Support Groups
New online support
We understand how hard this time can be and we have created an online group timetable for you. We’ve had to alter some of the times to be able to do this, so please check out the dates and what each group provides on the group’s page.
If you are interested in attending any of our online groups, please email adultwellbeingservices@dorsetmind.uk and we will contact you direct and support you to log in to these groups.
| WEEKDAY | GROUP | WHEN | TIME | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONDAY | Active in Mind B/mouth | Every Monday | 2 - 4pm | |
| MONDAY | Restored Eating Disorders | Every Monday | 7 - 8pm | |
| TUESDAY | Wellbeing Sherborne | 1st & 3rd Tuesday | 2 - 4pm | |
| TUESDAY | Wellbeing Dorchester | 2nd & 4th Tuesday | 7 - 9pm | |
| TUESDAY | Wellbeing Verwood | 1st & 3rd Tuesday | 7 - 9pm | |
| WEDNESDAY | Wellbeing B/mouth | 2nd & 4th Wednesday | 10.30am - 12.30pm | |
| WEDNESDAY | Women in Mind B/mouth | Every Wednesday | 1 - 3pm | |
| WEDNESDAY | Active in Mind Weymouth | Wednesday Fortnightly (see page for details) | 2.30 - 4pm | |
| WEDNESDAY | Wellbeing Gillingham | 1st & 3rd Wednesday | 6 - 8pm | |
| THURSDAY | MindOut B/mouth LGBTQ+ | Every Thursday | 12 - 2pm | |
| THURSDAY | Active in Mind B/mouth | Every Thursday | 2 - 4pm | |
| FRIDAY | Women in Mind Blandford | Friday Fortnightly (see page for details) | 10 - 12pm | |
| FRIDAY | Carers in Mind | 2nd & 4th Friday | 1 - 2pm | |
| FRIDAY | MindOut Weymouth LGBTQ+ | Friday Fortnightly (see page for details) | 2.30 - 4pm |
We have already had great feedback from the groups and are really excited to see you there.
Group benefits
Here are some of their benefits:
– They all have a shared aim – to reduce isolation and help people improve their wellbeing.
– Importantly, there are NO waiting times – you can simply turn up. Please note that for our online groups you must register first.
– There is a suggested donation of £3 for each session – without donations we are unable to deliver groups such as these.
We know it can be a little daunting to attend your first session.
Why not bring a support worker or speak to the group facilitator if you need their support to attend.
Please see below for the types of groups we offer:
Wellbeing in Mind
A peer support service for people who would like to develop positive mental health.
Women in Mind
Provides a safe, secure and understanding environment in which women with mental health problems can support each other.
Carers in Mind
A twice-monthly support group that helps Carers take a break from caring and focus on their own self-care.
LGBTQ+
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTQ+ people who want to develop positive mental wellbeing.
Restored Eating Disorders
A support group for eating disorders which helps people to gain support from their peers with similar challenges.
Activity Support Groups
Our activity support groups aim to encourage people with mild mental health difficulties to engage in increased activities to improve their wellbeing.
Eco-therapy group
The GAP Project supports people to develop positive mental health through meaningful and therapeutic ecotherapy.
