Additional support
Abuse
In an emergency always ring the emergency services.
π 999
Non-emergency police and specialist domestic abuse officers.
π 101
Call Dorset Council adult social care if you think someone think/know someone is being abused .
π 01305 221016
π 01305 858250 (out of hours)
π 01202 454979 (Christchurch and Bournemouth)
π 01202 633902 (Poole)
You First support women, men and children across Dorset suffering from abuse.
π 0800 032 5204
π§youfirst@theyoutrust.org.uk
Childline supports children online and over the phone.
π 0800 11 11
Call the NSPCC if you are worried about a child.
π 0808 800 5000
Womenβs Aid work to support victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
π Web chat
π§ helpline@womensaid.org.uk
Addiction
We Are With You, in Bournemouth, provide free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
π 01202 558855
π Web chat
REACH Drug and Alcohol Services, is the community alcohol and drugs service for Dorset, with hubs in Gillingham, Weymouth and Christchurch.
π 0800 043 4656
Frank provide confidential webchat, helpline, advice and information on drugs and substance misuse.
π 0300 123 6600
π±82111
Financial Support
Grief
Hope Again support young people living after loss.
π 0808 808 1677
Health
NHS Go provide confidential health advice for 16-25 year olds.
App available for free on iOS and Android
Housing
Centrepoint provide advice, housing and support for young people.
π 0808 800 0661
Shelter supports people needing housing advice and assistance.
π 0808 800 4444
Mental Health
If you've been feeling low or depressed for more than a few weeks, or your anxiety is affecting your daily life, make an appointment to speak to your GP.
If youβre feeling distressed you can call the Samaritans
π 116 123
Steps to Wellbeing is a free, confidential service available to people aged 18+.
π 0300 790 0542 (Bournemouth and Christchurch)
π 0300 123 1120 (Poole and East Dorset)
π 0300 790 6828 (West Dorset)
Dorset Mind Your Head work to help the children and young people of Dorset live life mentally healthy.
π§dmyh@dorsetmind.uk
Anxiety UK relieve and support those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression by providing information, support and understanding.
π 03444 775 774
π±07537 416 905
Beat have an under 18s helpline, webchat and online support for people with eating disorders.
π 0808 801 0711
π§ fyp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
OCD
OCD Youth offers support for anyone under 25 affected by OCD.
π§ youthhelpline@ocdaction.org.uk
Sexuality
Stonewall Youth support gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans young people - as well as those who are questioning.
π 0800 0502020
βSimply talking about my problems out loud was freeing. Once I asked for help, I started feeling better. The first time is the hardest after that it gets easier.β
β Student, BCP, Age 14