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69 services
How current: 0 of 5 listings here (0%) were confirmed by the group, a link worker or our team, or agreed by two independent sources, in the last 90 days. Others may still be right, so contact a group before you travel.
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Family Lives
Family Lives services are free to access and here to support you with parenting and family challenges. Get one-to-one support through our free helpline on 0808 800 2222, live chat or message us via WhatsApp on 07441…
Frank
Honest informationabout drugs. Contact form: Drug A-Z:
Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES)
GIRES is a UK-wide organization focused on improving the lives of trans and gender-diverse individuals. They provide information, education, and training to various sectors, including healthcare and education, aiming to…
Gingerbread
Provides support and expert advice on any aspect of single parenting, from dealing with a break-up or bereavement to going back to work or sorting out child maintenance, benefit or Universal Credit issues. Our expert…
Good Life Sorted
Helpers for a Happy Home
Good Things Foundation
Like a foodbank but for mobile data, the National Databank provides free mobile SIM cards to help digitally excluded people get connected. 2.5 million households struggle to afford the internet in the UK, and 1 in 14…
Kooth
A safe and anonymous online support and counseling space for young people. Mini-activities to boost your wellbeing.
Macmillan Cancer Support Line
Lots of support online, online community, information and resources, helpline etc Email the support line: Chat online (open 8am to 8pm seven days a week): Online Community Services: Welfare rights advice - our welfare…
Mencap
Online Form:
Menopause Support
Menopause Support provides private support via telephone and video consultations and bespoke menopause training and support solutions for businesses and organisations and menopause training days for therapists and…
Mentell
Mental Health support for men
Mermaids
Aims to reduce isolation and loneliness for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families. Mermaids is a UK charity that supports transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse…
Money and Pension Service
Money and pensions advice
Money Helper
For free guidance: Benefits, Everyday money, Family & care, Homes, Money troubles, Pensions & retirement, Savings and Work.
National Careers Service
Careers information, advice and guidance. You can also chat online, ask for a call back or email.
National Debtline
Expert debt advisers, based in Birmingham. helpyou take the key step of doing a budget so we can find solutions tailored to your situation. Answer any immediate questions you have and together we'll make a plan to sort…
NHS Better Health
Lose weight Losing weight is not about getting it right – it's about getting started. Making small, simple changes can really help you shed the pounds. Get started today with our tips, support and special offers. Get…
NSPCC
If you're worried about a child, it can be hard to know what to do. We've got information and advice on different types of child abuse, how to spot the signs and what you can do to help keep children safe. You can…
Our Time
Information, guides and support for young people who have a parent with a mental illness. Also resources for the parent dealing with mental healht issues: No 1-2-1 support but they refer to various organisations:
Papyrus
24/7 confidential advice and support if you're struggling with suicidal thoughts, and information about how to make a safety plan. Available to anybody under the age of 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts, or for anyone…
PTSD UK
For PTSD sufferers .
Refuge
Support for domestic abuse for women and children. Offer a helpline and also an online chat from 3pm-10pm www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk .
Respect
For male sufferers and perpertrators of domestic violence .
Royal National Institute Of The Blind (RNIB) - Regional Campaigns Officer
Support with sight loss including a helpline and other resources including training and education .
Royal Osteoporosis Society
UK’s largest national charity dedicated to improving bone health and beating osteoporosis. Equip people with practical information and support to take action on their bone health.
Samaritans
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/samaritanscharity/ X: https://twitter.com/samaritans Support for anyone in emotional distress.Free phone number: 116 123How we can help:- Listening Service- Schools Outreach-…
Sense
For people with complex disabilities including deafblind as well as the facility to rqeuest a BSL interpreter or Relay UK (text relay service) .
Shout
Shout provides free, 24/7 text support for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis. All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors. Texts are free…
START Support, Transition and Recovery Team
Latest START open groups spring summer 2025 Previous START open groups spring summer 2024 Support Transition and Recovery Team working alongside the community mental health team Bridport & in Dorchester. We support…
Step Change
Free advice on how to deal with your debt online. Self-referral form: