Coronavirus update:
At Dorset Mind, we’re taking the Coronavirus pandemic incredibly seriously and know that it has caused
high levels of anxiety amongst the public and our own staff, volunteers and participants.
Our existing services have all been replaced by telephone or video meetings until further notice.
See here for our timetable of support, some times have changed.
Please DO NOT attend any groups or 1-2-1 support in person, unless you’ve been directed to.
** Please note our phones are not being constantly manned, but we are able to pick up messages during our phased return.
Alternately, please email us while we are working from home**
Dorset Mind Works offer a programme of support for workplaces that can be delivered online.
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 1-2-1 and group support services help people regain social skills, confidence and self-esteem. 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?
One-to-one Support
We are here to listen, to support and to help you. We deliver a range of one-to-one support, including Active Monitoring (CBT-coaching), Befriending, Counselling and Mentoring.
Group Support
We offer peer-support talking groups, activity-based groups and social prescription gardening groups.
All are led by a facilitator and are safe and
non-judgemental.
Befriending
Our professional Befriending Service provides one-to-one support across Dorset via telephone or online. Befrienders help people develop positive mental wellbeing and reduce isolation.
Eco-therapy
Our social prescription wellbeing service supports people to develop positive mental health through gardening at our Dorchester allotment.
Young People
‘Dorset Mind Your Head’ (‘DMYH’) is a Dorset-wide programme that aims to help young people, parents and teachers to be as mentally healthy as possible.
Self Care Resources
Read about the Five Ways to Wellbeing and check out our favourite apps, books and media resources to help manage
your wellbeing.
Workplace Training
Dorset Mind Works is a holistic workplace programme that supports employers and employees with their mental health to create an open and honest culture.
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