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101 services
In or near Portesham
Mental Health Forum
Local peer led charity. Set up to improve the lives of everyone affected by mental illness promoting wellbeing and recovery. Lots of resources, advice on employment, advocacy service, social program etc. Main office in…
Muntsy's Community Care Activities
Muntsy’s is a day service for adults with learning disabilities or additional support needs who wish to develop their independence. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Muntsys Other email: [email protected]…
NEETS Development Coach
Neets Development Coaching aims to encourage, inspire and motivate disengaged individuals or small groups of young people with progressive positive mentoring.
The Added Hair Company
Specialises in wigs etc for women going through cancer treatment.
Othona Community
Programme of events: https://www.othonawestdorset.org.uk/events-listing Social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
Filming for Social Media
The Arts Development Company connect arts, health, business and environment sectors together, to deliver enriching experiences in Dorset and beyond.
Maternity Matters Dorset
Your guide to maternity options and services in Dorset. Facebook Group: Dorset Maternity & Neonatal Voices | Facebook Maternal Mental health service: Maternal Mental Health Service – Maternity Matters Dorset Referral…
REACH
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services offers friendly, free, confidential drug and alcohol support in Devon and Dorset. EDP drug and alcohol hub based in Weymouth with satellites below. Link for GP referrals:…
Covering the wider area
Dorset Wildlife Trust
We protect Dorset's wildlife and wild places
ASCape - Events
Autism Support for children aged 7-18 and their parents and carers
Tula Therapy
Services Reflexology Standard Reflexology – £45 (60 min treatment + 20 min consultation) Deeper Reflexology – £60 (90 min) Taster Session – £25 (30 min) Hand Reflexology – £35 (45 min) Shinrin Yoku / Forest Bathing…
West Dorset Carers Support Group (Rethink)
A confidential, non-judgemental and friendly group once a month for carers to come and receive info, support and meet other carers. Poster: West Dorset Carers Poster -Apr 25
Burrough Harmony Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing - Drop-in Facilitator & Volunteer Co-ordinator
Peer support for people living with mental health problems in West Dorset. Latest Wellbeing Fridays programme (Aug-Sep 24): Harmony Weekly Groups Mondays, Drop-in, 10am to 1pm Tuesdays, Allotment, 11am to 1pm Tuesdays,…
Pippins Community Centre
Community Hub, Room Hire & Venue Hire. Facebook Page: EVENTS AT THE COMMUNITY CAFE Confidential space Tuesdays between 9am – 4pm Axminster Memory Cafe 2nd Monday of the Month, 2-4pm eg 8th Jan / 12th Feb / 11th March A…
Help&Care
Working hours: Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm Sept ’23 Hope course:
Help&Care (HOPE Courses)
Referral form: https://www.helpandcare.org.uk/services/help-overcoming-problems-effectively/
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…
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…
Alcohol care and treatment service (ACTS)
The Alcohol Care and Treatment Services (ACTS) is a hospital led multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team based on the Medical Investigation Unit with a trust wide role. Services: Inpatient alcohol detoxification Carry out…
Alcoholics Anonymous
Daily Reflections: Find a Meeting: Local Groups: BRIDPORT Monday 19:45–21:15 Friends Meeting House, 95 South St, BRIDPORT Duration 1 hour 30 minutes Wheelchair Access BRIDPORT LIVING SOBER Wednesday 12:30–13:30 The…
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Find private counsellors and psychotherapists accredited with the BACP Directory:
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
"We’re the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we’re taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling shit, standing up to stereotypes and standing together to show life is always worth…
Cancer Matters Wessex
Cancer Matters Wessex is here for you if you are affected by cancer in Dorset, Hampshire or the Isle of Wight. If you notice changes in your body or have symptoms that worry you, it is important to seek medical advice.…
Care Dorset
Care Dorset is an adult care service provider offering Residential services, Day Opportunities, Reablement services and Supported Living services.
Deafblind UK
Helpline: Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm and Fridays 9.00am – 4.00pm Tech help: For carers: Carers FB Group:
Dorset Mental Health Carers Project
Working to improve mental health services for carers and their families throughout Dorset by developing peer carer support. We support the recovery concept. We run courses within our Recovery Education Centre that have…
Dorset Mind
For Adults (18+) Adult 121s Adult Groups Adult Safeguarding For Young People (10-18) Young People 121s Young People Groups Young People Safeguarding
Dorset National Landscape - Nature Buddies Network
Nature Buddies Network is a new initiative being established across Dorset which aims to assist individuals to access nature for well-being with the support of a specially trained volunteer Buddy. A Buddy could help…