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Tier 2 Emotional Health and Well Being Service

Tier 2 Emotional Health and Well being Service in Bournemouth and Poole provides a valuable early intervention and prevention service.

They offer assessment and time limited therapeutic interventions to children and young people aged up to 18 years (and their families) who are experiencing mild to moderate impairment due to emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Tier 2 Emotional Health & Wellbeing Service

Tier 2 Emotional Health and Well being Service in Bournemouth's South Locality provides a valuable early intervention and prevention service.

They offer assessment and time limited therapeutic interventions to children and young people aged up to 18 years (and their families) who are experiencing mild to moderate impairment due to emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Tier 3 Specialist Multi Agency CAMHS Team - Shelley Clinic

Professionals who work with families and individual young people up to 18 years who have concerns of an emotional, behavioural or psychological nature. The clinic offer a range of individual, family and group treatments depending upon the needs of the young person or family.

Behavioural Outreach Support Services (BOSS)

The Behavioural Outreach Support Service works with children/young person aged 0-18 years and their family who have a learning disability and mental health problem.  The team provide intensive assessment and support, treatment, advice and consultation for the child/young person. The team also works closely with Education, Social Services and has access to Consultants in psychiatry of Learning disabilities, Clinical Psychlogy and Occupational Therapy.

Early Intervention Service in Psychosis

Early Intervention Service in Psychosis is part of Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust and provides support to young people aged between 14-35 who appear to be experiencing a first episode of psychosis or a suspected first episode of psychosis.

YADAS - Bournemouth

Young Adults Drug and Alcohol Service

YADAS is a Multi-agency service for Young Adults under the age of 19 years old whose lives are being adversely affected by drugs and or alcohol who live in the Bournemouth area.

Youth Offending Team (YOT)

The YOT work with children and young people at risk of offending behaviour.

Embassy Youth Club

The Embassy Youth Centre is a Bournemouth Borough Council run youth club offering a range of both formal and informal education opportunities for young people aged between 11-25.

Fusion Youth Club

Fusion is a youth club where young people can be themselves and 'do their thing.' At Fusion you can Chill out, have fun, chat and meet new new people.

TEAM

TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More

TEAM is a youth action project who meet once a week to raise awareness to young people about bullying and racism. TEAM provide young people from different ethnic groups and faiths a voice to share their ideas and experiences of bullying and racism. The projects goal is to build a stronger sense of community cohesion and integration.

Space Youth Project

Space Youth Project is a group for young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or just unsure. We meet weekly throughout Dorset. You get the opportunity to meet other people and make new friends, chat, go out, plan events and have fun!

Sussed

Provides careers advice, job search, counselling, housing service, health clinic, advice and information, personal support and opportunities to take part in other activities such as outdoor pursuits, sports and arts.

vinvolved team

v is an independant charity aiming to inspire a new generation of volunteers (aged 16-25) in England.

The Littledown Centre

The Littledown Centre provides a wide range of leisure activities for people of all ages which include; swimming, football, gym, trampolining, gymnastics and much more.

Bournemouth Library

Bournemouth Library is situated at the Triangle in Bournemouth. It offers a variety of resources for reading, listening and viewing.  There is a large selection of books, audiobooks, DVDs and CDs to borrow, all the daily newspapers and a range of magazines to read.

Bournemouth Borough Council

Information and advice about Services provided within the Bournmouth Area.

If you would like to find out information about what activities are happening in Bournemouth click on the following link: Bournemouth Children's Information Service

Check out off the streets a website for young people in Bournemouth

Bournemouth Connexions Centre

Connexions is an information, advice and guidance service for 13-19 year olds. (Up to 25 for young people who are disabled.)

To find out more about Connexions click on this link.

Cruse

Offer bereavement support for anyone suffering a bereavement in the Bournemouth and Christchurch area. Exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people, and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Offers counselling and support as well as information, advice, education and training services.Young Person's freephone helpline: 0808 808 1677

Dorsetmind

Dorsetmind provides services for people with mental health problems within Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset.

Relate - Counselling for young people

Young Peoples counselling service offering counselling to young people aged 11-18 years who are upset as a result of the breakdown of their parentsí relationship.

The Listening Ear

The Listening Ear are dedicated to provide a professional and confidential service to the community; empowering families to relieve stress and anxiety and develop an improved quality of life.

Tier 2 Emotional Health & Well Being Service

The Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service in Bournemouth and Poole provides a valuable early intervention and prevention service and work in locality teams and Children's centres across the geographical area.

The service offers assessment and time limited therapeutic interventions to children and young people aged up to 18 years (and their families) who are experiencing mild to moderate impairment due to emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Tier 3 Specialist Multi agency CAMS Team - Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health

Professionals who work with families and individual young people up to 18 years who have concerns of an emotional, behavioural or psychological nature. The clinic offer a range of individual, family and group treatments depending upon the needs of the young person or family.

Tier 3 Specialist Multi Agency CAMHS Teams - Outreach Base

Professionals who work with families and individual young people up to 18 years who have concerns of an emotional, behavioural or psychological nature. The clinic offer a range of individual, family and group treatments depending upon the needs of the young person or family.

Behavioural Outreach Support Service (BOSS)

The Behavioural Outreach Support Service works with children/young person aged 0-18 years and their family who have a learning disability and mental health problem.  The team provide intensive assessment and support, treatment, advice and consultation for the child/young person. The team also works closely with Education, Social Services and has access to Consultants in psychiatry of Learning disabilities, Clinical Psychlogy and Occupational Therapy.

Early Intervention Service in Psychosis

Early Intervention Service in Psychosis is part of Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust and provides support to young people aged between 14-35 who appear to be experiencing a first episode of psychosis or a suspected first episode of psychosis.

YADAS - Poole

Young Adults Drug and Alcohol Service

YADAS is a Multi-agency service for Young Adults under the age of 19 years old whose lives are being adversely affected by drugs and or alcohol who live in the Poole area.

The Quay Advice Centre

The Quay Advice Centre provides general support and advice to all young people aged 11-25 years. It provides up to date information and advice on a wide range of issues and topics and is based on the belief that young people have the right to make their own informed decisions. The centre also provides access to services such as counseling, the Youth Advisory Clinic, housing services, Connexions, etc. 

Broadstone Leisure Centre

Broadstone Leisure Centre offers a wide variety of activities for people of all ages to include; gym, swimming pool, yoga, football, badminton, gymnastics and dancing.

Canford Cannons

Dorset HealthCare NHS Foundation Trust Football Team, The Canford Cannons is a team of 20 players and is a combined staff/service user team of all ages and abilities. The players meet on a weekly basis for practice at the Littledown Centre and play fortnightly in an 11-a-side league, which has been set up between Canford Cannons team and other social service organisations.

Taxis can be arranged through the Trust by leaving your details on 07500362814 and stating when you wish to attend - if you have not used the taxi before please speak to Stephen or Adrian first. 

The football team is open to patients and staff from across the Trust and are always looking for new recruits!

Poole Sports Centre

Poole Sports Centre offers a wide range of activities for people of all ages, including gym, yoga, football, trampolining and dance classes.

Poole Central Library

Poole Central Library offer a wide range of resources for reading, listening and viewing.  There is a large selection of books, audiobooks, DVDs and CDs to borrow, all the daily newspapers and a range of magazines to read.

Action for Children

Provide a county wide Children's rights and advocacy service for children and young people looked after within the county and those placed 'out of county.'

Poole Connexions Centre

Connexions offers information, advice and guidance on education, careers, housing, money, health and relationships for 13-19 year olds. (Up to 25 for young people who are disabled.) 

To find out more about Connexions click on this link.

Poole County Council

Information and advice about Services provided in Poole and the surrounding area.

If you would like to find out more information about activities taking place in Poole, click on the following link: Poole Family Information Service

If you would like to find out more information about youth clubs in Poole, click on the following link: Youth Clubs

PoPPs - Poole Parent Partnership Service

PoPPs is an impartial, confidential service.  We give help, information and support to those living in Poole who care for a child or young person with special educational needs.  We can help with information about how education processes work.  We can support parents and carers to go to meetings with the school or Local Authority.  We can help with reports and in writing letters.  If we cannot help ourselves, we will try to find someone who can.  Call us for a confidential chat.

Poole Parent/Carers Special Needs Forum

The Forum aims to improve services for children and young people with special needs and their families.  We do this by ensuring the views of parents and carers are passed to those who plan and provide these services.  The Forum representatives meet 6 times a year and are happy to hear from you with your views.  Please contact jean.miles@copingwithchaos.org.uk or go to our website.

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services - Primary Mental Health Workers offer both direct and indirect support to children/young people and their families who are experiencing a number of difficulties, including: the effects of divorce and seperation, social and/or family relationships, anger, sleeping difficulties, anxiety and bullying.

Tier 3 Specialist Multi Agency CAMHS Team - Shelley Clinic

Professionals who work with families and individual young people up to 18 years who have concerns of an emotional, behavioural or psychological nature. The clinic offer a range of individual, family and group treatments depending upon the needs of the young person or family.

Tier 3 Specialist Multi Agency CAMHS Teams - Outreach Base

Professionals who work with families and individual young people up to 18 years who have concerns of an emotional, behavioural or psychological nature. The clinic offer a range of individual, family and group treatments depending upon the needs of the young person or family.

Behavioural Outreach Support Services

The Behavioural Outreach Support Service works with children/young person aged 0-18 years and their family who have a learning disability and mental health problem.  The team provide intensive assessment and support, treatment, advice and consultation for the child/young person. The team also works closely with Education, Social Services and has access to Consultants in psychiatry of Learning disabilities, Clinical Psychlogy and Occupational Therapy.

Two Riversmeet

Two Riversmeet is a council owned centre that offers a variety of leisure and fitness facilities which include; Swimming Pool, Synthetic Outdoor Floodlit Football Pitches, gym, squash courts, yoga, gymnastics and many more.

Barnardos Parent Support Advisor (PSA)

The Barnardo's Dorset Parent Support Advisor (PSA) Service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing a range of support to parents. This is an early intervention service and provides both universal and target support to parents.

Christchurch Borough Council

Information and advice about Services provided in the Christchurch area.

If you would like to find out information about activities in the Christchurch area click on the following link: Christchurch, Dorset.

Connexions Centre

Connexions is an information, advice and guidance service for 13-19 year olds. (Up to 25 for young people who are disabled.)

To find out more about Connexions click on this link.

Cruse

Offer bereavement support for anyone suffering a bereavement in the Bournemouth and Christchurch area. Exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people, and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Offers counselling and support as well as information, advice, education and training services.Young Person's freephone helpline: 0808 808 1677

Ladders Youth Information Centre

Drop-in information centre.

Advice and information about homelessness and housing issues - Hyped 21:16-25 yr olds.

Advice on careers, school, benefits and personal issues - Connexions: 13-19 yr olds

Young persons health clinic - Under 21

Advice, information and support regarding drug and alcohol issues - Shadows: Under 21's

The Wessex Autistic Society

The Wessex Autistic Society is a voluntary organisation, which aims to ensure that people with Autism receive appropriate education, care, support and individual development services.

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services - Primary Mental Health Workers offer both direct and indirect support to children/young people and their families who are experiencing a number of difficulties, including: the effects of divorce and seperation, social and/or family relationships, anger, sleeping difficulties, anxiety and bullying.

Tier 3 Specialist Multi Agency CAMHS Teams - Shelley Clinic

Professionals who work with families and individual young people up to 18 years who have concerns of an emotional, behavioural or psychological nature. The clinic offer a range of individual, family and group treatments depending upon the needs of the young person or family.

Tier 3 Specialist Multi Agency CAMHS Teams - Outreach Base

Professionals who work with families and individual young people up to 18 years who have concerns of an emotional, behavioural or psychological nature. The clinic offer a range of individual, family and group treatments depending upon the needs of the young person or family.

Tier 3 Specialist Multi Agency CAMHS Teams - Outreach Base

Professionals who work with families and individual young people up to 18 years who have concerns of an emotional, behavioural or psychological nature. The clinic offer a range of individual, family and group treatments depending upon the needs of the young person or family.

Behavioural Outreach Support Service (BOSS)

The Behavioural Outreach Support Service works with children/young person aged 0-18 years and their family who have a learning disability and mental health problem.  The team provide intensive assessment and support, treatment, advice and consultation for the child/young person. The team also works closely with Education, Social Services and has access to Consultants in psychiatry of Learning disabilities, Clinical Psychlogy and Occupational Therapy.

Learning Disability Services

This service provides a comprehensive range of services for vulnerable children/ young people aged 0-18 years who have a learning disability and mental health problem. Assessment, treatment, advice and consultation to parents/carers and other professionals including educators and short break services are provided on situations around development, issues like social skills, growing up and behavioural challenges.

Avon Heath Country Park

Avon Heath Country Park is Dorset's largest country park. It is dominated by heather, which is broken only by clumps of birch and pine. The miles of tracks offer an opportunity to explore some of Dorset's internationally important heathland and its rare wildlife.

The park is accessible to families and people with a wide range of abilities and interests. 

Early Intervention Service in Psychosis

Early Intervention Service in Psychosis is part of Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust and provides support to young people aged between 14-35 who appear to be experiencing a first episode of psychosis or a suspected first episode of psychosis.

The Planet

Young people's advice and information centre. Various advisors available, Connexionx careers advisor (13-19 years) Shadows drug and alcohol service (13-25 years)

Moors Valley Country Park

eAt Moors Valley you can enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle ride through the Forest, experience a ride on an authentic narrow-gauge steam train or even go on a high wire adventure swinging through the tree tops.

Barnardos Parent Support Advisor (PSA)

The Barnardo's Dorset Parent Support Advisor (PSA) Service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing a range of support to parents. This is an early intervention service and provides both universal and target support to parents.

CHAOS

CHAOS are a local charity offering support, information and friendship to families caring for a child/young person with a disability or special educational needs. services are provided for families living in East and west Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole. The charity provides play opportunities for disabled children and their siblings, activities and outings for young people with a disability or special educational need, parent befriending service, payroll bureau service and information and signposting. Click on the highlighted link above to find out more information.

East Dorset District Council

Information and advice about Services provided in East Dorset.

If you would like to find out informationabout Youth Clubs in East Dorset click on the following link: Youth Clubs

If you would like to find out information about child care and family support services click on the following link: WORD Family information in Dorset

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services - Primary Mental Health Workers offer both direct and indirect support to children/young people and their families who are experiencing a number of difficulties, including: the effects of divorce and seperation, social and/or family relationships, anger, sleeping difficulties, anxiety and bullying.

Tier 3 Specialist Multi Agency CAMHS Teams - Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health

Professionals who work with families and individual young people up to 18 years who have concerns of an emotional, behavioural or psychological nature. The clinic offer a range of individual, family and group treatments depending upon the needs of the young person or family.

Tier 3 Specialist Multi Agency CAMHS Teams - Outreach Base

Professionals who work with families and individual young people up to 18 years who have concerns of an emotional, behavioural or psychological nature. The clinic offer a range of individual, family and group treatments depending upon the needs of the young person or family.

Behavioural Outreach Support Services (BOSS)

The Behavioural Outreach Support Service works with children/young person aged 0-18 years and their family who have a learning disability and mental health problem.  The team provide intensive assessment and support, treatment, advice and consultation for the child/young person. The team also works closely with Education, Social Services and has access to Consultants in psychiatry of Learning disabilities, Clinical Psychlogy and Occupational Therapy.

Purbeck Sports Centre

Purbeck Sports Centre provides a range of sports and leisure facilities both for beginners and the more experienced. They include a swimming pool, gym, astro pitch, cricket nets and football/cricket pitch.

Young Purbeck

Young Purbeck gives young people aged 9-25 years in Purbeck a voice and opportunities to become involved in the decision making process that affects their lives. 

Barnardos Parent Support Advisor (PSA)

The Barnardo's Dorset Parent Support Advisor (PSA) Service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing a range of support to parents. This is an early intervention service and provides both universal and target support to parents.

Barnardo's Parent Support Advisor (PSA)

The Barnardo's Dorset Parent Support Advisor (PSA) Service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing a range of support to parents. This is an early intervention service and provides both universal and target support to parents.

Connexions Centre

Connexions offers information, advice and guidance on education, careers, housing, money, health and relationships for 13-19 year olds. (Up to 25 for young people who are disabled.)

To find out more about Connexions click on this link.

Purbeck District Council

Information and advice about Services provided in Purbeck.

If you would like to find out information about Youth Clubs in Purbeck click on the folloing link: Youth Clubs

If you would like to find out information about Things to see and do in Purbeck click on the following link: Things to see and do in Purbeck

If you would like to find out information about child care and family support services click on the following link: WORD Family information in Dorset

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services - Primary Mental Health Workers offer both direct and indirect support to children/young people and their families who are experiencing a number of difficulties, including: the effects of divorce and seperation, social and/or family relationships, anger, sleeping difficulties, anxiety and bullying.

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services - Primary Mental Health Workers offer both direct and indirect support to children/young people and their families who are experiencing a number of difficulties, including: the effects of divorce and seperation, social and/or family relationships, anger, sleeping difficulties, anxiety and bullying.

Tier 3 Specialist Multi Agency CAMHS Team - The Children's Centre

Provides help and support to children, young people and their families who have concerns of an emotional, behavioural or psychological nature.

Blandford Leisure Centre

Blandford Leisure Centre is a multi sports leisure centre with swimming pools, sports hall, squash courts, fitness suite, sauna, tennis courts. The centre programme provides a wide range of activities and facilities for hire suitable for everyone.

Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre

Sturminster Newton Leisure centre provides a wide range of activities suitable for everyone. They include: a fitness suite, a 4 badminton court Sports hall complete with cricket net facilities and an Aerobics studio.

Barnardos Parent Support Advisor (PSA)

The Barnardo's Dorset Parent Support Advisor (PSA) Service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing a range of support to parents. This is an early intervention service and provides both universal and target support to parents.

Barnardos Parent Support Advisor (PSA)

The Barnardo's Dorset Parent Support Advisor (PSA) Service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing a range of support to parents. This is an early intervention service and provides both universal and target support to parents.

Barnardos Parent Support Advisor (PSA)

The Barnardo's Dorset Parent Support Advisor (PSA) Service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing a range of support to parents. This is an early intervention service and provides both universal and target support to parents.

Barnardos Parent Support Advisor (PSA)

The Barnardo's Dorset Parent Support Advisor (PSA) Service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing a range of support to parents. This is an early intervention service and provides both universal and target support to parents.

Barnardos Parent Support Advisor (PSA)

The Barnardo's Dorset Parent Support Advisor (PSA) Service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing a range of support to parents. This is an early intervention service and provides both universal and target support to parents.

Blandford Connexions Centre

Connexions offers information, advice and guidance on education, careers, housing, money, health and relationships for 13-19 year olds. (Up to 25 for young people who are disabled.)

To find out more about Connexions click on this link.

Community Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (CADAS) North

Community Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (CADAS) is a service for people requiring treatment for dependency on alcohol or illegal or prescribed drugs.

If you live in or near Dorchester, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Bere Regis,  Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Sturminster Newton or Sherborne areas contact:

Community Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (CADAS) North

Treatment services cover Dorset residents living in Dorchester, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Bere Regis,  Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Sturminster Newton and Sherborne areas.

North Dorset District Council

Information and advice about Services provided in North Dorset.

If you would like to find out information about child care and family support services click on the following link: WORD Family information in Dorset

Tier 3 Specialist Multi Agency CAMHS Team - The Children’s Centre

Provides help and support to children, young people and their families who have concerns of an emotional, behavioural or psychological nature.

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services - Primary Mental Health Workers offer both direct and indirect support to children/young people and their families who are experiencing a number of difficulties, including: the effects of divorce and seperation, social and/or family relationships, anger, sleeping difficulties, anxiety and bullying.

Bridport Leisure Centre

Bridport Leisure Centre offers a wide range of recreational facilities and activities which include; swimming pool, gym and squash.

Dorset v

Dorset v is a youth volunteering charity. There mission is to positively change the negative misconceptions of youth in society through youth led volunteering. 

Their aim is that:

• All Young People aged 16-25 in Dorset are given the opportunity to volunteer
• Individuals talents, skills and knowledge are brought out through volunteering 
• To provide a volunteering programme that is flexible to meet the needs of young people and their communities. 

Gryphon Leisure Centre

The Gryphon Leisure Centre provides a range of activities for people of all ages to include; squash courts, aerobic/dance studio, gym, tennis courts, badminton and football.

St Osmonds Community Sports Centre

St Osmonds Community Sports Centre offers a variety of activities for people of all ages to include; football, tennis, gymnastics, gym and badminton.

Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre

Facilities include swimming pool, multi purpose sports hall, activity/dance studio, gym, artifical turf ptch, football pitches and cricket square.

Dorchester Lending Library

The library offers access to a wide range of services including books for adults and young people, feature films and music to hire, reference and information services, story and rhyme time sessions, the Thomas Hardy collection and various other author collections. It also provides free internet access for all.

Barnardos Parent Support Advisors (PSA)

The Barnardo's Dorset Parent Support Advisor (PSA) Service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing a range of support to parents. This is an early intervention service and provides both universal and target support to parents.

Barnardos Parent Support Advisor (PSA)

The Barnardo's Dorset Parent Support Advisor (PSA) Service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing a range of support to parents. This is an early intervention service and provides both universal and target support to parents.

Connexions Centre

Connexions offers information, advice and guidance on education, careers, housing, money, health and relationships for 13-19 year olds. (Up to 25 for young people who are disabled.)

To find out more about Connexions click on this link.

Dorset County Council

Information and advice about Services provided in West Dorset and surrounding area.

If you would like to find out information about child care and family support services click on the following link: WORD Family information in Dorset

Relate and Dorset Family mediation

Relate children and young people ís a counselling service is for any young person who is having problems at home. The counsellors are able to help young people talk about the things that are worrying them. Appointments can be made on Wednesday afternoons.

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services

Tier 2 Early Intervention & Prevention Services - Primary Mental Health Workers offer both direct and indirect support to children/young people and their families who are experiencing a number of difficulties, including: the effects of divorce and seperation, social and/or family relationships, anger, sleeping difficulties, anxiety and bullying.

Tier 3 Specialist Multi agency CAMHS Team & Connections

CAMHS Professionals work with families and individual young people up to 18 years who have concerns of an emotional, behavioural or psychological nature. CAMHS offer a range of individual, family and group treatments depending upon the needs of the young person or family.

The Connections team work with the emotional and behavioural problems of looked after children. This is a holistic and needs–led service which aims to provide a fast track therapeutic service to any young person in need.

TIDES

rib tickling, gob smacking, gut wrenching, cool talking, quiet listening, music making, dream weaving, custom cooking, mind blowing, fun happening,
out reach working, anger managing, poetry writing, brain chilling, life living, welcome backing, pool playing, driver training, music composing,
bike repairing, tear stopping grass track racing, laughter making, art and painting, kite flying, job finding, guitar playing, photographing,
wood working, drum bashing, mega pleasing, going camping, rock band blasting, quiet reflecting, never judging, high rope walking, blues lifting,there's no failing, choice giving, magic making - TIDES

WAVES

WAVES offers both advice and information about drugs and alcohol and counselling for family mediation and parenting.

Weymouth College Community Sports Centre

Weymouth College Community Sports Centre offers a wide range of leisure activities to people of all ages which include; gym, climbing wall, cricket nets, badminton and volleyball.

Budmouth Community Sports Centre

Budmouth Community Sports Centre offers a wide range of leisure activities for people of all ages which include; gym, fitness classes, football, tennis, badminton and indoor climbing wall.

Portland Tophill Library

The library offers access to a wide range of services including books for adults and young people, feature films and music to hire, reference and information services, local history. It also provides free internet access for all.

Portland Underhill Library

The library offers access to a wide range of services including books for adults and young people, feature films and music to hire, reference and information services, local history. It also provides free internet access for all.

Weymouth Lending Library

The library offers access to a wide range of services including books for adults and young people, regular story times and rhyme time sessions, feature films and music to hire, reference and information services. It also provides free internet access for all.

Barnardos Parent Support Advisor (PSA)

The Barnardo's Dorset Parent Support Advisor (PSA) Service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing a range of support to parents. This is an early intervention service and provides both universal and target support to parents.

Community Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (CADAS) South

Community Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (CADAS) is a service for people requiring treatment for dependency on alcohol or illegal or prescribed drugs.

Weymouth and Portland Borough Council

Information and advice about Services Provided in Weymouth and Portland.

If you would like to find out information about activities in the Weymouth and Portland area click on the following link: Weymouth & Portland

If you would like to find out information about child care and family support services click on the following link: WORD Family information in Dorset

Maple Intensive Support Service for Young People

The Maple Service provides intensive home treatment to young people in crisis, age 10-18 years and their families/carers. Maple is a Tier 4 inter-agency provision working with Education and Social Care to manage crisis situations and progress a return to education and appropriate social activity. This could be because of emotional, behavioural and/or serious mental health issues.

Pine Cottage

Pine Cottage is a 4 bedded adolescent inpatient unit with additional day places, for young people aged between 12 and 18 years who are suffering from acute and severe mental health problems. Pine Cottage is a more homely atmosphere where we can assess and treat young people, and support their families/carers. Every care package designed is unique to an individual's needs and can include individual therapy,  group therapy and family therapy, as well as education. Our people are friendly, professional and each one has different expertise. They're dedicated to ensuring young people return to their families/carers as quickly and smoothly as possible. Referrals are made through the Maple Service, with which we work very closely.

Dorset Parent Partnership Service

The Dorset Parent Partnership offers independent, impartial free information and support to parents/carers of children with special educational needs and/or disability, who may have concerns about their child's education. One to one support is available plus term-time weekly support group.