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111 services
In or near National
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-…
SEN Magazine
The UK's leading journal for Special Educational Needs. Useful and thought-provoking articles written by specialists in the field. Facebook page:
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…
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.…
Step Change
Free advice on how to deal with your debt online. Self-referral form:
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…
Take on Tinnitus
Help and advice for tinnitus sufferers .
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 Silverline
Free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and support to older people. Helpline operating 24/7 365 days a year.
The Virtual Village Hall
An online activity hub and community, designed to help people stay physically and mentally active, connected and having fun, with very little space or equipment. 1400+ sessions: health and wellbeing gardening arts and…
True Butterflies
Supporting domestic abuse suffers. Based in Cornwall but can offer online support nationally .
Turn 2 Us
Debt management support. Fighting UK Poverty. Can help with accessing welfare benefits, chartiable grants etc. . Yes via Turn 2 Us website
Virtual Village Hall
Varied online classes Various.
We Are Undefeatable
"We Are Undefeatable" is a movement supporting people with a range of long term health conditions, developed by 15 leading health and social care charities and backed by expertise, insight and significant National…
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Childline
ChildLine is a 24/7 private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19. Children and young people can contact a ChildLine counsellor at any time about anything - no problem is too big or…
Civil Legal Advice
You might be able to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice (CLA) as part of legal aid.You can get help from CLA for problems including:debt, if your home is at riskhousing, eg if you’re homeless or at…
Macular Society
For sufferers of macular degeneration Local Axminster group Friday 10.30-12.30
MS Trus
Our helpline is available from Monday to Friday (except UK bank holidays) from 9am to 5pm. Outside these hours you can leave us a message.
Shelter
National service with a Dorset branch based in Bournemouth. .
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…
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)
Age UK Dorset Service - Social Groups
Coffee Clubs Our Coffee Club is a free weekly drop in held in Dorchester, we offer a variety of weekly activities and guest speakers as well as usual conversation and a cuppa. The weekly group is free to attend, we just…
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…
Bridport Bridge Club
St Swithuns Church Hall Wednesdays at 6:50 pm and on most Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:50 pm. Refreshments are provided. Our NEW Tuesday sessions are designed for new players and returners that have had recent lessons and…
Cancer Research UK (Telephone Helpline and Online Chat)
Offers lots of support and information for anyone. Cancer Chat They also have an online chat facility if you prefer to message them: https://cancerchat.cancerresearchuk.org/user/createuser
Communication Support - Stroke Association
Assistance with communication difficulties post stroke: reduce social isolation build confidence in communication meet others with communication difficulties provide peer support to improve conversations using total…