Support and information is available if you are worried about your own or someone else's mental health.

Your GP surgery

A doctor can help you work out what kind of support you need and introduce you to the right mental health service. This is known as a GP referral.

Steps2Wellbeing

If you are 18 or over and registered with a GP in Dorset, you can refer yourself to Steps2Wellbeing who offer talking therapies including counselling, online courses, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and guided self-help to support you with common mental wellbeing issues like depression and anxiety.

Dorset Mind

Dorset Mind is a charity that provides a variety of support options across Dorset. They run a:

• one-to-one Mentoring Minds programme, designed to help people regain confidence and social skills
• adult support groups, to provide a safe space to share your emotions, thoughts and feelings as well as learn from others' experiences
• young people's support groups to help young people with mental wellbeing needs