Lived Experience Involvement
Make an impact
at Dorset Mind
We want people with an experience of mental health conditions to drive everything that we do as a charity. With your experience and expertise, we can deliver high-quality and inclusive support for our communities.
Register your interest below, to be part of forums in the future which can help shape what we do here at Dorset Mind.
Upcoming Live Experience Forums:
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3 events,
Active in Mind at Bournemouth – FULL
Active in Mind at Bournemouth – FULL
CURRENTLY FULL - ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE ON THURSDAYS Check-in, walking football, activities, quiz and board games (Scrabble, Uno, Chess etc.) Trinity Methodist Church, Bournemouth
1 event,
Women in Mind at Kinson
Women in Mind at Kinson
Women in Mind provides a safe, secure and understanding environment in which women with mental health problems can support each other. Opportunity is provided to talk about feelings and share experiences. Kinson, Bournemouth
0 events,
4 events,
(Adult Session) Eco in Mind Arts & Plants at Dorchester
(Adult Session) Eco in Mind Arts & Plants at Dorchester
Dorchester, Louds Mill Allotments For Adults - Arts & Plants Session
MindOut LGTBQIA+ at Bournemouth – FULL
MindOut LGTBQIA+ at Bournemouth – FULL
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTQI+ people experiencing mental health issues. It offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Held at Dorset Mind Head Office, Bournemouth
Men in Mind with AFCB Community Sports Trust
Men in Mind with AFCB Community Sports Trust
Dorset Mind, are delighted to be working in partnership with AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust to deliver FREE physical activities at Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth. Sessions will run weekly for seven weeks and are open to men 18+. Sessions dates: • 7th September to 19th October • 9th November to 21st December
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Active in Mind at Bournemouth – FULL
Active in Mind at Bournemouth – FULL
CURRENTLY FULL - ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE ON THURSDAYS Check-in, walking football, activities, quiz and board games (Scrabble, Uno, Chess etc.) Trinity Methodist Church, Bournemouth
1 event,
Women in Mind at Kinson
Women in Mind at Kinson
Women in Mind provides a safe, secure and understanding environment in which women with mental health problems can support each other. Opportunity is provided to talk about feelings and share experiences. Kinson, Bournemouth
2 events,
MindOut LGBTQIA+ (online)
MindOut LGBTQIA+ (online)
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTQIA+ people experiencing mental health issues. It offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Each session involves a guided relaxation or mindfulness…
5 events,
Wreath Making at Eco in Mind, Dorchester
Wreath Making at Eco in Mind, Dorchester
Wreath making at Dorchester Allotments. 9:30am-2:30pm £5 per person- suggested donation Groups or Individuals welcome No need to bring anything, all the wreath making items are there and you can…
(Adult Session) Eco in Mind Arts & Plants at Dorchester
(Adult Session) Eco in Mind Arts & Plants at Dorchester
Dorchester, Louds Mill Allotments For Adults - Arts & Plants Session
MindOut LGTBQIA+ at Bournemouth – FULL
MindOut LGTBQIA+ at Bournemouth – FULL
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTQI+ people experiencing mental health issues. It offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Held at Dorset Mind Head Office, Bournemouth
Men in Mind with AFCB Community Sports Trust
Men in Mind with AFCB Community Sports Trust
Dorset Mind, are delighted to be working in partnership with AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust to deliver FREE physical activities at Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth. Sessions will run weekly for seven…
0 events,
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Active in Mind at Bournemouth – FULL
Active in Mind at Bournemouth – FULL
CURRENTLY FULL - ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE ON THURSDAYS Check-in, walking football, activities, quiz and board games (Scrabble, Uno, Chess etc.) Trinity Methodist Church, Bournemouth
1 event,
Women in Mind at Kinson
Women in Mind at Kinson
Women in Mind provides a safe, secure and understanding environment in which women with mental health problems can support each other. Opportunity is provided to talk about feelings and share experiences. Kinson, Bournemouth
1 event,
MindOut LGBTQIA+ (online)
MindOut LGBTQIA+ (online)
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTQIA+ people experiencing mental health issues. It offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Each session involves a guided relaxation or mindfulness exercise, time to share experiences and concerns, followed by discussion workshops based on group members’ requests.
3 events,
(Adult Session) Eco in Mind Arts & Plants at Dorchester
(Adult Session) Eco in Mind Arts & Plants at Dorchester
Dorchester, Louds Mill Allotments For Adults - Arts & Plants Session
MindOut LGTBQIA+ at Bournemouth – FULL
MindOut LGTBQIA+ at Bournemouth – FULL
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTQI+ people experiencing mental health issues. It offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Held at Dorset Mind Head Office, Bournemouth
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Active in Mind at Bournemouth – FULL
Active in Mind at Bournemouth – FULL
CURRENTLY FULL - ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE ON THURSDAYS Check-in, walking football, activities, quiz and board games (Scrabble, Uno, Chess etc.) Trinity Methodist Church, Bournemouth
1 event,
Women in Mind at Kinson
Women in Mind at Kinson
Women in Mind provides a safe, secure and understanding environment in which women with mental health problems can support each other. Opportunity is provided to talk about feelings and share experiences. Kinson, Bournemouth
2 events,
MindOut LGBTQIA+ (online)
MindOut LGBTQIA+ (online)
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTQIA+ people experiencing mental health issues. It offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Each session involves a guided relaxation or mindfulness…
4 events,
Wreath Making at Eco in Mind, Dorchester
Wreath Making at Eco in Mind, Dorchester
Wreath making at Dorchester Allotments. 9:30am-2:30pm £5 per person- suggested donation Groups or Individuals welcome No need to bring anything, all the wreath making items are there and you can…
(Adult Session) Eco in Mind Arts & Plants at Dorchester
(Adult Session) Eco in Mind Arts & Plants at Dorchester
Dorchester, Louds Mill Allotments For Adults - Arts & Plants Session
MindOut LGTBQIA+ at Bournemouth – FULL
MindOut LGTBQIA+ at Bournemouth – FULL
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTQI+ people experiencing mental health issues. It offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Held at Dorset Mind Head Office, Bournemouth
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Active in Mind at Bournemouth – FULL
Active in Mind at Bournemouth – FULL
CURRENTLY FULL - ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE ON THURSDAYS Check-in, walking football, activities, quiz and board games (Scrabble, Uno, Chess etc.) Trinity Methodist Church, Bournemouth
1 event,
Women in Mind at Kinson
Women in Mind at Kinson
Women in Mind provides a safe, secure and understanding environment in which women with mental health problems can support each other. Opportunity is provided to talk about feelings and share experiences. Kinson, Bournemouth
0 events,
3 events,
(Adult Session) Eco in Mind Arts & Plants at Dorchester
(Adult Session) Eco in Mind Arts & Plants at Dorchester
Dorchester, Louds Mill Allotments For Adults - Arts & Plants Session
MindOut LGTBQIA+ at Bournemouth – FULL
MindOut LGTBQIA+ at Bournemouth – FULL
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTQI+ people experiencing mental health issues. It offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Held at Dorset Mind Head Office, Bournemouth
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Even when our Lived Experience Involvement sessions aren’t running, we always want to hear from you and how we could help you better. Let us know how we can support you best.