If you are in immediate danger or you are worried about someone who is, always call 999.
Connection – 24/7 mental health helpline for Dorset residents. Call 0800 6520 190. https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services-and-sites/mental-health-and-learning-disabilities/connection-247-mental-health-helpline
The Retreat – support available to those in crisis, both virtually and in person (Bournemouth and Weymouth). https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/our-services-hospitals/mental-health/retreat
Community Front Rooms – support available both virtually and in person (Bridport, Dorchester, and Shaftesbury). https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/access-mental-health/community-front-rooms
The Sanctuary – a face-to-face service offering hope to those in crisis with their mental health open to anyone living in Portland or the surrounding area. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. https://www.sanctuarycrisishub.org.uk/ or text: 07523 170256 or email: [email protected]
Steps to wellbeing – a confidential, NHS service for people aged 18+. It provides psychological support for people registered at a Dorset GP surgery. https://www.steps2wellbeing.co.uk/
Dorset Mind – mental health services and support in Dorset. https://dorsetmind.uk/
Op Courage – a mental health and wellbeing service for veterans. https://www.awp.nhs.uk/our-services/community-services/veterans
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/our-services-hospitals/mental-health/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-camhs#c2e2e6a2