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101 services
In or near Portesham
The Horse Course
Equine assisted interventions
Intellectual Disability - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Team (ID-CAMHS) Dorset County
ID-CAMHS is a multi-disciplinary team that works with children and young people diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities and their families across West Dorset areas. Resources on the following: Annual Health Check, Care…
Steve Charles Help a Friend
Our aim is to preserve and protect the health of people who live in West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the…
Family Counselling Trust (FCT)
Low-cost counselling services for children & young people aged 4-18 and their families in Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Weymouth, Blandford, Dorchester and all other areas of the county. Children and adolescents may…
iDirect - West Dorset
iDirect Independent Living can manage your Individual Service Fund (ISF). We will hold an ISF for people living across Dorset. iDirect Independent Living has been established to support people with a learning…
Dorset Advocacy
Our Care Act advocates help people in Dorset with assessments and reviews of their care needs by Social Services. If a person lacks capacity to make decisions and are objecting to decisions made for them in the Court of…
Free Online Parenting Support for Families
Action for Children Dorset works with children and young people across the county to ensure they have the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential.
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…
Riding for the Disabled Dorchester Group
At Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), our horses benefit the lives of over 25,000 disabled children and adults. With fun activities like riding and carriage driving, we provide therapy, fitness, skills…
Admin Team Leader - Relate
Counselling F2F in Poundbury or online. £20 per hour for CYP - usually 6-8 sessions
The Koru Project
We offer creative therapies in a safe and supportive environment for children, young people and families using a dynamic team of Arts Therapists, Counsellors & Mentors. Our collective specialisms include: Child and…
Connected Minds Dorchester
Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am (term time only) Connected Minds is an 8-week early intervention programme for 10-13 year-olds (Year 6-8) experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and emotional problems and low attendance at school.…
Age UK (North, South and West Dorset) - Volunteer Coordinator
We try to be as flexible as possible to accommodate new volunteers who are looking to gain confidence or make social connections.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS - Weymouth & Portland)
STARS is a pan-Dorset charity that offers one-to-one support, free of charge, for anyone of any age and gender, who lives, works or studies in Dorset and has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their…
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 Ranch
The Ranch offers children and young people the opportunity for meaningful education and experiences. Our team use THRIVE methods in animal care, Equine Welfare, Forest School Acitivites and core subjects such as maths…
CAMHS Gateway
CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. CAMHS Gateway: This helps manage assessments and provides some brief lower level intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 experiencing…
Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS) Dorchester
The Early Intervention Service (EIS) is part of Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. EIS provides support to people aged between 14-65 who appear to be experiencing a first episode of psychosis or a…
Inpatient Mental Health (Adult) / Glendinning Unit Dorchester
The Glendinning Unit provides inpatient rehabilitation services for people with a history of severe mental illness, and who may experience repeated relapses and admissions.
Psychiatric and Mental Health Rehabilitation Glendenning
Psychiatric and Mental Health Rehabilitation Services work with individuals with complex psychosis whose needs cannot be met by general adult mental health services.
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)
Charity Service
The GAP Project aim is to relieve the needs of those suffering from stress, anxiety and mental health conditions for the public benefit by offering support through holistic, ecotherapy garden based and horticultural…
Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS - West Dorset)
CAMHS offers assessment and treatment to children and young people aged up to the age of 18 (and their families/carers) who are suffering significant mental difficulties. Learning Disabilities CAMHS West Dorset Marvin…
Dorchester Casterbridge Rotary club
The Dorchester Casterbridge Rotary club is hosting the launch of an e-club aimed at supporting people and their loved ones who have been affected by Bipolar. The group have been working with Bipolar UK to create the…
Dorchester Rethink Carers Support Group
Support group for carers of people with a mental illness.
Dorset County Hospital - Bereavement Midwive
Dedicated team provide care and support for families experiencing baby loss at any stage of pregnancy or shortly after birth. Facebook group: ‘The Forget-me-not Group’ - monitored and invite only. Monthly support group:…
Frampton Village Support Group
Shopping, dog walking, collecting prescriptions, phone and email chat support, sharing information at village level. Contact Helena for more details.
Learn2Flourish
Suzanne founded Learn2Flourish in 2019 with the aim of using her experience in education and training to support young people on their journey to adulthood, enabling them to manage the challenges that life throws at…