Mental health and emotional wellbeing in East Devon
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62 services
Covering the wider area
SilverCloud
To access SilverCloud you will need to refer yourself to TALKWORKS and have an assessment with one of our therapists. You can do this by completing our online self-referral form, or by calling us on 0300 555 3344. Once…
TALKWORKS
We are Devon's NHS Talking Therapies Service. A free, confidential, service, part of NHS Talking Therapies, for people (aged 18+) in Devon (excluding Plymouth), helping you to feel better and giving you the tools and…
The Donkey Sanctuary
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (excluding weekends and bank holidays). Our donkey-assisted therapy sessions are designed to help develop life skills, specifically self-esteem, empathy and managing…
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…
Wishing Well - Axminster Health & Wellbeing Centre
Wishing Well, which is a social group meeting on an ad hoc basis. If you would like to be put in touch with Wishing Well please contact Axminster Health & Wellbeing Centre. Community Complementary Therapy and Holistic…
National, phone and online
Age UK Dorchester Coffee Club
every Thursday 10:30-12:00 Informal chat and a brew. Often activities or guest speakers at these sessions, and everyone is welcome! No need to book, no fee (donations accepted)
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK was formed in 1970, by Katharine and Harold Fisher as a result of Katharine’s experience of agoraphobia and her desire to develop support for others similarly affected. Since those early beginnings, we’ve…
Beat Eating Disorders
Charity with national helpline for sufferers and their support systems. Online resources and directory to further help and support
Bereavement Advice Centre
Practical advice on many issues and procedures that one is faced with after the death of a loved one.
Braining Training Sessions (Age UK)
We have Brain Training sessions available in Dorchester & Weymouth, and can even arrange to put on a session in your local community! Brain Training is a great way to stimulate your brain and keep your mind active! Our…
Child Bereavement UK
We help children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. Live Chat or email from 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
Combat Stress
Veterans support
Connection
A 24/7 mental health helpline for people in Dorset.
Cruse Bereavement
Breavement support including online chat function. National but with a Dorset Area. Facebooks page:
Deafblind UK
Helpline: Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm and Fridays 9.00am – 4.00pm Tech help: For carers: Carers FB Group:
Hope for the Community
Course examples: ANY LONG-TERM CONDITION POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME PREPARING FOR HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY (MSK) CARERS WORKPLACE WELLBEING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION PARENTS OF…
Kooth
A safe and anonymous online support and counseling space for young people. Mini-activities to boost your wellbeing.
Mentell
Mental Health support for men
NHS Better Health
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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:
PTSD UK
For PTSD sufferers .
Relate (Dorset and South Wiltshire) - Poundbuy F2F Service - Free Monthly Coffee Morning
On the first Friday of evey month we are holding a coffee morning from 10am to 12 noon. Come along for a free cup of coffee or tea, the chance to meet new people and find out about events in the area. Alternatively just…
SignHealth
Our vision is a world without barriers to good health and wellbeing for Deaf people. The majority of our 150 staff are Deaf people and our award winning board has been recognised for its diversity and inclusivity.…
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…
Stormbreak Shine
Aim to improve children’s mental health through movement, equipping them with sustainable, transferable skills and coping strategies to thrive during the complex demands of growth into adult life. For children: Build…
Talk About Trust
Works across the UK to keep young people safe around alcohol, vaping, cannabis and other substances. Early intervention charity that enables young people (11- 25) to make more informed, safer life choices through the…
The Silverline
Free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and support to older people. Helpline operating 24/7 365 days a year.