The Drop-in Centres
Offering a welcoming and inclusive environment, our Centres provide the unique opportunity for people to 'be themselves' in a setting where they can be open about their circumstances safe in the knowledge that they are amongst people similarly affected and are supported by a professionally trained team.
Our Centres offer excellent facilities for members who need information, advice, counselling, therapies or just somewhere to be, to meet and spend time with others who are living in similar circumstances.
Everyone who accesses the Centres sign up to our Confidentiality Guidelines for Visitors and the Environment Code so that conversation can be open and honest without fear of being disclosed elsewhere.
One Centre is based near Aldershot town centre, can be easily accessed by public transport and has adequate parking. The other is in Southampton City centre, near to parking facilities and within walking distance of public transport and other amenities.
In order to maintain members' confidentiality, the locations are only shared on a need-to-know basis.
Centre Opening Hours
| Aldershot | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9.30am - 7pm* 7 - 10pm Drop-in | 10am - 5pm* |
| Tuesday | 9.30am - 5.30pm* | 10am - 3pm* 3 - 9pm Drop-in |
| Wednesday | 9.30am - 1pm* 1pm - 6pm Drop-in | 10am - 5pm* |
| Thursday | 9.30am - 5.30pm* | 11am - 4pm Drop-in |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm Drop-in | 10am - 5pm* |
| *open for pre-arranged appointments only | ||
If you have difficulty accessing the service during these times, arrangements can be made to meet you outside our normal working hours.
Please remember that people need to be registered with Positive Action before they come to a Centre or an event.
People registered with us are welcome to attend any/all drop-in sessions without prior arrangements but individual appointments need to be made in advance.
The charity's administrative office is based in Aldershot and is usually staffed from 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Portsmouth
Additionally, a community based service is also provided in Portsmouth City on a fortnightly basis from the premises of a partnership organisation. See dates for your diary.
Services
All services are available to Portsmouth members through outreach drop-in sessions, one-to-one with the Outreach Facilitator or through Aldershot.
Venue
The venue can be easily accessed by public transport and has adequate parking available nearby.
Hours
| Alternate Tuesday | Drop-in 4 - 7pm |
| Other times | By appointment only |
Contact
As the service is currently provided on a part-time basis, please contact us via the team in Aldershot initially.
