LGBTQI+ MindOut Bournemouth

Organiser: Dorset Mind

Where

When

The activity runs from 14 February 2024 to 14 February 2025. The Dorset Youth does not manage bookings for this activity and is not responsible for the delivery of the project. If you have any questions, please contact the organisation directly.

What

Please note this group is available for people 18+ (including ages 25 and over).

MindOut is a safe, confidential, and accepting space for LGBTQI+ people experiencing mental health issues. It offers recovery-based peer and staff support.

Each session involves a guided relaxation or mindfulness exercise, time to share experiences and concerns, followed by discussion workshops based on group members’ requests.

We have two sessions Thursday sessions are face to face and then the Wednesday sessions are online

Discussions cover a diverse range of topics, for example:

• Coming out to friends and family
• Developing self-compassion and building self-esteem
• Managing anxiety
• Mental health conditions
• Recovery-based coping skills – like helpful ways of thinking, relaxation, and mindfulness.

Group services at Dorset Mind aim to develop positive mental wellbeing and reduce social isolation

Suggested donation: £3 per session

Please note that this is not a drop-in service. You must complete a self-referral form to access support, referral forms can be found under the appropriate service on the Dorset Mind website. If you have any queries relating to this service please email adultwellbeingservices@dorsetmind.uk