It’s Local Minds’ Week!
#LoveYourLocalMind
Our Support:
We’re there for people who need support with their wellbeing. We offer 1-2-1 or Group support in a varitey of areas for both adults and young people across Dorset. Everyone’s mental health is different, so we shape our support around you. That might be life-changing therapy, a support group, a reassuring chat, or introducing you to people who really understand – either way, we try to be here when you need us most.
Find out more at: https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer
How To Support Us:
There are many ways to support #YourLocalMind…
You can help by:
- Fundraising
- Volunteering
- Partnering with us
- Sharing your lived experience
- Leave us a gift in your will
Here at Dorset Mind, our small yet dedicated team attend many events throughout the year and would love to see you there! Sign up for our newsletter to find out more about where to find us and how you can support us.
Volunteer For Us:
We have many ways to get involved as a volunteer at Dorset Mind. Volunteering your time regularly can make a HUGE difference to people’s lives.
Help us help local people – you’ll also benefit from an enormous sense of wellbeing!
Feeling inspired?
👉 Head over to our volunteer page to see our current volunteer roles: https://dorsetmind.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/
Donate To Us:
Where does your donation go?
💙 £5 could provide tea, coffee and refreshments for our support groups
💙 £15 could fund a mentoring session delivered by one of our trained volunteers for an adult or young person living with anxiety or depression
💙 £20 could buy seeds for Eco in Mind’s participants to grow food for local food banks
Supporting #YourLocalMind means your donation directly impacts the lives of people in Dorset. Help us continue our work by making a donation below.
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Love Your Local Mind! August 4th – 10th 2025 is Local Minds’ Week! Here at Dorset Mind, we are an independent charity run by local people. Every penny raised locally, is spent locally. This means when you support us, you’re helping your friends, family, and neighbours right here.
Please support our work
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.
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