Charity (no. 1108168)
Dorset Mind
"We aim to create a community where talking about mental health becomes acceptable for everyone."
Who We Help, Why We Help & the Difference It Makes
We are Dorset Mind.
We aim to create a community where living with
and talking about mental health becomes acceptable
for everyone. Dorset Mind is one of over 100 Local
Minds that provide essential mental health services
in local communities across England and Wales.
Please see our website: dorsetmind.uk
Our Services Are
Free Low Cost Charged Donation AppreciatedConnect with Dorset Mind today to find out more
Get in touchWhat We Do
Adult Services
Dorset Mind offers a range of safe, wellbeing support services that can be tailored and mixed to meet your needs. They aim to develop and improve positive mental wellbeing for everyone.
Adult 121s
We deliver a range of individual support, specifically for you and your needs. Our friendly practitioners, counsellors, mentors and volunteers are non-judgemental, empathic and compassionate. They create a safe and confidential space in which to support you.
Adult Groups
Our experienced group facilitators are here to listen, guide peer discussions and to support you, all without judgement. Group sessions will introduce you to techniques that can help improve your mental wellbeing, self-esteem and confidence. Marginalised groups we support are: LGBTIQ+, women-only, men-only, plus we deliver groups that support general wellbeing for people that might live with anxiety, stress and/or depression.
Young People Services
Dorset Mind aims to support young people from ages 9 up to 25 years old that live in Dorset; by providing them with the resources, tools, information and advice and the services to support learning to live well with good mental health and resilience.
Young People 121s
1-2-1 sessions are delivered face-to-face or online. These safe spaces provide an environment where you can talk about your thoughts or feelings with a trained member of staff or volunteer. Our 1-2-1 services, ensure young people feel heard and listened to within a confidential space. Services include Counselling and Active Monitoring which is delivered mostly in GP surgeries (please note, we are not in all locations, so please check our website for details).
Young People Groups
Group support can help young people develop key social skills. Group sessions are suitable for young people experiencing mild-moderate mental health needs. Within sessions, you will learn key skills to support your mental health and wellbeing. Group numbers are limited within groups, ensuring space for participation from all. We mostly work directly with schools to offer this format of support.
For all services visit: dorsetmind.uk/whatweoffer
Mental Health Resources Hub
If we can't help people, we usually know where to find help. You'll find a helpful hub of signposting information and advice on our website where you can seek resources to support your own wellbeing and that of others.
Visit: dorsetmind.uk/resources
Connect with Dorset Mind today to find out more
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Get Involved
As a charity we are extremely passionate about creating a community in Dorset where living and talking about mental health becomes acceptable for everyone.
We simply couldn’t do this without the support of own community. All working together to connect people, to make the changes that are needed, and to support our services for mild to moderate mental health challenges for the people of Dorset
Volunteer for us, work with us, tell people about us, make a donation or fundraise for us. It all helps.
Visit dorsetmind.uk/get-involved
Connect with Dorset Mind today to find out more
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Get in touchAdditional Info
Urgent help
If you’re heading towards a crisis and need urgent support,
please refer to the advice and contact numbers below.
If your life is at risk right now
Don’t hesitate
If you feel that you might be a danger to yourself or need urgent medical help, please:
- Call 999 for an ambulance, or
- Go straight to A&E – if you can do so safely.
If you can’t do this by yourself, ask someone to help you.
Mental health emergencies are serious. You’re not wasting anyone’s time.
If you don’t want to call 999
Text Support
(For adults and young people)
Shout 85258 provides 24/7 FREE, year-round confidential text support service any time of the day if you’re struggling to cope and need mental health support.
Access support from a trained Shout Volunteer by texting the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
If you need to talk (24/7 helplines)
The Samaritans 24/7 Phoneline –
If you need to talk to someone, the Samaritans offer emotional support and a listening ear for all ages – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call them on 116 123.
This is a FREEPHONE number that can even be called from a mobile that has no credit. Your call will not appear on the phone bill.
Connection 24/7 Phoneline for Dorset –
Connection is a 24/7 phone helpline for people of all ages in Dorset who are experiencing mental health issues and need support.
Call 111 and select option 2.
You do not need to be known by their services, and can also phone for support and advice about a friend or family member experiencing poor mental health.
Staff are trained to support anyone who calls, regardless of the level of mental health crisis, and can signpost you or your loved one to the most appropriate service which meets your needs.
ChildLine
(For young people under 18 or adults worried about someone under 18)
ChildLine provides a confidential telephone counselling service for any child with a problem. It comforts, advises and protects. You can:
- call 0800 1111 any time for free
The Mix
(For young people under 25)
The Mix provides a free confidential telephone helpline and online service that aims to find young people the best help, whatever the problem. You can:
- call 0808 808 4994 for free – lines are open from 11am to 11pm every day
Papyrus
(For those under 13 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide and for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide)
Papyrus (Prevention of Young Suicide) provides advice and support for young people who feel like they want to take their own life, and all their advice is confidential. You can:
- call their helpline, HOPELineUK, on 0800 068 41 41
If you need to see someone in person
Local Community Front Rooms and Retreats offer face-to-face drop-ins, or online options to access support from mental health professionals
Community Front Rooms:
Community Front Rooms are open for face-to-face drop-ins and will continue to provide virtual drop-in sessions.
Both services are available Thursday-Sunday from 3.15 to 10.45pm for support at these locations:
- Bridport: The Assembly Rooms, Gundry Lane, Bridport. DT6 3RL.
- Shaftesbury: Unit 4-6, Ploy 25c, Longmead Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury. SP7 8PL.
- Wareham: Unit 1, Leanne Business Centre, Sandford Lane, Wareham. BH20 4DY.
- Weymouth: 56, St. Mary Street, Weymouth. DT4 8PP.
Access the online service here.
The Retreat:
The Retreat is open for face-to-face and virtual drop-ins for people aged 18 and over. It’s available at these times and locations:
- Bournemouth: is open for face-to-face and virtual drop-ins from 4.30 to 11.30pm every day.
Address: Hahnemann House, Hahnemann Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5JW. - Dorchester: is open for face-to-face drop-ins from 4.30 to 11.30pm Sunday-Wednesday, and virtual drop-ins from 4.30 to 11.30pm every day.
Address: 30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER.
Access the online service here.
The University Retreat:
The University Retreat provides a drop-in service for students from ALL THREE Bournemouth universities: Bournemouth University, Arts University Bournemouth and AECC University College.
It’s open 2pm to 9pm, Monday to Saturday at Tolpuddle Annexe 2, Talbot Campus at Bournemouth University.
Students don’t need an appointment; they can pop in and talk to one of the friendly team.
Connect with Dorset Mind today to find out more
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