Useful Resources

MIND

https://www.mind.org.uk/ – national website providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

https://dorsetmind.uk – information for local Mind groups in the Dorset area, and the services available.

STEPS 2 WELLBEING

https://www.steps2wellbeing.co.uk – Steps 2 Wellbeing offer psychological therapies for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and stress. Covering the Dorset and Southampton area, you can self-refer directly without having to go through your GP.

STONEWALL

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-and-advice – information and advice for members of the LGBT community and their allies. Helpline available.

LGBT FOUNDATION

https://www.lgbt.foundation/ – Throughout all of our work, we support LGBT people to increase their skills, knowledge and self-confidence to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing. We also work in partnership with others to build strong, cohesive and influential LGBT communities.

DISABILITY RESOURCES

https://disabilityunion.co.uk/ – online resource hub providing information on advocacy, health and wellbeing, employment, training and volunteering,  carers and benefits for people affected by disability issues.

BLACK, AFRICAN & ASIAN THERAPY NETWORK

https://baatn.org.uk/bamestrem-bereavement-support-service/ –   Bamestreamoffers therapeutic support in over 20 different languages and is committed to providing Covid-19 bereavement support to people from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic (BAME) communities.

ADDICTION

https://www.recovery.org.uk/addiction/addiction-helpline/ – 24 hour helpline for people affected by addiction issues (tel: 0203 5530324)