Community

A range of mental health support options available across Dorset.

Free wellbeing advice and coaching, including support to quit smoking or reduce drinking.

Mental health information, wellbeing tips, and self-referral for NHS talking therapies in Dorset.

Offers free, confidential one-to-one reading coaching to adults who want to learn to read.

Advice and support for carers of all ages, including signposting to other organisations.

Free support for people with long-term health conditions, carers, and those experiencing isolation.

Relationship counselling across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including couples, family counselling and mediation.

Local organisations working together to provide food support across the area.

Emergency food provision alongside training, upskilling, and debt and budgeting advice.

Redistributes surplus food to reduce waste and support communities.

Redistributes surplus food from households and businesses to the community.

Volunteer-run community pantry sessions distributing free surplus food.

Free-to-use community fridges in Branksome and Rossmore Libraries, open to all.

Help for anyone suffering from domestic abuse.

Housing information, guidance and support for people living in the BCP area.

A local charity supporting the West Howe community since 2009.