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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…
Combat Stress
Veterans support
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…
Connection
A 24/7 mental health helpline for people in Dorset.
Co op Local Community Fund
Small grants- National
Crohn's and Colitis UK
Support for sufferers of Crohn's and Colitis. National charity with a Dorset network
Cruse Bereavement
Breavement support including online chat function. National but with a Dorset Area. Facebooks page:
Cruse Bereavement Support Dorset
Bereavement support including online chat function. National but with coverage in the Dorset Area.
Deafblind UK
Helpline: Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm and Fridays 9.00am – 4.00pm Tech help: For carers: Carers FB Group:
Diabetes UK
National diabetes charity. Aims to offer support and advice as well as preventing type 2. Have a south west team.
Drinkaware
Resources to help reduce your drinking or give up alcohol. Tools: MyDrinkaware: Track and Calculate Units app Drinking Check Unit and Calorie Calculator Alcohol Awareness E-learning
Family Lives
Family Lives services are free to access and here to support you with parenting and family challenges. Get one-to-one support through our free helpline on 0808 800 2222, live chat or message us via WhatsApp on 07441…
Frank
Honest informationabout drugs. Contact form: Drug A-Z:
Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES)
GIRES is a UK-wide organization focused on improving the lives of trans and gender-diverse individuals. They provide information, education, and training to various sectors, including healthcare and education, aiming to…
Gingerbread
Provides support and expert advice on any aspect of single parenting, from dealing with a break-up or bereavement to going back to work or sorting out child maintenance, benefit or Universal Credit issues. Our expert…
Good Life Sorted
Helpers for a Happy Home
Good Things Foundation
Like a foodbank but for mobile data, the National Databank provides free mobile SIM cards to help digitally excluded people get connected. 2.5 million households struggle to afford the internet in the UK, and 1 in 14…
Guided Walks in Dorset - National Trust
How do I book my place? All walks require advance booking (with the exception of the Hardy Literary Landscape Walk, which allow you to just turn up on the day). You can book online or in person at locations such as the…
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.
Learn Devon
Learn Devon provides adult and community learning courses on behalf of Devon County Council. Digital courses: https://www.learndevon.co.uk/subjects/digital-skills-and-it/
Learn My Way
> 100 free bite-sized topics on essential digital skills, covering subjects from the basics of using a touch screen through to using technology for social and financial inclusion. The platform is flexible to allow…
Letterbox Penpal Befriending - Omega
Leaflets: Letterbox Pupil Pals (students) LETTERBOX is a free penpal befriending service for socially isolated and lonely people. Our clients are carefully matched to volunteer befrienders. They exchange supportive,…
Library Service - Royal National Institute Of The Blind (RNIB)
The RNIB Library is the largest of its kind in the UK, and it's completely free with over 60,000 items in the collection. Our website is your gateway to the entire collection in one place, including audio, braille,…
Live Chat Reading Group - Dorset Libraries
If you like to connect with others and chat about your book experiences, why not join our live chat Reading Group Last Thursday of each month 10am - 11am Other reading groups >>
Macmillan Cancer Support Line
Lots of support online, online community, information and resources, helpline etc Email the support line: Chat online (open 8am to 8pm seven days a week): Online Community Services: Welfare rights advice - our welfare…