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SO:Linked have cancelled/suspended all events, meetings and drop ins. We are however still delivering a service which for the foreseeable future will focus on supporting Southampton through the coronavirus situation.

Community Navigation

Would you like to get more involved with activities, groups and services that are local to you and help you to improve or maintain your health and general wellbeing? Do you find it difficult to know where to start, face challenges to getting along to activities, or would you like some support to take those next steps?

SO:Linked is a service for adults who live in Southampton or who are registered with a Southampton GP. You can get in touch by phone, email, by filling in our self referral form below or by dropping by to one of our Come and meet us sessions across Southampton. One of the team will ask for a few details to ensure we give you the right support for you and will then explore with you what sort of activities or services you’d like to link with. We’ll then help you to make that happen.

Whether you’re managing a long-term health condition, facing challenges, feeling lonely or have had a change in circumstances; getting involved in community activities or volunteering can really help whatever your circumstances. In Southampton there are so many groups and activities – there really is something for everyone!

Contact us using the form below and a navigator will be in touch to chat through with you about your situation and help you think through what activities, support, advice or community groups you would like to be linked up with.

The navigator will be able to support you to take the next steps.

If you're looking for support with I.T and connecting with others through a laptop, tablet or another device please put that in the 'any other information' box. Please tell us if you have the device but need help using it, or if you don't have a device, or internet access.

If you're filling out the form on behalf of someone (making a referral) else please be sure to complete the any other information box and submit the form only once you have the person's permission.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

SO: Linked have cancelled/suspended all events, meetings and drop ins. We are however still delivering a service which for the foreseeable future will focus on supporting Southampton through the coronavirus situation:

  • navigating people who are affected by the coronavirus situation to practical and emotional support
  • supporting/coordinating the Southampton voluntary sector response

All our drop ins, events and meetings are cancelled. We are focussed on supporting people through the coronavirus situation. Please continue to refer in the same way via the online form, email or phone number or EMIS / System 1 and please check the website and social media for regular updates.

If you or someone you know needs practical or emotional support at this time get in touch and we’ll do our best to link you to the support you need.

We also have a dedicated page which will be regularly updated with the Community Links for support during COVID-19  where you can get help and how you can be of help.

So if you are impacted by self isolation or other issues surrounding coronavirus contact us (details at the bottom of this page) and we will do our best to link you with voluntary organisations who can help in practical ways and offer emotional support. We can also signpost you to other resources and help you link in with virtual support groups, that can help you look after your mental health and wellbeing during this time.

NB: if you are making a referral on behalf of someone else you must tick the consent box in order for us to accept the referral. 

SO:Linked offer a variety of weekly drop-in events across Southampton for people wanting to know a little more about our service and the diverse range of events, groups and volunteering opportunities across the City. They’re free to attend and there’s no need to book.

Location
Address
Day
Time

Thornhill

Wellbeing Café, Thornhill Baptist Church

Thornhill Park Rd, Southampton SO18 5TR

Mondays

10am - 12pm

Swaythling

Burgess Road Library

Burgess Rd, Southampton SO16 3HF

Mondays

1pm - 3pm

Weston

YMCA Weston Community Library

68 Weston Lane, Southampton SO19 9HG

Wednesdays

10am - 10.50am

Woolston

Woolston Library

Centenary Quay,
Victoria Rd,
SO19 9EF

Wednesdays

11.10am - 12pm

Central

Marlands

Flourish Unit, Ground Floor, Marlands, Civic Centre Rd, SO14 7SJ

Wednesdays

12pm-2pm

Shirley

Shirley Library

Shirley Precinct, Shirley, Southampton SO15 5LL

Thursdays

10:30am - 12:30pm

Lordshill

Lord's Hill Church

Lordshill District Centre, Southampton
SO16 8HY

Fridays

11am-12pm

Lordshill

Lordshill Library

Lorshill District Centre, Southampton
SO16 8HY

Fridays

12pm-1pm

COVID Self Referral Form

Not sure where to start? Want to know what’s out there? Our team of navigators are on hand and happy to help you think through, find, and link with the right support and services for you.
 

We are here for you and can help you:

  • chat things through
  • get connected
  • find support
  • get involved in helping others

Our friendly navigators are here and would be happy to hear from you. Call today on 023 8021 6050

Alternatively fill out the form below and a community navigator or someone from one of our local area teams across Southampton will be in touch to listen and help. This service is funded by the CCG and Southampton City Council and is a free service.
 

If you are part of a voluntary or community group or social enterprise and would like support with setting up a new activity or developing your existing group please click here to complete our community development form,


Whether you or someone you know is facing a long term health condition, such as dementia or mental health there really is something for everyone and our team, including dementia, mental health and advice specialists, can help you find the right pathway for you.

If you are completing this form on behalf of someone else, please provide YOUR details below:

If you submit this form you are confirming that you have the person’s consent to send this referral on their behalf.

*By submitting this form you are giving permission to the SO:Linked partnership to store your information securely in order to provide you with the SO:Linked service. We will not pass your information to any 3rd party without your consent. Once this form is submitted the details are directed to the secure SO:Linked email address.

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