One of Bishop Jonthan’s key priorities since becoming Bishop of Portsmouth has been the mental and emotional health of young people, particularly those affected by the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This work has been supported by the Council for Social Responsibility, led by Nick Ralph.

On this page you’ll be able to find resources and information for those working with young people with a particular focus on their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Mental Health Awareness Week

Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading Mental Health Awareness Week, bringing together the UK to focus on getting good mental health. Each May, millions of people from every part of society take part. They include people in schools and further education; private, public and charity sectors; families and individuals.

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from May 11th to 17th. The theme for 2026 is Action. While awareness is vital, real change comes when we take action too. Learn more about this year's theme here.

Mental Health Chaplaincy

Chaplains are employed by the NHS to support staff, patients, service users and carers of all faiths and none. They are available to listen to experiences and support people in exploring the ‘bigger questions’ in life. Click here for details.

Compass Counselling

A confidential, professional and affordable Counselling Service for those living in the Portsmouth area. Click here for details.

Good Neighbours Network

Good Neighbours Network is a collection of over 120 local groups run by local people for local people all offering a helping hand to others in their community. The groups provide both practical help, with tasks and emotional help though befriending schemes and an expanding range of social activities. Click here for details.

Young Peoples Mental Health

Prevention work involving developing a learning pathway using a collaborative and co-production approach. Our intention is to give children and young people agency in the design and outcomes, to enable themselves and their care-givers tools to aid emotional health. Click here for details.