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Contact Advice Portsmouth first for joined-up help with benefits, employment, housing and debt.

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Programs to contact

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Advice Portsmouth

Nonprofit

Help with housing applications, benefits claims, debt, form filling and referrals to mental health or addiction services; apply for support online.

Open provider page +1-239-279-4340
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Portsmouth City Council - Advice on money, food and mental health

Local Government Program

Council guidance on housing-related benefits, homelessness prevention, food support and mental health services; see hours & eligibility.

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Portsmouth City Council - Money, benefits and debt

Local Government Program

Dedicated council info on money, benefits and debt including council tax, benefit claims and homelessness prevention; apply for council benefits online.

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Citizens Advice Portsmouth

Nonprofit

Free, confidential housing and welfare advice, benefits checks and debt support for Portsmouth residents; book an advice appointment online.

Open provider page +1-235-278-8188
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Citizens Advice Solent East

Nonprofit

Local charity offering housing, benefits and debt advice plus referrals for addiction recovery and mental health support; get guidance online.

Open provider page +1-235-278-8188
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No Limits

Nonprofit

Support for young people with housing, mental health, addiction and transport needs in Hampshire and Portsmouth; access youth support & referrals online

Open provider page +1-442-380-2242

Recommended next steps

  • Contact Advice Portsmouth first for joined-up help with benefits, employment, housing and debt.
  • If food is urgent, ask Citizens Advice or another referral agency for a Portsmouth Foodbank voucher.
  • Use Portsmouth City Council hardship pages to identify local grants, food and money support.
  • Call Citizens Advice Portsmouth for Universal Credit, debt, housing rights and legal issue triage.
  • If under 26, contact No Limits for youth advice on housing, health, money and employment.
  • If homeless or at risk, ask Advice Portsmouth or the council about housing options immediately.
  • Prepare ID, proof of address, income, rent, bills and benefit letters before advice appointments.
  • Ask advisers to run a full benefits check and help with forms or appeals.
  • For health needs, contact your GP or NHS 111; ask local advice services about related support.
  • If transport costs block appointments or work, ask advisers about hardship funds or local concessions.

Need categories

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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance

  • Food Security