We shape futures and change lives
We are Dorset Mind; a pioneering local charity that has been supporting local people with mental health challenges since 1946.
We educate, challenge mental health stigma and inequality, and promote recovery by empowering individuals to develop resilience.
Our support groups, counselling and accredited befriending service help people regain social skills. We also deliver educational
wellbeing programmes for schools and workplaces and provide volunteer opportunities across all areas of our organisation.
Please note we are not a crisis service.
Are you looking for help?
Support Groups
Our peer-support and activity groups are led by a facilitator. They are safe, non-judgemental and offer coping skills and signposting to wellbeing support options.
Befriending
Our professional Befriending Service provides one-to-one support in the community. Befrienders help people develop positive mental wellbeing and reduce isolation.
Self Care Resources
Read about the five ways to wellbeing and check out our favourite apps, books and media resources for managing your wellbeing
Counselling
We currently offer 1-2-1 counselling for Blue Light Emergency Service personnel/volunteers and Restored Eating Disorders only.
Eco-therapy
Our wellbeing ecotherapy service
supports people to develop positive mental health through meaningful and therapeutic ecotherapy.
Young People
‘Dorset Mind Your Head’ (‘DMYH’ for short) is a Dorset-wide programme that aims to help young people of Dorset to be as mentally healthy as possible.
Workplace Training
Dorset Mind Works is a holistic workplace programme that supports both employers and employees with their mental health to create an open and honest culture.
'If you will, we can'
Leave a gift in your will for Dorset Mind,
so that we can plan ahead confidently
and develop support
for future generations.
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