Help is available, whatever you’re going through right now.
Under pressure financially?
This might be the first time you’ve experienced financial difficulties, or a friend or family member is finding things hard right now.
We are working with Dorset Citizens Advice, and their specialist and experienced
advisers provide free, confidential and impartial advice.
They are talking to people in Dorset about:
- paying the rent or mortgage
- avoiding eviction
- redundancy and finding work
- furlough
- accessing benefits
- paying council tax and other bills
- managing loan or credit card repayments
- free school meals
- changing career
Talk to Citizens Advice on Freephone 0800 144 8848
Feeling, stressed, worried or low?
This is normal and we all experience these feelings at some point, maybe even more so during COVID-19. Lots of services can help.
- Connection is a free 24/7 mental health helpline for people in Dorset. Call 0300 123 5440.
- If you are feeling low or depressed, Steps 2 Wellbeing is a free, confidential, NHS service for people aged 18.
- The Samaritans are always open and ready to listen. Call them now on Freephone 116 123.
- Kooth is a free, confidential online service that helps young people aged 11 – 18.
Healthy relationships
If you’re struggling with your relationship, or finding things at home particularly difficult, help is available.
Relate has advisers to support you. Contact them on 01302 380900.
Alternatively speak to the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123.
If you need advice about domestic abuse, our YouFirst advisers are at the end of the phone on 0800 032 5204.
See our webpages for more details about healthy relationships and domestic abuse.
In an emergency, always dial 999
