DORSET YOUTH'S MENTAL HEALTH HUB
Here you can find mental health and emotional support services in Dorset.
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY AND YOU NEED URGENT SUPPORT
ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT?
THINK LOCAL
In Dorset we have a number of organisations, community groups and charities that can help support you and those that you care for.
We want to make sure that children and young people in Dorset always know where they can go to get support in a way that works for them. Click on the link to find out more
SUPPORT IN DORSET
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FIND MORE LOCAL SERVICES
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Chat Health - Dorset
A text messaging service for young people (aged 11-19) to contact their local public health nursing team
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The Rendezvous - North Dorset
Providing support on issues including bullying, eating disorders, gender identity, self harm, stress and anxiety.
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The Discovery Project
Dorset Mental Health Forum - Our young peer specialists are trained and support young people.
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SPACE - LGBTQ+
Support for young people who are or may be lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or are questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity.
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Young People's Eating Disorder Service
Local support for young people struggling with eating disorders.
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STARS
Counselling and a specialist Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service specifically for Children and Young People in Dorset who have experienced sexual violence.
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Relate - Dorset
Offers free live chat sessions with a trained Relate counsellor or counselling sessions at your local Relate centre.
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Relate - BCP
Offers free live chat sessions with a trained Relate counsellor or counselling sessions at your local Relate centre.
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Prout Bridge Project - West Dorset
For young people aged 8+ in the Beaminster Area.
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NHS CAMHS Gateway
We assess and treat children and young people up the age of 18 who are suffering significant mental difficulties.
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Rural Mental Health Matters
Supporting those that are in rural Dorset.
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Mosaic
Mosaic is a Dorset-wide charity offering support to bereaved children, young people and their families, and young people who are facing the death of a loved one.
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WIRED
WIRED is youth service providing intervention, education and training in supporting young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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The Shine Project
Supporting young people to improve their physical and mental health.
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AIM Community
AIMCommunity provides a variety of opportunities for young people to access support and creative learning.
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Public Health Dorset
Information locally and nationally.
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Mental Health North Dorset Help and Peer Support
Mental health advice and peer support groups for North Dorset.
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Young People Services-Dorset Mind
Dorset Mind Young People Services aims to help 10-18 year olds
of Dorset.