Groups and support in Dorset
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980 services
In or near Dorset
Rockrose Specialist Cleaning Solutions
Work with hoarders/decluttering extreme cleaning. Pauline Chart has worked with them for one of our patients – very good. Services: Home Extreme Cleaning Trauma Cleaning Hoarding/Decluttering Unattended Deaths Void…
Rough sleeping support - Dorset Council (Julian House)
If you are sleeping rough If you are sleeping rough and have access to a phone, you can call our rough sleeper outreach team, which is run by Julian House (https://www.julianhouse.org.uk/service/outreach-dorset). They…
Royal National Institute Of The Blind (RNIB)
A leading source of information on sight loss and the issues affecting blind and partially sighted people. Whether you’re losing your sight, blind, or partially sighted, our practical and emotional support can help you…
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-…
SEND4
Despite the fact that only 5% of individuals with special education needs, disabilities, and long-term health conditions are employed, a significant proportion of around (60%) aspire to work. SEND4 helps individuals…
Sexual Health Services (Wareham, Weymouth, Bridport, Blandford)
We provide contraceptive and sexual health services for people of all ages across Dorset.
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…
Skills & Learning Adult Community Education
Download or order Brochure: Centres: Most classes are held in Dorchester or Weymouth. Dorchester Library and Learning CentreCharles StreetDorchesterDT1 1EE Weymouth LibraryGreat George StreetWeymouthDT4 8NN LSI…
Songbirds
Singing group for new and expectant parents and babies. Pay what you can. Suggested donation £5 Monday at 11am and 1.30pm Pippin Centre, Axminster. Friday at 1.30 in the Yellow Room above Chapel in the Garden, Bridport..
South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) - Service Manager
SWAN provides all the statutory advocacy for both [name withheld] and BCP Council. We have a new generic offer for supporting vulnerable clients. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SouthWestAdvocacyNetwork/
Special Care Dentistry Support - DCH - Adults and Children
Special Care referral forms (Adults and Children): Community Dental Services are provided by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (SFT). The team at Somerset provide Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry (SCPD) which is the…
START
Support, transition and recovery for mental health. Run by DHUFT mainly for people under CMHT. Mindfulness walks and talk cafes for all.
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…
St Swithun's Band Bridport
A community brass band based in Bridport, performing at local events and welcoming enquiries about playing and joining. See the band website for current rehearsal arrangements.
Sustainable Bridport
A community sustainability group listed in the Bridport directory. Check current projects and opportunities to take part.
Targeted Youth Workers (West Dorset)
Targeted Youth Workers - West Dorset Flyer (A5) Our Targeted Youth Workers are actively exploring the places, spaces, and situations in your local area where young people may be out and about. Although most young people…
The Cowshed Wellbeing Centre
Please refrain from referring anyone with mobility issues to the Cowshed until adequate access has been arranged (09/05/24). Health and Wellbeing for people with health vulnerabilities and for those who wish to…
The Fabulous Ukulele Club
Group ukulele learning and playing opportunities advertised for Bridport and other Dorset communities. Check current local sessions with the provider.
The Friendly Food Club
The Friendly food club (FFC) who have been working with a PPG and their volunteers to offer a 6 week fully funded cooking course. This course is delivered by the FFC for the first 2 weeks, then for 2 weeks by the…
The Mix
The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile. To take on the embarrassing problems, weird questions, and…
The Xchange
A news and information network for Dorset families with children who are disabled or who have additional need. Free to join. All children registered on The Xchange are entitled to a Dorset Max card which gives…
UB Healthcare
Free support and advice to find the right care. Our team of expert independent coordinators work closely with care seekers and care providers to source and broker the most appropriate placement to enable timely and…
Wessex Military Band
A civilian concert and marching band taking part in community performances in Bridport and the wider Dorset area. See its programme for individual venues and dates.
West Bay Canoes - Beaminster Club
Offers a wide variety of experiences, from multi-day expeditions across the country to one-off guided experiences for the whole family, ensuring that there is something for everyone to try when it comes to paddling.
West Bay Discovery Centre
A heritage discovery centre in the former Methodist chapel at West Bay. Check current opening dates and visitor arrangements before travelling.
West Dorset Breast Cancer Support Group
If you have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, are undergoing treatment or have recently finished treatment and are now on the path back to health, you are not alone. The West Dorset Breast Cancer Support Group…
West Dorset Singers
A local singing group listed in the Bridport community directory. See the linked information for membership and current activities.