Stronger together: Dorset Mind joins Solent Mind
Stronger together: Dorset Mind joins Solent Mind
We’re delighted to announce that Dorset Mind has officially joined Solent Mind.
Together, we are creating a stronger local mental health charity that will support people across Dorset, Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton.
By bringing our organisations together, we can build on our combined strengths, increase our impact and strengthen our ability to respond to growing demand for mental health support.
Both charities share a long history of supporting local communities and a common belief that nobody should have to face a mental health problem alone. By joining forces, we can share expertise, strengthen services, and build greater resilience for the future.
Importantly, support across Dorset will continue, ensuring local communities benefit from both local knowledge and the resources of a larger organisation.
Sally Arscott, Chief Executive of Solent Mind, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Dorset Mind into Solent Mind. Together, we will strengthen our ability to support people across the South and help even more people access the mental health support they need.
“This is an exciting step forward for both organisations and the communities we serve. Together, we are stronger.”
Dorset Mind and Solent Mind share similar values, a strong local presence and a commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing. By coming together, we can build on our combined strengths and create a stronger organisation that is better placed to support local communities now and in the future.
The merger creates a larger, stronger organisation supporting people across Hampshire and Dorset. It brings together expertise, resources and experience, helping us increase our impact while remaining focused on local communities and local needs.
No. Dorset Mind services will continue to operate as normal, and people can continue to access support in the same way they do now.
No. People using Dorset Mind services should see no changes as a result of the merger and can continue accessing support as normal.
Dorset Mind has become part of Solent Mind, bringing together two organisations with shared values and a common purpose. Services in Dorset will continue to support local communities while benefiting from being part of a larger charity.
No. Supporters and donors can continue supporting Dorset Mind as they do now. Their generosity will continue to help local people access vital mental health and wellbeing services across Dorset.
No. Dorset Mind remains committed to supporting people across Dorset. The merger strengthens our organisation while allowing us to extend our impact and support communities across a wider geography.
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Dorset Mind is a self-funded local charity that helps people in Dorset experiencing mental health problems access the vital support they need. The charity is at the very heart of our communities shaping futures, changing and in some cases literally saving lives.
