AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS UK & EIRE
Al-Anon is world-wide and offers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. ALATEEN is a part of Al-anon and is for young people aged 12 to 20 who have been affected by someone else's drinking, usually a parent. Confidential helpline: 0207 403 0888 (10am to 10pm)
ARTHRITIC ASSOCIATION
The Arthritic Association offers a natural treatment for arthritis based on dietary guidance and herbal and homeopathic preparations.
ARTHRITIS CARE
Carrington House Tel : 01763 244243 Fax : 01763 244249 HELPLINE: Open 12pm - 4pm Tel : 0808 800 4050 THE SOURCE Tel : 0808 808 2000 Freephone HELPLINE for young people with arthritis. Open weekdays 10am - 2pm Arthritis Care is the largest UK-wide voluntary organisation working with and for all people with arthritis. It aims to empower people to take control of their arthritis, their lives and their organisation. It has groups nation-wide and 70,000 supporters.
ASSOCIATION FOR ALL SPEECH IMPAIRED CHILDREN (AFASIC)
AFASIC is the UK charity representing children and young adults with communication impairments, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and carers.
ASSOCIATION FOR POST NATAL ILLNESS
APNI provide advice and support to mums, their partners and family. Has a network of ex sufferers who offer phone / post / email support throughout the recovery period. For an info pack please send SAE.
ASSOCIATION OF BREAST FEEDING MOTHERS
Information and support for breastfeeding mothers. Local groups. Offers counselling training on breastfeeding. Publication list. Membership £15 per year includes newsletter three times a year.
Abbey View Complementary Clinic
Includes Acupuncture, Head Massage,Aromatherapy for example Telephone: 01747 856719 Address: Abbey View Medical Centre,Shaftesbury Charges: Variable charges depending on treatment Opening Times: Monday-Friday
Acquired Brain Injury Team
Offers Liaison with work, agencies and advisors, graded return to work programmes, analysis of vocational needs, joint working with other vocational services, and support for work retention issues. The Community Brain Injury Team also provides cognitive rehabilitation Telephone: 01202 683363 Fax: 01202 684036 Address: Poole Clinic Shaftesbury Road Poole Dorset BH15 2NT Referral Method: Any Dorset resisdent of working age with an aquired brain injury.
Adult Eating Disorders Association
Self help network consists of volunteers nationwide who facilitate self help groups, or who are postal, telephone or email volunteers and give support to people affected by eating disorders. Telephone: 08707 703256 (admin) 08456 341414 (adult helpline) 08456 347650 (young persons helpline) Fax: 01603 664915 Address: 103 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1DW Email:shn@edauk.com Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Adult helpline Mon - Fri 8.30am - 8.30pm Sat 1pm - 4.30pm, Young persons helpline Mon - Fri 4pm 6.30pm, Sat 1pm - 4.30pm
Association Of Retired People And Over 50's
Meets on 4th Tuesday (afternoon) and 2nd Thursday evening of each month, offering a varied programme of events to include lunches, dinners, skittles, rambles, theatre, outings etc. (No disabled access on Tuesdays) ARP aims to be the voice of the 3 million over 50s unifying them to achieve economic, social and political benefits and to encourage mutual respect and understanding between the ages. It is not a political organisation but a self-help association.
Telephone: 0208 764 3344 Address: Windsor House, 1270 London Road, London SW16 4DH
Association for Post Natal Illness
Provides advice and support to mums, their partners and family. Has a network of ex-sufferers who offer phone/post/email support throughout the recovery period. Send SAE for enquiries. Telephone: 02073 860868 Fax: 02073 868885 Address: 143 Dawes Road, Fulham, London, SW6 7EB Email:info@apni.org Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Mon, Weds & Fri 10am - 2pm, Tues & Thurs 10am - 5pm
BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE COLLEGE F.E.
Runs short courses for people who have been out of education and employment and wish to move forward.Information, education, welfare service, counselling, offered to students aged 14+.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (Bournemouth & Poole)
Support group meets once a month for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. Offers emotional and practical help before and after treatment. Occasional guest speakers - medical and non-medical. Meetings held 3rd Tuesday each month at Durley Hall Hotel, Durley Chine Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth
Telephone: 01202 704433 (Breast Care Nurse Specialist: Tel : 01202 704524 Fax: 01202 704069 Address: Breast Care Dept. Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth BH7 7DW
BRITISH COLOSTOMY ASSOCIATION
Support, reassurance and practical information for people about to have a colostomy or who already have a colostomy.
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION (Bournemouth & Wessex Branch)
Fundraising for research and education and support for BHF rehabilitation nurses, relating to coronary heart disease. Helping to supply locally cardiac care equipment to NHS hospital and GP medical centres. Provision of first responder defibrillators. BHF Medical Information available from Medical Information Department, British Heart Foundation, 14 Fitzhardinge St, London, W1H 6DH
Big Issue (South West)
A unique opportunity for homeless and vulnerably-housed people to support themselves into permanent accommodation. Telephone: 01202 314261 Address: 51-53 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 5PW Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Self
British Association for Counselling
The association provides the contact information for therapists in the local area Telephone: 08704 435252 Address: BACP House, 35-37 Albert Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2SG Email:bacp@bacp.co.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
CATHOLIC CHILDRENS SOCIETY
Voluntary Adoption Agency dealing with all aspects of adoption including assessing prospective adopters, post adoption support, intermediary and counselling service for adult adoptees and birth relatives.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Maintenance of public register of charities and registration service for charities based in England and Wales. Advice and information on the effective operation of charities. Database available for general public to access.
CHILDLINE
Free, national helpline for children and young people in danger and distress. Provides a confidential phone counselling service for any child with any problem 24 hours a day, every day. Listens, comforts and protects. Trained counsellors provide support and advice and refer children in danger to appropriate helping agencies.
Telephone: 02076 503200 (HELPLINE Open 24 hours Everyday Tel : 0800 1111 ) ( " The Line " HELPLINE for children living away from home Tel : 0800 88 4444 Open Mon - Fri 3.30pm - 9.30pm Sat & Sun 2pm - 8pm Tel : 0800 88 4444 Fax: 02076 503201 Minicom: Open Mon - Fri 9.30am - 9.30pm Sat Sun 9.30am - 8pm Tel : 0800 400 222 Address: 45 Folgate, London, E1 6GL Email:info@childline.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
CINNAMON TRUST, The
National Charity for elderly and terminally ill people and their pets. Provides help with day to day care of pets, fostering when owners are hospitalised and long term care of bereaved pets where owners have requested this.
CIS (Childhood Incest Survivors) 'ters
Mutual support for adult female survivors. Core group meetings in Southampton, monthly workshops, annual residential workshops, quarterly newsletters, occasional phone calls and banners of courage (ask for Gillian) Telephone: 02380 369516 Address: C.I.S.'ters, PO Box 11, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9Z Charges: £1 for core group, £1-£5 for monthly workshop Opening Times: Core group meeting Friday evening twice a month
CMHT - Wimborne Telephone: 01202 858300
COCAINE ANONYMOUS
A voluntary world-wide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain a drug free lifestyle. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine or crack.
Telephone: HELPLINE: Tel : 0207 284 1123
CONTACT THE ELDERLEY
Contact the Elderly takes older people without a family in the area, once a month on a Sunday, out to tea by volunteer drivers to host and hostesses homes.
CRUSE
One-to-one counselling. Help centre on Thursdays at Florence Road, Boscombe (ring for appointment) and two social support groups (Northbourne and Highcliff) which meet regularly. Telephone: 01202 302000 or 0208 9404818 Address: Bereavement Care, Cruse House, 126 Sheen Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1UR Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
CRY-SIS HELPLINE
Cry-sis provides telephone support to parents with babies that cry excessively and/or do not sleep.
Careline UK
Confidential telephone counselling to children, young people and adults on any issue, including family and relationship problems, bullying, child abuse, eating disorders, bereavement, addictions, rape, depression and anxiety. Telephone: 02085 14177 Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Fri 10 am-1 pm & 7 pm - 10 pm
Carers UK
Provider of information on all matters relating to caring, including entitlement to benefits, housing costs, help with caring and many other matters. Telephone: Office 020 7490 8818 - CarersLine 0808 808 7777 wed & thurs 10am-12noon and 2-4pm Fax: 02074 908824 Address: Ruth Pitter House, 20-25 Glasshouse Yard, London, EC1A 4JT Email:info@carersuk.org Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Helpline Weds & Thurs 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
Child Death Helpline
Helpline - Providing advice, signposting and support Telephone: 0800 282986 Address: Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond St, London, WC1N 3JH Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Self or professional Opening Times: Mon - Sun 7pm - 10pm, Mon - Fri 10am - 1pm, Wed 1pm - 4pm
Compassionate Friends
World wide organisation of bereaved parents offering friendship and understanding to other bereaved parents. One-to-one befriending, helpline, self-help meetings, quarterly newsletter and other relevant literature. Meetings at Kinson Community Centre. Telephone: 01179 665202 (admin) 08451 232304 (helpline) Address: 53 North Street, Bristol, BS3 1EN Email:info@tcf.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Daily 10am - 4pm, 6.30pm - 10.30pm
Connexions
Information, advice and support service for young people (13-19 or 13-24 for those with special needs). Work in partnership with others and can help with education, training enquiries, leisure activities, volunteering, housing, benefits, jobs and health issues etc. Telephone: 01202 315331 (admin) 0808 0013219 (helpline) Fax: 01202 315332 Address: 5 & 6 Lansdowne House, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3JP Email:bournemouth@connexions-bpd.co.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
DEAFBLIND UK
Deafblind UK is the Association of Deafblind and Dual Sensory Impaired People. It represents, supports and provides comprehensive services for its deafblind members, their carers and professionals who work with them.
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION AND SKILLS (DfES) Telephone: 0870 000 22 88 Fax: 01928 794248 Address: Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3BT Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Assesses and makes payments of Social Security benefits. Telephone: 01202 446000 Fax: 01202 446135 Address: 20-28 Cotlands Road, Bournemouth BH1 4RS
DEPRESSION ALLIANCE
Depression Alliance is the leading UK Charity for providing information, support and understanding to anyone affected by depression.
DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION IN DORSET (DEED)
DEED is one of the 50 development Education Centres in Britain and has been working in the County of Dorset since 1983. DEED aims to: promote global citizenship; link our lives with the lives of people in other parts of the world: work for a fairer more sustainable world for everyone.
DISABILITY WESSEX
The consultation service for people with a physical disability seeks to provide quality information to service providers on all service issues. People with disabilities are invited to participate in a variety of ways. The People's Voice panel, the Access Bournemouth, Conurbation (ABC group), in training events and everyone is welcome. The service will endeavour to respond to any enquiries with regard to the needs of people with physical disabilities. The service should provide to meet those needs. INFORMATION SERVICE HELPLINE: Tel : 01202 300230 Open Tues & Fri 10am - 4pm email: info@disabilitywessex.org.uk The information service assists not only people with disabilities, carers, friends and relatives, but also volunteers and professionals on any disability related question. Disability Wessex can assist with anything from a basic enquiry through to advising on disability benefits and assisting with form filling and drafting official letters. If we do not know the answer to a question, we will research it.
DORSET ADULT EDUCATION SERVICE
Adult Education Service, providing a range of courses including skills for life. Volunteers are used to support learning in S4L
DORSET LESBIAN & GAY HELPLINE (DLGH)
Telephone helpline offering information, help and support on issues of a lesbian, gay or transgender nature.
Telephone: 01202 675391 (HELPLINE: Tel : 01202 318822 Address: P O Box 316, Bournemouth BH1 4HL Email:dlgh@hotmail.com Opening Times: Open Mon - Fri 7.30pm- 10pm
DORSET PROBATION SERVICE
Accommodation unit for the National Probation Services which seeks to assist and advise clients on housing matters and provide accommodation where appropriate.
DORSET SCOPE
Day Centre Barnabas, 13-15 Manor Avenue, Poole BH12Tel : 01202 739560 4LB Children's Short Stay Smithers, 17 Manor Avenue, Poole BH12 Tel : 01202 718238 4LB Langside School Langside Avenue, Wallisdown Poole BH12 Tel : 01202 518635 5BN Provides services for children and adults with physical and associated disabilities. Children's services include a school, and a short stay (respite) home and domiciliary care. Adult provision is currently living in own homes and a day centre for up to 30 people.
Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust
Specialists in mental health, learning disability and addiction services in East Dorset. Contact for more information on specific services. Telephone: 01202 303400 Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
Dorset Rape Crisis
Face to face and telephone counselling for any woman who has been raped, sexually abused or harassed at any time in their lives and those supporting them. Also povide practical information and support on STD, HIV and pregnancy testing and police and court procedures Telephone: 01202 547445 Address: PO Box 877, Bournemouth, BH8 8YU Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon 1pm - 3pm, Tues 10am - 12pm, Wed, Thurs, Fri 8pm - 10pm, Sat 4pm - 6pm
Dorset Reclaim
Dorset reclaim recycles furniture. It provides furniture and household items to people in need in the local community. It also provides opportunities for the local community to hep in the day to day running of the organisation offering a variety of jobs including driving, client reception, office and admin, carpentry, electricians and IT. Telephone: 01202 773384 Address: 85 Stanley Road, Bournemouth,Dorset, BH1 4SD Email:raytovey@dorsetreclaim.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: (Mon-Thu) 10.00am to 4.00pm
EDP Drug and Alcohol service Blandford
EDP provides a free confidential service to Drug & Alcohol users, their families,partners, carers and other agencies in the Dorset area, there are other offices in Weymouth,Bridport,Swanage,Christchurch, and Gillingham. this service is for over 18s but we can refer those under this age to the appropriate agency
The services we offer are as follows.
1 Needle exchange;eguipment and harm reduction advice.
2 Direct access, advice and info.
3 A drop in centre between 10.00am & 4.00pm you can come in for a chat no need to book an appointment come in your own time.
4 Structured treatment packages to include the following. Group work, support and advice regarding harm minimisation and referrals to other agencies, also Hepatitis and HIV information advice.
5 Information and consultancy for professionals.
6 Specialist support group for relatives friends or carers of drug and alcohol users in Dorset.
7 HOUSING:advice and referral to local services.
8 Free acupuncture:
9 Lots of activities group sesions (reiki, art work, walks, relative support groups,and much much more you will find it posted with in the drop in centre.
There will also be a drop in, and needle exgange, on tuesdays 10am to 4pm at the Bungalow Queen st Gillingham.For more info ring Annette on 07515585985 or Paul on 07515585987.
So please come along for a coffee or a cup of soup and a friendly informal chat.
Telephone for more info 01258450862 or drop in and say hello.
Epilepsy Action
Epilepsy Action is the largest member-led epilepsy organisation in Britain, acting as the voice for the UK's estimated 456,000 people with epilepsy. Epilepsy Action helps over 459,000 people every year through its range of services including its advice and information centre, branch network and accredited volunteer scheme. The Epilepsy Helpline on freephone 0808 800 5050 is available Monday-Friday, 9am–4.30pm (4pm on Fridays) Telephone: 0113 210 8800 (Freephone HELPLINE: Tel : 0808 800 5050 Address: New Anstey House, Gateway Drive, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7XY Email:epilepsy@epilepsy.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Monday-Friday, 9am–4.30pm (4pm on Fridays)
FAIR - Family Action Information and Resource
FAIR provides help and information to distressed relatives and friends of young adults who have joined various extremist cults. Telephone: 01642 898412 Fax: 01642 643707 Address: BCM Box 3535, PO Box 12, London, W1CN 3XX Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
FAMILIES ANONYMOUS
To support the family and friends of anyone who may have a drug problem. 12 step programme (like AA), phone helpline for local groups- Bournemouth & Christchurch.
FAMILIES NEED FATHERS
FNF provide support, information and advice to parents trying to remain in contact with their children following separation/divorce.
Fellowship of Depressives Anonymous
A self help and mutual support contact network for people with depressive mood disorder, or those that care about someone suffering from the disorder. Members receive 6 newsletters per year and can join pen friend or phone friend schemes. Telephone: 08707 744320 Fax: 08707 744319 Address: Box FDA, c/o Self Help Nottingham, Orminston House, 32-36 Pelham Street, Nottingham, NG1 2EG Email:fdainfo@hotmail.com Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: £10 per year Opening Times: Information line daily. Answered personally 4 hours a day
First Steps to Freedom
Registered charity providing a helpline for people with anxiety, panic disorders, phobias, OCD, and their carers. Fact sheets, booklets, video and audio tapes, membership, telephone self help groups available. Telephone: 01926 864473 (admin) 08451 202916 (helpline) Fax: 01926 864473 Address: 1 Taylor close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LW Email:first.steps@btconnect.com Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Telephone for more information Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Fri 10am -10pm
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same. Telephone: 08700 508880 Address: PO Box 88, London, SW10 0EU Email:info@gamblersanonymous.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self
HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE
HDFDP train dogs to alert deaf people to sounds in the home such as telephone, door bell, alarm clock and smoke alarm by touching with a paw and taking them to the sound, with exception of smoke alarm- they lay down in front of the person to warn "danger don't go".
HELP AND CARE
‘Gateway’ Information Helpline: Open Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 10am – 4.30pm 0845 4500 418 Fax: 01202 422020 . Information and advice for older people, disabled, carers of all ages across Dorset (Gateway incorporates the previous help lines known as Connect and Carerslink). There are up to 40 information fact sheets available on various topics of interest to older people and carers.
Handyvan: Low cost home repairs service for over 60s and carers of all ages. A full year’s membership costs only £12 per annum (£9 for those receiving income related benefits). You are entitled to a wide range of home improvements carried out by Help & Care’s specially trained Handyvan team. Our rates are just £15 (£12) an hour for each job plus materials and our work is guaranteed to please.
Carer’s Outreach: Provides short-term one to one support for carers, visits carer’s groups and advises on setting up groups.
Sitting Service: A service available to carer’s in areas covered by Poole Borough Council and Dorset County Council. Provides a subsidised sitter to enable a carer to have a break.
Care and Repair: Gives advice on how to organise repairs or adaptations to help you maintain or adapt your home. Currently available to clients from the Bournemouth and Poole areas only.
Advocacy and Support: Many people have no-one to speak on their behalf. We can provide practical help and emotional support to help you decide what you want, say what you want, be heard. Available to clients in Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch.
Magazine: Free quarterly magazine with information about our services and features about the issues facing older people such as health and benefits.
Forums/Strategy Groups: Supports the development of groups enabling older people to have a real say in the planning of services and how they may be delivered. Strategy groups exist in Bournemouth and Poole and forums are emerging in Purbeck, Christchurch, North and East Dorset.
Research: In addition Help & Care is involved in research into older people’s issues and developing innovative services for older people and carers.
Headway Dorset
Charity based at Poole and Dorchester. Activities provided include Charity Shop work, furniture recycling, conservation and allotments. Can provide vocational guidance, help with interviews. Offers support for employers and employees. Act as a liaison with employers and other agencies.
Also at: Greenwood Bungalow Maidencastle House Maidencastle Road Dorchester, DT1 2ER Telephone: 01202 682650 Address: Tridale Bungalow, Fourways, Constitution Hill Road, Poole, BH14 0PZ Email:headwayedorset@ids.co.uk Referral Method: Acquired and traumatic brain injury. Aged 17 to 70 years. Opening Times: (Mon-Fri) 10.00am to 4.00pm
Health point
Free health information service for the public and healthcare professionals in Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth. Telephone: 01202 675377 Fax: 01202 667112 Minicom: 01202 667113 Address: Poole Central Library, The Dolphin Centre, Poole, BH15 1QE Email:healthpoint@poole.gov.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm, Sat 9am - 1pm
Homestart
Offers friendship, support and practical help to parents with young children in local communities. A volunteer will visit the home once weekly, helping to prevent family breakdown and emphasising the pleasures of life Telephone: 01202 574877 (local) 08000 686368 (national information line) Fax: 01202 582301 Address: 1462 Wimbourne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7AS Email:homestart@bmth-poole.fsnet.co.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Junction
Multi agency partnership working with children and young people (under 21's). Provides counselling (by appointment), information and advice drop-in, a health clinic and a therapeutic service for younger children affected by substance misuse (by appointment) Telephone: 01202 399733 (admin) 01202 396009 (helpline) Fax: 01202 397656 Address: 266 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AY Email:supporteraction@childrenssociety.org.uk Charges: Free Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon, Weds, Fri 10.30am - 1.30pm (drop in) & Mon - Fri 3.30pm - 6pm, Sat 9am - 1pm (Health Clinic)
Leonard Cheshire, Dorset Care at Home Service
Domiciliary care to provide help and support to people in their own homes, covers all ages and disabilities Telephone: 01202 677888 Fax: 01202 677352 Address: Suite 6, Stanley House, 3 Fleet Lane, Poole, BH15 3AJ Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Self or professional Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Leonardo Trust, The
Provides funds to enable full time carers of the sick or disabled to take a break, or have some regular free time to follow their own interests. Each request will be individually and sympathetically considered. Phone or write for application form. No cash grants Telephone: 01202 683382 Fax: 01202 683382 Address: 26A Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2PG Referral Method: Requires endorsement by social or healthcare worker
MACMILLAN CANCER RELIEF
Macmillan Cancer Relief is helping people who are living with cancer through the provision of intermediate practical and emotional support. Specialist services include Macmillan nurses and doctors, cancer centres, a range of cancer information and emotional support. The Macmillan Cancer line helps people living with cancer, and their family, friends and carers, find a way through the maze of cancer information and support in the UK.
Telephone: Dorset Office Tel : 01747 821669) (Macmillan Cancerline Freephone Tel : 0808 808 2020Textphone: Tel : 0808 808 0121) ( Email:cancerline@macmillan.org.uk Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm
MENOPAUSE AMARANT TRUST, The
Charity for women going through the menopause providing information, advice and support. Operates a helpline, produces publications and has not-for-profit clinic.
Telephone: 0207 793 9980) (Nurse run HELPLINE: Tel : 09016 070312 Premium rate 50p/min) (HELPLINE: Tel : 01293 413000 Fax: 0207 793 9980 Address: York House, Bridge Rd, 199 Westminster, London, SE1 7UT
MINDOUTDORSET
For info MINDOUTDORSET LGBT HELP LINE 08456036309 Telephone: 0845 6036309 Email:CONTACT@BPD-MIND.FDNET.CO.UK
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY (BOURNEMOUTH DISTRICT)
Day Centre for people with M.S. Offers social activities, hairdressing, some physio, support, help and advice. Full support given on MS matters. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Transport can be provided.
Telephone: 01202 579262 Address: Osborne Day Centre, Church Lane, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8TS
Manic Depression Fellowship (MDF)
Works to enable people affected by manic depression to take control of their lives. National user led organisation with self help groups, information and publications, travel insurance scheme, 24hr legal advice line, employment advice and MDF Self Management Training Programme. Monthly local support group for Bournemouth and Poole welcomes sufferers, carers, friends and relatives - call or email for more information Telephone: 08456 340540 Fax: 02077 932639 Address: MDF The BiPolar Organisation, 21 St.George's Road, London, SE1 6ES Email:mdf@mdf.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Membership £18 p/a and £7 concessions Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Men in Mind
A support group for men with any form of mental health problem. It's a relaxed and informal group, where all men are welcome. Telephone: 01202 392910 Address: Dorset Mind, 11 Shelley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4JQ Email:webmaster@bpd-mind.fsnet.co.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self - Just turn up Opening Times: Wed 4pm - 6pm @ Peer House
Mental Aftercare Association South (MACA)
Leading mental health charity providing high quality services in the community. Offers a range of accommodation, community support services, social clubs, respite for carers and day schemes including employment training Telephone: 01372 722970 Fax: 01372 722980 Address: 94B High Street, Epsom Surrey, KT19 8BJ Email:maca-south@maca.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
Mental Health Foundation
UK charity covering mental illness and learning disabilities. Telephone: 02078 031100 Fax: 02078 031111 Address: Sea Containers House, 20 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9QB Email:mhf@mhf.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Helpline 9am - 5pm
Mind Befriending Service
One-to-one support by trained befrienders to those with mental health difficulties living in Bournemouth or Poole. Spend time together doing activities such as walking, shopping. Aims to help clients regain confidence and social skills until they can become self-sufficient. Only for those on CPA living in the community (ask for Jackie Lillywhite) Telephone: 01202 392910 Address: Dorset Mind, 11 Shelley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4JQ Email:jackie@befrienders.freeserve.co.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Professional
Mind Helpline and Legal Advice Line
Provides information on all aspects of mental distress and the legal helpline provides contact with lawyers experienced in mental health law Telephone: 08457 660163 (helpline) 02085 192122 (legal helpline) Address: Mind Information, 15-19 Broadway, London E15 4BQ Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9.15am - 4.45pm (helpline) Mon, Wed, Fri 2pm - 4pm (legal helpline)
Miscarriage Association
National charity providing support and information on the subject of pregnancy loss. Network of over 150 volunteer telephone contacts who have been through miscarriage themselves and 50 support groups across the UK Telephone: 01924 200795 (admin) 01924 200799 (helpline) Fax: 01924 298834 Address: c/o Clayton Hospital, Northgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3JS Email:info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNCILS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (NACVS)
The National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service (NACVS) is the growing network of 300 Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS) throughout England. Helps to promote voluntary and community action by supporting our member CVS and by acting as a national voice for the local voluntary and community sector.
NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY, The
Formed 20 years ago, the National Osteoporosis Society is a trusted source of information about bone health and osteoporosis. It aims to improve the lives, treatment and care of people with the disease and maximise prevention for those at risk.
Every three minutes in the UK somebody somewhere breaks a bone as a result of the fragile bone disease.
The charity has a dedicated helpline manned by specialist osteoporosis nurses and a range of literature available to both healthcare professionals and members of the public. It also has around 130 support groups working throughout the UK. Telephone: Switchboard: 08451 303076 (Mon-Fri 10am – 4pm) - Helpline: 0845 450 0230 (Mon-Fri 10am-3pm) Fax: 01761 471104 Address: Camerton, Bath BA2 0PJ Email:info@nos.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
NEXT STEP
nextstep offers .FREE information and advice on learning and work to people aged 20 and over in Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole Telephone: 01202 842555 Address: unit 4, gaunts Business centre,petersham lane,gaunts,wimborne, BH21 4JT Email:michele.shield@tribalgroup.co.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
NHS Direct
Nurse led services offering confidential healthcare, advice and information Telephone: 0845 4647 Minicom: 0845 6064647 Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: 24 hours
NO PANIC
The relief and rehabilitation of people suffering from panic attacks, phobias and obsessive/compulsive disorders.
NORDDIS
NORDDIS enables disabled people, and/or their carers to have access to information and advice about disability, benefits and current services both statutory and voluntary. Information includes sourcing equipment, applying for trust funding and accessing advice. Telephone: 01747 821010 Address: 1 Newbury Court, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QX Email:sue@norddis.org.uk Referral Method: Disabled, frail or elderly, and their carers. Opening Times: (Mon-Fri) 10.00am to 4.00pm (Wed) 1.00pm to 4.00pm
NORTH DORSET SOCIAL SERVICES Telephone: 01258 472652 Address: Bath Rorad, Sturminster Newton. Dorset
Narcotics Anonymous
A world-wide fellowship of men and women who meet together and maintain abstinence. Telephone: 02077 300009 (national) 07041 580050 (local helpline) Email:helpline@ukna.org Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Mon - Sun 10am - 10pm (national)
No Panic
Confidential free helpline for those with anxiety, staffed by trained volunteers. Local self help groups, telephone recovery groups, lay person CBT, one to one telephone mentoring, contact booklet for penpals, literature, written recovery programmes for phobias, OCD etc Telephone: 01952 590005 (admin) 08088 080545 (helpline) Fax: 01952 270962 Address: 93 Brands Farm Way, Telford, Shropshire, England, TF3 2JQ Email:ceo@nopanic.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: £10 per year membership, helpline free Opening Times: 10am - 10pm every day (10pm - 10am answerphone)
ONE PARENT FAMILIES
Free information for lone parents on: benefits, work, education, relationship breakdown and child maintenance, children and holidays. Information on other helpful organisations and groups throughout the UK is also available. Interactive information 24hrs via website.
Obsessions Together
Dorset OCD support group held at The Winton Resource Centre for sufferers, family, friends and carers. Monthly newsletter for group members Telephone: 01929 557735 / 07837 179760 Address: Baileys M/H Resource Centre, 131 Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AW Charges: No fee, voluntary collection during meetings Referral Method: Self - contact by phone or letter Opening Times: 1st Tues of every month 7pm - 9pm @ Winton Resource Centre
Occupational Therapy Service( North Dorset Mental Health Trust(
The Occupational Therapy Service provides assessment,guidance and specific goal orientated interventions,care coordination and referral to voctional services. Telephone: 01747-823035 Address: Getty Gardens,Waterloo Lodge,Motcombe ,Shaftsbury,SP7 9PT Email:gettygardens@nortdorset-pct.nhs.uk Referral Method: Adult Mental Health Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm
Overeaters Anonymous
Self help group for people with any eating problems. 12 step recovery programme based on AA. No dues, fees, weigh ins, members contribute to the level of their ability.
Meetings: Tuesday 7pm at the Sacred Heart Church, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth
PALS
Provides on the spot help to try and resolve concerns quickly and efficiently, listen and provide information on a wide range of health issues, local services, self help and support groups etc and provides links to many other services and forums (Kathy Sheret - PALS Coordinator) Telephone: 08005 874997 Address: Patient Advice and Liaison Service, Dorset HealthCare NHS Trust, 11 Shelley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4JQ Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
POLICE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Crime prevention charity providing grants, project consultancy, project management, training, and web-based support services to community safety groups throughout Dorset.
PRISON LIAISON
Working within the Prisons and providing aftercare for prison leavers. Telephone: 01202 295703 Fax: 01202 209462 Address: 43 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8EY Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
Panacea in Mind
Offers support and encouragement to those suffering with anxiety and their carers and families. Also provides a regular newsletter with useful tips and information on dealing with anxiety and a telephone / pen pal introduction service (ask for Kim Hamilton) Telephone: 01202 392910 / 07816 640294 Address: Dorset Mind, 11 Shelley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4JQ Email:webmaster@bpd-mind.fsnet.co.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self - Just turn up or call Opening Times: Fortnightly, Wed mornings in Bournemouth, Mon evenings in Poole
Patient & Public involvement Forum
Patient and Public Involvement Forums (PPIF) are made up of groups of volunteers in your local community who are enthusiastic and committed to helping patients and members of the public influence the way that local healthcare is organised and delivered. Telephone: 08454 500418 Address: Help and Care, 896 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6DL Email:sarah.peters@helpandcare.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Self
Princes Trust - Wimborne
A range of programmes to help young disadvantaged people.Business start up and self development programme.Small grants to help individuals into employment. Telephone: 01202-888845 Address: 7A,West Borough,Wimborne,Dorset BH21 1LT Email:dorset@princes-trust.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Disadvantaged young people aged 14 to 30 years Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9.00am to 5pm
Pro Disability
A Direct Payment support service.Some people may use Direct Payments to support themselves to get back to work.The organization supports Social services clients who live in Poole. Telephone: 01202-723301 Address: Unit J1,Fulcrum Business Park,Vantage Way,Poole,BH12 4NU. Email:prodisability@btconnect.com Referral Method: Direct from Poole Social Services Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.00pm
Psychosexual Counselling Service
Provides therapy for those psychosexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, lack of desire, orgasmic dysfunction, vaginismus, dyspareunia, sexual anxieties, difficulties due to sexual abuse and relationship problems. Can attend alone or as a couple, irrespective of marital status or sexual orientation, must be above the age of consent Telephone: 01202 304634 Fax: 01202 390365 Address: 18 Tower Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4LB Charges: Free Referral Method: GP or other medical specialist Opening Times: Mon afternoon (The Chines, Herbert Hospital), Wed afternoon (Tower Road) and Wed evening (Alderney Hospital)
Queen Alexandra College
Help with job search and job coaches. Help with benefits, training, work placements and interviews. Liaison with other agencies and employers. Support for employers and job retention. Vocational guidance. Lyn Gardner. Telephone: 0121 4285050 Fax: 0121 4285048 Address: Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9TG Email:Igardner@qac.ac.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Via disability employment advisor.
RACE IN MIND
The website is aimed at both people from black and minority ethnic communities who want to know more about mental health care and at staff in mental health and related services who want to know more about race and culture. Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
RAPE & SEXUAL ABUSE COUNSELLING SERVICE (Winchester)
Individual counselling and telephone helplines for men and women who may have experienced childhood sexual abuse, rape, sexual harassment, or any unwanted sexual encounters. The service is free and confidential and is operated by specially trained counsellors.
Telephone: 01962 848018 (MEN'S HELPLINE: 01962 848027 ) (Calls answered by men and women on Monday 11.30am - 1.30pm,Thursday 7pm -9.30pm ) (WOMEN'S HELPLINE: 01962 848024 ) (Calls answered by women only and are open Monday 11.30am - 1.30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm - 9.30pm.
RETHINK
Now de-registered residential home with 22 beds for people (male and female) who are recovering from a severe mental illness.
RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATING CARRIAGE DRIVING)
Aims to provide disabled people with the opportunity to ride and/or to carriage drive to benefit their health and well being.
Rape and Abuse Line
Helpline - Providing advice and support to victims and families Telephone: 08088 000123 (answered by women) Referral Method: Self or professional Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Rape and Abuse Line
Helpline - 24hr, providing advice and support to victims and families Telephone: 08088 000122 (answered by men) Referral Method: Self or professional Opening Times: 24hr Helpline
Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service
Individual counselling and telephone helplines for men and women who have experienced any form of sexual abuse, harassment or rape at any time in their lives. Women's phoneline answered by women and Men's by men and women Telephone: 01962 848018 (admin) 01962 848027 (men's helpline) 01962 848024 (women's helpline) Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Opening Times: Mon 11.30am - 1.30pm, Thurs 7pm - 9.30pm. Additional women's helpline Tues 7pm - 9.30pm
Rehabilitation and Assessment Unit (DHCT)
Vocational guidance, help with benefits, job search, interviewsand job retention. Liaison with employers and other agencies. The RAU provides a simulated work environment so that a person's physical and psychological health may be assessed and developed prior to commencing paid or voluntary work. Telephone: 01202 584220 Address: St Leonards Hospital, 241 Ringwood Road, Near Ringwood BH24 2RR Referral Method: Physical disability, acquired brain injury, some mental health problems. People of working age. Opening Times: (Mon-Fri) 9.OOam to 3.00pm.
Relate
Relationship, separation & divorce counselling; sexual problems service; help for 11-18 year olds affected by parent's relationship; counselling & relationship training; assertion & parenting courses; family violence & abuse counselling. Can attend alone or as a couple, unmarried or gay couples welcome, past or present relationships Telephone: 01202 311231 Fax: 01202 311262 Address: 1 Stratfield Saye, 20/22 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8JN Email:relate@btinternet.com Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Up to £40 per session based on personally negotiated donation Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Thurs 9am - 9pm
Remploy Interwork
Provides employment related support. Vocational guidance, job coaches, help with benefits, job search, training and interviews. Liason with other agencies and employers. Ongoing support in employment and job retention. Telephone: 0845 8452211/0845 6009228 Address: Operations Support Group, Remploy Interwork, 2nd Floor, Blenheim Court, Banbury, Oxen, OX16 5RA Email:interwork.referrals@remploy.co.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Aged 16 -65 years. Disabled or with a health condition, on JSA, incapacity benefit or other health related benefits. Opening Times: (Mon-Fri) 8.00am to 6pm
Rendezvous Sherborne Resource Centre
Vocational guidance, job coaches, help with job search, interviews, placements and benefits. Liason with employers and other agencies.
The project provides a meeting place/cyber cafe, offeringadvice, information, guidance, support and training. Informal and formal for all young people 14-25. It has a professional sound recording studio and ICT suites and is staffed by youth workers, supported by a multi-disciplinary team.
Contact name: Ingrid Trill Telephone: 01935 814496 Address: Under Cheap Street Church, Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BJ Email:information@ therendezvous.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Anybody aged 14 to 25 years, including those with a physical disability and?or learning needs. Opening Times: Mon - 12pm - 7pm, Tues - 10am - 5pm, Wed - Fri - 12pm - 7pm
Rethink (Bridport)
Help with benefits, training and liason with employers. Provides opportunities for voluntary placements.
Rethink
Largest severe mental illness charity in the UK, runs more than 380 services in England and N. Ireland. Membership (available to users, carers and professionals) gives access to special members groups and phone lines and 'Your Voice' magazine Telephone: 08454 560455 (admin) 02089 746814 (advice service) Fax: 02073 309102 Address: 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4DD Email:info@rethink.org / advice@rethink.org Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Membership based on donation (suggested £15 p/a) Opening Times: Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm
Richmond Fellowship, The
Nationwide organisation offering housing, care, rehabilitation, training, work experience and support into employment for people with mental health problems Telephone: 02076 973300 Fax: 02076 973301 Address: 80 Holloway Road, London, N7 8JG Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
Royal National College for the Blind
Contact: Cathy Fletcher.
The RNCB provides further education and training. The RNCB ofers a range of training courses including Business Administration, Customer Services, Sport and Recreation, Performing Arts and Design, Music Technology, Sound Engineering, Piano Tuning and Repairs. We also offer distance learning. Telephone: 01423 265725 Address: College Road, Hereford, HR1 1EB Email:info@mcb.ac.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Primarily for people who are blind or parially sighted, but will consider people with other disabilities. Opening Times: Residential
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) South West (Job Express)
Vocational Guidance, help with benefits, job search and work placements. Liason with employers and other agencies. Through access to work contract when clients who are visually impaired need specialist advice about adaptations.
Contact: Anne Marshall (Centre Administrator) Telephone: 01173 537750 Address: 10 Still House Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EB Email:mibsouthwest@rnib.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Visually impaired core business. 19 to 65 years of age Opening Times: (Mon-Thu) 9.00am to 5.00pm. (Fri) 9.00am to 4.30pm.
Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID)
Employment learning skill project. Vocational guidance, help with job search, retention, training and work placements. Liaison with employers and other agencies.
SENIORLINE - HELP THE AGED
A free national telephone advice and information service for older people their relatives, friends and carers. Trained advice workers offer free confidential and impartial advice on: welfare and disability benefits, care at home residential care, housing options and adaptations and access to health and community services.
SENSE (THE NATIONAL DEAF-BLIND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION)
SENSE works with deafblind people and their families. It offers services as well as campaigning for change.
Main number 0845 127 0060 Fax number 0845 127 0061 Minicom/text 0845 127 0062
SKILL - NATIONAL BUREAU FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Aims to develop opportunities for people with disabilities and learning difficulties in post 16 education, training, employment and volunteering. Runs an information service; provides good practice advice and produces leaflets and publications; runs conferences and events; and liases with policy makers and other service providers. Information office open on Tuesdays 11.30- 1.30pm, Thursdays 1.30 - 3.30pm
Telephone: 0207 450 0620 (HELPLINE: Tel : 0207 657 2337 ) (Freephone: Tel : 0800 328 5050 ) (Textphone: Tel : 0800 068 2422 Fax: 0207 450 0650 Address: Chapter House, 18-20 Crucifix Lane, London SE1 3JW Email:skill@skill.org.uk
SPECIAL OLYMPICS GREAT BRITAIN
To provide year round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic type sports for people with a learning disability, giving them opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate achievement, experience enjoyment and participate in sharing gifts.
SURE START BOURNEMOUTH
Sure Start is a community based government initiative, aiming to support parents and providing the best possible start in life for children before they get to school. Staffed by a multi-agency team, a variety of activities and groups are run for the West Howe area. Integrated early education and child care is also provided through neighbourhood
Telephone: 01202 593086 Fax: 01202 592081 Address: Sure Start Centre, Moore Ave, West Howe, Bournemouth, BH11 8AU
Safeworks / Routes to Roots
A registered charity which coordinates the soup runs for rough sleepers in Poole and operates a drop in at Hill Street Baptist Church, Poole. Provides food, clothing and advice. Telephone: 01202 261029 / 07977 259153 Address: Parkstone Christian Centre, United Reformed church, Commercial Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0JW Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Tues 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Samaritans
Confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress and despair Telephone: 08457 909090 Address: 1 Durrant Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6LE Email:jo@samaritans.org Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: 24hr Helpline
Sane
SANE is a national mental health charity which aims to raise awareness of mental illness and campaign to improve services, initiate and fund research into the causes of serious mental illness through its research centre, and provide information and support to those experiencing mental health problems through its helpline, SANELINE Telephone: 02073 751002 (admin) 08457 678000 (Saneline) Fax: 02073 752162 Address: Sane, 1st Floor, Cityside House, 40 Adler Street, London, E1 1EE Email:info@sane.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: 1pm - 11pm everyday
Schizophrenia Association of Great Britain
Provides support and information about schizophrenia and its treatment for sufferers, relatives, friends, carers and medical workers. Free info pack. Twice yearly newsletter issued. Phone, fax or write for help Telephone: 01248 354048 Fax: 01248 353659 Address: Bryn Hyfryd, The Crescent, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2AG Email:info@sagb.co.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Mon - Fri am - 10am - 2pm
Seasonal Affective Disorder Association
Free information pack on joining, regular newsletters, contact details, list of specialist NHS SAD clinics, updates on research and discounts on books Telephone: 01903 814942 (helpline) Fax: 01903 879939 Address: PO Box 989, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3HG Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: £12 p/a (£7 concessions) membership
Sheltered Work Opportunities Project (SWOP)
A registered charity to provide sheltered work opportunities and employment support for people with mental health problems. The core of the project is a wholesale shrub nursery Telephone: 01202 593537 Fax: 01202 590626 Address: Cherry Tree Nursery, Off New Road Roundabout, Northbourne, Bournemouth, BH10 7DA Email:cherry_tree_nursery@hotmail.com Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Opening Times: Mon - Fri 8am - 3.30pm, Sat 9am - 3pm (summer) and 9am - 12pm (winter)
Social Inclusion Project
A project to promote social inclusion for people with mental health problems; and to achieve life shifts, which may include 'employment of time' Telephone: 07793 529 505 Email:sim-bournemouth@together-uk.org Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: none Referral Method: Health professional Opening Times: M - F 9.00 - 5.00
Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association
We are a registered charity based in Street, Somerset and offer support to all those 'affected by eating disorders' across Somerset. SWEDA is partly funded by Somerset Partnership NHS and Social Care Trust and have close working ties with the Somerset Eating Disorders Team. Although we are a local charity it is hoped that our website will prove useful to the wider online community. Address: Strode House, 10 Leigh Road, Street, Somerset Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: self-referal
St Ann's Hospital
Acute mental health in patient unit for Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset, provides a range of services with single sex and mixed sex wards Telephone: 01202 708881 Address: St Ann's Hospital, 69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, BH13 7LN Referral Method: Self or professional
Stepping Stones
One to one support for clients in training, voluntary work and those wanting to enter/re-enter the job market. Support/liaison for employers and liaison with other agencies. Telephone: 01305 228408 Email:steppingstones@dorsetcc.gov.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: All disability groups Opening Times: (Mon-Thu) 8.40am to 5.40pm (Fri) 8.40am to 4.00pm
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)
Working to support bereaved parents and families whose baby is stillborn or dies soon after birth. Helpline, Befrienders, local support groups and information
Sturminster Newton Community Learning Centre
Offers vocational guidance, help with job search, training and interviews. Offers ongoing support in employment. Liaison with other agencies. Telephone: 01963 364050 Address: Unit 5 The Sidings, Station Road, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2SS Email:barton.p@btinternet.com Referral Method: Open to everyone. Opening Times: Tuesday only
Survivors UK
Helpline for survivors of male sexual abuse and rape and their families, friends and partners Telephone: 08451 221201 Address: 2 Leathermarket Street, London, SE1 3HN Email:info@survivorsuk.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Tues, Thurs 7pm - 10pm (helpline)
Survivors of Suicide (SOS)
Friendly group meets to support and discuss common problems in coping with life after losing a loved one by suicide. Personal meeting available initially if needed in coming to terms with the trauma of losing someone to suicide. Produces a free magazine which can be sent on request. Telephone: 01202 302768 Fax: 01202 391671 Minicom: 07785 522350 (textphone) Address: 6 Borthwick Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4ER Email:denizthompson44@aol.com Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Voluntary contribution Referral Method: Phone Opening Times: 24 hours
TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
The TSA has 3 main aims: Supporting individuals with Tuberous Sclerosis and their carers Promote education and awareness of the problems caused by the condition Promoting fundraising to support research into the causes and management of TS Services include: Information, telephone advice and visiting, benevolent fund, T Specialist Advisers, regional and national weekend meetings and conferences, training days, wide range of literature, specialist TS Clinics.
The Fostering Network
Aims to ensure the highest standards of care for all children and young people who are fostered, through the provision of training, advice, support, information and consultancy services. Fostering Network works to: define high standards and best practice for foster care; to assist local authorities, agencies and individuals to work effectively in the best interests of fostered children.
Telephone: 020-7620-6400 Fax: 020-7620-6401 Address: 87 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8HA Email:info@fostering.net Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: £39 for individual membership Referral Method: By phone, email or letter Opening Times: Monday – Thursday 9-5pmFriday 9-4.30pm
The Stable Family Trust
Project provides residential care, day service, gardening, woodwork, craft, pottery, outdoor pursuits and communication skills. Telephone: 01425 478043 Address: The Stable Family Home Bisterne Ringwood BH24 3BN Email:barbarawhite@sfht.org.uk Referral Method: Learning disabilities aged 16 years and over.
The Wessex Autistic Society
Provides education and social care services to people with autistic spectrum disorders.
Together
Together is a leading national charity working for wellbeing: that means we support people with mental health needs to get what they want from life and to feel happier. We do this by running a range of services across the country; by campaigning and doing research; and by educating local communities about their own mental health needs. In everything we do we are inspired and guided by the hopes and wishes of the people we support. Telephone: 020 7780 7300 Fax: 020 7780 7301 Address: 12 Old Street, London EC1V 9BE Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
Triumph Over Phobia
A Network of structured self help groups helping those suffering from phobia or obsessive compulsive disorder and helps them overcome their problem Telephone: 08456 009601 Address: TOP UK, PO Box 1831, Bath, BA1 3YX Email:info@triumphoverphobia.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: 24hr Helpline
Victim Support Dorset
Helpline offering support, guidance, advice and signposting Telephone: 08453 030900 (helpline) Minicom: 02078 963776 Address: Barrack chambers, 9-9a West Street, Blandford forum, DT11 7AW Email:victimsupport.dorset@virgin.net Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 9pm / Sat - Sun 9am - 7pm
Volunteer Schemes
OPEN - Tel: 443044 A scheme for adults with a mental health problem to join adult education classes with a friendly volunteer. Bournemouth based NHS Trust, employs over 1,500 staff and provides a range of Mental Health, Disability, Brain Injury and County Dental Services for over half a million people.
Telephone: FOCUS - Tel: 397057 Provides support for carers ) (ONE TO ONE - Tel: 443027 A befriending scheme, matching a volunteer )(OPEN - Tel: 443044 Address: 11 Shelley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4JQ
WINGED FELLOWSHIP TRUST
Holidays and respite care for people with physical disability. Telephone: 02380 453686 Fax: 02380 455449 Address: Netley Waterside House, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey, Southampton SO31 5FA Email:dbonney@wft.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
WISH (Wessex Independent Self Help)
The project offers work experience and training facilities. Individuals will attend 1-5 days. helping with furniture restoration. Clients coolect/deliver donated furniture and help sell it via "Your Choice" charity. Learn selling skills, deal with public, learn office/IT skills, help in cafeteria, charity shop and make wooden items for sale. Project also provides courses in health and safety, manual handling and literacy.
David Spencer(Project Leader) Telephone: 01258 471665 Fax: 01258 471567 Address: 7 Butts Pond Industrial Estate, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AZ Email:info@wish-charity.co.uk. Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Via GP. CMHT, Social Services, Headway, Steping Stones or United Response. Must be over 16 years of age. Opening Times: (Mon-Fri) 9.00am to 5.00pm.
West Howe Investing in People (WHIPs)
Provides information and resources to local people on a wide range of topics from money and employment to healthcare Telephone: 01202 573082 Fax: 01202 575600 Address: Network Shop, 32 Cunningham Crescent, West Howe, Bournemouth, BH11 8DU Email:info_westhowe@hotmail.com Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 3.30pm
Weymouth Community Volunteers
Anyone interested involuntary work is offered an interview to discuss and identify possible vacancies. Volunteers are referred onto organisations who then discuss volunteering in greater depth with host organisation. Telephone: 01305 830255 Address: Unit 51-52 The Colwell Shopping Centre School Street Weymouth, DT4 8NJ Email:info@wcv.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
Winston's Wish
A national charity which helps bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives after a family death. They offer practical support and guidance to families, professionals and anyone concerned about a grieving child. Telephone: 01242 515157 (enquiries) 0845 2030405 (helpline) Fax: 01242 546187 Address: Clara Burgess Centre, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3AW Email:info@winstonswish.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Winton Resource Centre
Drop in offers a place to make new friends, have a coffee and access support from experienced mental health workers while attending groups and other activities available in the centre. Learn Direct available to all, just drop in Telephone: 01202 531339 Fax: 01202 521982 Address: 528 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH9 2EN Email:resourcecentre@hotmail.com Charges: Up to £7.20 per day based on financial assessment Referral Method: Professional Opening Times: Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 4pm, Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm (centre) Mon, Wed, Fri 10am - 2pm (Learn Direct)
Women in Mind
Offers a warm safe environment, acceptance, support and a listening ear, motivation and optimism, a place to make new friends for women with any type of concern (e.g. anxiety, stress, worry, bereavement). Discussions and activities such as arts and crafts and relaxation and the opportunity to borrow from the library (Pepa Dominguez) Telephone: 01202 392910 / 07949 771787 Address: Dorset Mind, 11 Shelley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4JQ Email:webmaster@bpd-mind.fsnet.co.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self - Just turn up Opening Times: Mon 2pm - 4pm Kinson Community Centre, Tues 10.30am - 12.30pm Beaufort Community Centre
Women's Aid
National 24 hour domestic violence helpline Telephone: 01179 444411 (admin) 0808 2000 247 (helpline) Fax: 01179 241703 Address: PO Box 391, Bristol, BS99 7WS Email:info@womensaid.org.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: 24hr Helpline
Women's Refuge, Bournemouth
Crisis support - Women's refuge Telephone: 01202 748488 Address: Po Box 5987, Poole, BH14 4AB Referral Method: Selfl Opening Times: 24hr Helpline
Women's Refuge, Poole
Crisis support - Women's refuge Telephone: 01202 547755 Address: Po Box 2028, Bournemouth, BH8 9WQ Referral Method: Self Opening Times: 24hr Helpline
Woodlands View Day Centre
Woodlands View is developing an individual service to support clients with the promotion of independence and life skills. Included in this preparation and finding voluntary or paid employment. Some outreach is available to support clients in non-day care settings, or to accompany/support clients with interviews. Telephone: 01425 278644 Address: Christchurch Local Office Jumpers Lane Christchurch BH23 2JT Email:s.a.crabb@dorsetcc.gov.uk Referral Method: Adults with physical disabilities and/or learning disabilities.
Your Choice (North Dorset Furniture Recycling Project)
Project includes furniture collection, deliveries, sales,IT,and working in the cafeteria. Other activities offered via partner project WISH. Individuals are offered placements for one to five days a week. Jeeves Johal (Project Manager) Telephone: 01258 471665 Fax: 08702 352982 Address: 9 Richmar Trading Estate, Butts Pond, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AZ Email:info@yourchoiceplus.co.uk Website:Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Via GP, CMHT, Social Services, Headway, Stepping Stones or United Response. Must be over 16 years of age. Opening Times: (Mon-Fri) 9.00am to 5.00pm.
ZION GAY MEN'S GROUP
Group for gay men, an alternative to the gay scene. Hate crime surgery also available.
Telephone: 01612 265412 Address: The Zion Community Resource, 339 Stretford Road, Manchester, M15 4ZY Email:right2unite@yahoo.co.uk
nodis
If you are disabled and want information, why not call us? We can help with information on where to purchase or hire special disability equipment, give assistance with filling in benefit forms (DLA, AA, etc),help you find a holiday with accessible accommodation and much more Telephone: 01929 421080 Fax: 01747 821011 Address: 1 Newbury Court Gillingham dorset SP8 4QX Email:norddis4qx@aol.com Website:Click here to open the website in a new window
