branch’, but we’re actually an independent registered charity. Solent Mind is part of a network of over 100 Local Minds who tailor trusted mental health services to our communities.
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?
A short-term programme of recovery based courses
Assistance to learn skills/self-help techniques to manage mental health
Signposting to other relevant local services, including to counselling s
A keyworker who will assist you through your recovery journey whilst you are with us
Wellbeing and emotional support, face to face, via telephone, text, email or video call
Peer support
We offer the following groups and courses:
Anxiety management and low mood
Decider Skills (emotional coping skills)
Men’s group
Young person’s groups (18-25yrs)
Creative workshops
Activity based groups
Anyone living in the New Forest can self refer.
Referral will be triaged by the service for suitability.