Useful Resources available in Bournemouth and Dorset
With an office in central Bournemouth and a long standing presence in the area, plus membership of the Dorset Chamber, we are well aware of the Mental Health Support that is available in Dorset through LiveWell Dorset.
LiveWell Dorset is a public health service funded by the local Council. They are here to support the health & wellbeing of residents in Dorset.
These are some of the key services provided:
The LiveWell Finder is where you can search your local community for up-to-date information on groups and meetings that will help you reach your goals and find support.
Physical, mental or sexual abuse
- Victim Support: 0300 303 0163
- Dorset Action on Abuse: 01202 732424
- STARS – Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service: 01202 308840
- Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre: 01202 308840
Self-harm
- Samaritans – call 116 123 (open 24 hours a day), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit your local Samaritans branch
- Harmless – email info@harmless.org.uk
- National Self Harm Network Forums
- YoungMinds Parents’ Helpline – call 0808 802 5544 (9.30am to 4pm on weekdays)
Social Services
- Local government services, such as housing services and social care services, often run emergencies out of office hours. Dorset Council : 01305 858250. BCP: 03001239895.
Mental Health Support
- SANEline offers support and information from 4.30pm–10.30pm. Call on 0300 304 7000
- CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably is a line for men, and is open from 5pm–midnight: 0800 58 58 58. www.thecalmzone.net
- Anxiety UK is a charity working to relieve and support those living with anxiety by offering information, support and understanding. Call their info-line Mon-Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm: 03444 775 774. Or text: 07537 416 905
- No Panic offers support and information for those who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders. Call their helpline, open every day 10.00am – 10.00pm. NOTE: calls cost 5p a minute + your access charge: 0844 967 4848
- Steps to Wellbeing – a free, confidential NHS service for anyone aged 18+ who is registered at a GP surgery in Dorset (including Bournemouth and Poole) and Southampton. https://www.steps2wellbeing.co.uk/
- The 24/7 Connectionphone line is open. If you require urgent mental health support call 0800 652 0190 or NHS 111 and you will be signposted to the right service for the support you need
- Hub of hope. Talk to someone today http://hubofhope.co.uk/
- Community Front Rooms are available for virtual support from Thursday-Sunday from 3.45-10.45pm in Bridport and Shaftsbury and seven days a week in Wareham https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/access-mental-health/community-front-rooms
- The Retreat drop-in services in Bournemouth & Dorchester are available for access to support virtually. They are open every day 12-4pm and 5-11.30pm https://www.the-retreat.org.uk/
LGBTQ+ Support
- Switchboard is a line for LGBT+ support. Open from 10am–10pm: 0300 330 063. You can also email: chris@switchboard.lgbt or chat online here: https://switchboard.lgbt/
- Chrysalis – A charity supporting transgender, non-binary and questioning people, their families and close friends www.transsexualinfo.co.uk
Over 55s
- The Silver Line is a line, open 24/7, for those over the age of 55: 0800 4708 090
Children, Young People and Families
- Childline a confidential line for children to call if they need help or advice about any topic: 0800 1111. You can also access 1-2-1 counselling here
- Youth Helpline (13-20 year-olds), open every day 10.00am – 10.00pm: 0330 606 1174 or visit their website www.nopanic.org.uk
- Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families training and support for child mental health www.annafreud.org
- Papyrus UK– For the prevention of young suicide. call on 0800 068 4141 or visit www.papyrus-uk.org
- Young Minds Charity championing the wellbeing and mental health of young people. www.youngminds.org.uk
- Kooth – Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people. https://www.kooth.com/
- Family Action – Supporting adult family members via telephone, text, email and web chat https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/familyline/
Apps available to download
- Moodpath: Depression and Anxiety
- Calm Harm
- WYSA: Mental Health Support
- Stay Alive
- Mood App: Journal
- Youper
