Service Directory 1 - Directory of Employment, Training and Educational Opportunities for People With Disabilities in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset Download the directory in word format (2.5mb) by clicking on the link below! Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 2 - Bournemouth CVS Directory Click on the link below to visit the Bournemouth Council for Voluntary Service Register of Contacts Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 4CHILDREN A national organisation for school age childcare, offering information, advice, help and support to bring the best opportunities for children and parents everywhere Telephone: 0207 512 2112 Fax: 0207 512 2010 Address: Bellerive House, 3 Muirfield Crescent, London E14 9SZ Email: info@4children.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window ABBEYFIELD BOURNEMOUTH SOCIETY Sheltered accommodation for independent active elderly people. Bedsits, residents of 70+. Telephone: 01202 554872 Fax: 01202 554872 Address: 36 Charminster Rd,Bournemouth, BH8 8UW Email: abbeyfield@bournemouth36.freeserve.cp.uk ABILITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION Charitable Housing Association for people with Learning Disabilities, some general needs and some elderly (sheltered). Telephone: 01202 598032 Fax: 01202 598032 Address: 17a Magpie Close, Bournemouth BH8 0AX ABOUT FACE Foundation for Head and Neck Cancer Trauma and Deformity Telephone: 01202 721021 Fax: 01202 721021 Address: 4 Hatherden Avenue, Poole Email: support@about-face.fsnet.co.uk ACCESS TO LEISURE & LEARNING Access to Leisure & Learning is the Borough of Poole's leisure discount scheme. It offers opportunities to people living in the 'BH' post code area, who are on a low income, disabled, or in full-time education, to take part in leisure and sporting activities at a fraction of the usual cost. (Restrictions & Conditions apply). Contact the above for membership information. Telephone: 01202 261341 Address: Leisure Services, Borough of Poole, Northmead House, 30-32 Northmead Drive, Creek moor, Poole BH17 7RP Email: leisure@poole.gov.uk Charges: Varies depending on activity Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm ACTION AGAINST ALLERGY Information for allergy sufferers. Talks and dietary advice, clinics for allergy testing. Telephone: 01202 516695 Address: 24/26 High Street, Hampton Hill, Middx. TW12 1XD ACTION FOR SICK CHILDREN Information, advice reports and standards documents for parent carers and professionals on healthcare for children and young people in hospital, at home and in the community. Telephone: 0207 843 6444 Fax: available on request Address: 8 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7QE Website: Click here to open the website in a new window ADDITIVES AWARENESS PROJECT A project, funded by Unltd, aiming to raise awareness of the harmful effects of food additives, particularly on children. Leaflets and booklets available on request. AAP provide presentations and information for parents in schools/community centres, youth Telephone: 07870 684257 Email: miss_k_sampson@yahoo.co.uk ADOPTION UK Offers support and information to those who want to adopt, have adopted or who are adopted. Telephone: 01202 463947 Address: 3 Stourcliff Rd, Bournemouth BH6 3PT ADVANCE Advance provide housing and support services to meet the needs of people who have learning disabilities or mental health problems. In Bournemouth and Ferndown Advance provide housing for 20 people with learning disabilities. Telephone: 01256 335588 Fax: 01256 335589 Address: Unit 9A, Intec 2, Intec Business Park, Wade Road, Basingstoke RG24 1NE Website: Click here to open the website in a new window AGE CONCERN - BOURNEMOUTH Working with and for older people providing: Free Information & Advice, Support and Befriending at home Support Centre, Lunch Clubs & Pop ins. Insurance – Travel, Home and Contents, Car etc. Telephone: 01202 530530 Information and Advice 01202 523300 Fax: 01202 530598 Address: 700 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth BH9 2EG Email: info@acbournemouth.org Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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) Telephone: 0207 403 0888 Fax: 0207 378 9910 Address: 61 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YF Email: alanonuk@aol.com Website: Click here to open the website in a new window ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS We are a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Telephone: 01202 296000 (24 hour HELPLINE 01202 296000) Address: P.O. Box 2499, Bournemouth BH2 6YD ALLINGTON PROJECT (Streetscene) Residential rehab and supported accommodation for people in recovery from addiction to drugs and / or alcohol. Telephone: 01202 467661 (HELPLINE: Tel : 01202 551254) Fax: 01202 293660 Address: Allington House, 46 Dean Park Crescent, Bournemouth BH1 1HL Email: info@streetscene.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY Offers carers advice, support and social contact. Holds pop-ins on 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at St. Mark's Church Hall, Hinton Wood Ave, Highcliffe and a weekly pop-in on Thursday at Pavilion Café, Kings Park, Boscombe. Both 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Also monthly lunchclub for carers and loved ones. Telephone: 01202 483241 ARTHRITIC ASSOCIATION The Arthritic Association offers a natural treatment for arthritis based on dietary guidance and herbal and homeopathic preparations. Telephone: 01323 416550 Fax: 01323 639793 Address: 1 Upperton Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2AA Email: info@arthriticassociation.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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. Telephone: 0207 380 6500 Fax: 0207 380 6505 Address: 18 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD Email: thesource@arthritiscare.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window ARTHRITIS RESERCH CAMPAIGN ARC is a charitable organisation which funds all research into arthritis and associated disease, funding research in universities and in the field, entirely on voluntary contributions. Telephone: 01202 423548 Address: 21 Roberts Road, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, BH7 6LN 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. Telephone: 0207 490 9410 (HELPLINE: Tel : 0845 355 5577 ) Fax: 0207 251 2834 Address: 2nd Floor, 50-52 Great Sutton Street, London EC1V 0DJ Email: info@afasic.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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. Telephone: 0207 386 0868 Fax: 0207 386 8885 Address: 145 Dawes Road, Fulham, London SW6 7EB Email: info@apni.org Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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. Telephone: 0207 813 1481 Address: P O Box 207, Bridgewater, Somerset TA6 7YT Email: info@abm.me.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window ATLANTIC HOUSING GROUP Self catering en suite rooms, some with kitchens for up to 28 single women aged 16+. Priority for women who are homeless or disadvantaged. Staff support available. Telephone: 01202 396175 Fax: 01202 720535 Address: Atlantic House, 1 St. John's Road, Boscombe BH5 1EG 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 Education Service Day, evening and Saturday courses offered in centers throughout the Borough, with concessionary fees on offer on most courses to those in receipt of benefits. Offering vocational and non-vocational courses. Telephone: 01202 456223 Fax: 01202 456191 Address: Punshon Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5AJ Email: bes@bournemouth.gov.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Varies depending on course Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Assertive Outreach Team Telephone: 01202 584412 Address: Hahnemann House Hahnemann Rd, Bournemouth, BH2 5JW 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 BE YOUR SELF - BYS BYS (Be Your Self) is a self help group for people with a physical disability who feel able to take on an active role in the community. Offers a varied programme of social and sporting events including theatre, gigs, (ranging from Beethoven to ZZ Top), tenpin bowling, swimming, canoeing, meals out. Subscription of £5 for programme costs. Telephone: 01202 531445 Address: 118 Howeth Road, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth BH10 5NS BIG ISSUE South West, The Needle Exchange Service Tel : 01202 589870 The Big Issue project is a unique opportunity for homeless and vulnerably-housed people to support themselves into permanent accommodation. Vendor Support Worker also available to access health, housing, drug and alcohol support services. Big Issue breakfasts available every Friday for all vendors. Needle Exchange Service will be available at the office 2 mornings a week for harm minimisation and support. Telephone for further information Telephone: 01202 314261 Fax: 01202 314261 Address: 51-53 Poole Hill, Bournemouth BH2 5PW Email: emily.holdsworth@bigissue.com.com Website: Click here to open the website in a new window BOROUGH OF BOURNEMOUTH CHILDMINDING ASSOCIATION A registered charity offering support, advice and training for all registered childminders in Bournemouth as well as social events and daytime groups. Telephone: 01202 301600 Email: jan.knapp@bbca.ukf.net BOSCOMBE TOY LIBRARY Boscombe Toy Library, 'Play and Take Away' runs every Thurs 10 - 11.30am, including school holidays. It gives families and carers the opportunity to borrow toys for children and provides a play session alongside. Anyone can join, please just turn up. Library sessions are held at Boscombe Baptist Church, Gladstone Telephone: 01202 399016 Address: Louise Smith, The Crescent Surgery, 3 The Crescent, Boscombe BH1 BOURNEMOUTH & DISTRICT SAMARITANS Samaritans offer confidential emotional support to people in distress and at risk of committing suicide via the helpline, face to face, email or letter 24hrs a day, every day Telephone: 01202 558090 (HELPLINE: Tel : 01202 551999 Address: 1 Durrant Road, Bournemouth BH2 6LE Opening Times: 24 hours a day; 365 days a year 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+. Telephone: The Lansdowne, Bournemouth 01202 205898 (Bournemouth & Poole College Outreach 01202 205147 Fax: 01202 205147 Address: Bournemouth & Poole College Outreach Room 496, Aschall House, Lansdowne, Email: vdeans@bpc.ac.uk ( pwilliams@bpc.ac.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window BOURNEMOUTH ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT Fully accessible minibuses provide transport to shopping centres (Sovereign Centre and Hampshire Centre) for people who are unable to use public transport. Also offers trips to places of interest, and private hire facility. Membership scheme. Telephone: 01202 399771 BOURNEMOUTH ASSOCIATION FOR THE CARE OF THE ELDERLY (BACE) B.A.C.E. is an association offering support to the elderly on a one-off financial basis and to clubs and organisations whose aims are the care of the elderly. Telephone: 0845 4500 418 Fax: 01202 432299 Address: c/o The Pokesdown Centre, 896 Christchurch Road, Boscombe BH7 6DL BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL - EDUCATION DIRECTORATE Bournemouth Borough Council as the Local Education Authority for the Borough supports, promotes and enables lifelong learning, challenging schools to achieve the highest standards of pupil attainment and making provision for high quality support and help for pupils and parents, including children with Special Educational Needs. Telephone: 01202 456223/4 Fax: 01202 456191 Address: Dorset House,20-22 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3NL Email: bes@bournemouth.gov.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL - LIBRARIES BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL - LIBRARIES Bournemouth Library 22 The Triangle, Bournemouth BH2 5RQ Tel : 01202 454848 Charminster Library Strouden Avenue, Bournemouth. BH8 9HF Tel : 01202 510379 East/West Howe Library Cunningham Crescent, Bournemouth. Tel : 01202 573665 BH11 8DU Ensbury Park Library 31 Columbia Road, Bournemouth. BH10 4DZTel : 01202 536397 Kinson Library Wimborne Road, Bournemouth. BH11 9AWTel : 01202 573180 Southbourne Library Seabourne Road, Bournemouth. BH5 2HYTel : 01202 428784 Springbourne Library Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. BH8 8BXTel : 01202 397115 Strouden Library Castle Point, Castle Lane West Tel : 01202 451901 Bournemouth. BH8 9UP Tuckton Library Wick Lane, Bournemouth. BH6 4LF Tel : 01202 429521 Westbourne Library Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth. BH4 8DXTel : 01202 761845 Winton Library Wimborne Road, Bournemouth. BH9 2ENTel : 01202 528139 Home Library Service Contact: Adrian Bramley Charminster Tel : 01202 547879 Library, Strouden Avenue, Bournemouth, BH8 9HT A quality free of charge library service to people who live, work or study in Fax : 01202 530001 Bournemouth and cannot access the usual community libraries. All Bournemouth Libraries provide books, audio books large print and information as well as free access to the internet. The home library service can provide similar services to the housebound BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL - SOCIAL SERVICES Telephone: 01202 458000 Fax: 01202 458942 Address: Social Services Directorate, Headquarters, New Century House, 24 BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL Telephone: 01202 451451 ( Out of hrs emergencies: Housing Tel : 08000 281870 ) ( Out of hours emergencies: Highways & Tel : 01202 451145 ) ( Cemeteries Tel : 01202 526238 ) (Community Services Tel : 01202 451165 ) ( Registrar Births/Marriages/Death Tel : 01202 454945 ) ( Road Safety Tel : 01202 454636 ) ( Sheltered Housing Tel : 01202 451342 ) ( Trading Standards Tel : 01202 451551 Fax: 01202 451000 Address: Town Hall, St Stephens Road, Bournemouth BH2 6DY BOURNEMOUTH CANCER HELP CENTRE Telephone: 01202 766112 BOURNEMOUTH CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY ARTS (BCCA) The Bournemouth Centre for Community Arts, part of the education directorate of Bournemouth Borough Council, is home to a variety of activities and programmes. BCCA has a bias towards theatre and arts particularly supports learners with physical or mental disability. BCCA has become a learn direct centre, which has added to the provision of education for all. Telephone: 01202 395759 Fax: 01202 399597 Address: 93 Haviland Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6HJ Email: bcca@bournemouth.gov.uk BOURNEMOUTH CITIZEN'S ADVICE BUREAU Free, independent, confidential and impartial information and advice in all subjects. Specialist advice in welfare benefits, debt and employment. Advisors also present at Kinson Library on Tues and Thurs mornings. Telephone: 08701 222303 Fax: 01202 290975 Address: West Wing, Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth BH2 6DX Email: admin@bournemouthcab.co.uk BOURNEMOUTH CIVIC SOCIETY Concerned to: Preserve environment and history of area; improve civic amenities; conserve heritage buildings; encourage good quality new developments; foster civic pride. Telephone: 01202 763182 Address: 10 Ipswitch Rd, Bournemouth, BH4 9HZ Email: davidgail@barrowpoint.fsnet.co.uk BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY MATTERS A federation of local community associations and other groups running community buildings which meets quarterly. Aims to offer support, advice, training and networking opportunities. Telephone: 01202 536068 Address: 17a Alma Road, BH9 1AB BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY MEDIATION SERVICE (BCMS) Offers mediation service in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch areas for individuals, organisations and groups experiencing dispute and conflict amongst neighbours, family, school or housing, also consumer or divorce settlements. Telephone: 01202 769859 Address: 5 Queens Court, 7 Malborough Rd, Bournemouth, BH4 8BD ( Interview Intake: 191 Ashley Road, Email: enquiry@justmediate.co.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window BOURNEMOUTH CROWN AND COUNTY COURTS Administration of Justice Telephone: 01202 502800 Fax: 01202 502801 Address: Bournemouth Crown and County Courts, The Courts of Justice, Email: enquiries@bournemouth.countycourt.gsi.gov.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window BOURNEMOUTH HOUSING SOCIETY FOR THE ELDERLY A local housing association providing sheltered housing and residential care for older people. Telephone: 01202 430848 Fax: 01202 426813 Address: 5 St Kilda, 7 Stourwood Avenue, Southbourne, BH6 3PN Email: info@bhse.org BOURNEMOUTH STREET SERVICES Engage with rough sleepers and homeless persons in the Bournemouth area. Telephone: 01202 209460 Fax: 01202 209469 Address: 43 Oxford Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 8EY Website: Click here to open the website in a new window BOURNEMOUTH TWINS CLUB Established in 1980, exists to support and encourage families with multiples. To share the problems and the joys! Covering the BH1 - 31 post code areas, provides practical help with nearly new sales in March and October. Monthly evening meetings. Little Peaks Group provide weekly day school for parents with pre school multiples. Telephone: 01202 759149 Address: 43B R.L. Stevenson Avenue, Bournemouth, BH4 8ED Email: anna@thedreamer61.freeserve.co.uk BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A) Education and leisure courses for over 50's Plus an active social programme. Telephone: 01202 420700 Address: Bournemouth U3A, St James Institute, 33a Stourfield Rd, Bournemouth BH5 2AR Email: U3A@bmth.fslife.co.uk 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. Telephone: 0118 939 1537 (Freephone HELPLINE: Tel : 0800 328 4257 Address: 15 Station Road, Reading RG1 1LG Email: sue@bcass.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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 Telephone: 01202 748921 Address: 46 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, BH13 7AA BRITISH POLIO FELLOWSHIP The Fellowship exists to support people who have had Polio i.e. social events, welfare, transport where needed. Telephone: 01202 422193 (Freephone HELPLINE: Tel : 0800 0180 586 Address: 17 Tan Howse Close, Castle Dean, BH7 7HB Email: info@britishpolio.org Website: Click here to open the website in a new window BRITISH THYROID FOUNDATION, Bmth & Poole Branch The BTF, Bournemouth/Poole Branch is a self-help patient support group and a patient orientated medical charity for thyroidians (thyroid patients, family, friends and medical professionals). Aims to promote a better understanding of Thyroidism through regional Support Groups and national News Magazine. There are talks and displays of reference material with time to chat and socialise. Meetings are open to anyone with an interest. Telephone: 01202 722784 Address: 29 Elgin Road, Lilliput, Poole BH14 8QU Email: bob.sharman@which.net BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY Business in the Community is a unique movement in the UK of over 700 member companies it's purpose is to inspire, challenge and support business in continually improving it's impact in the community, environment, market place and workplace. Telephone: 01752 510 410 Fax: 01752 510 412 Address: 2nd Floor Alliance House, 161 Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 1H2 Email: adavies@bitc.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Beaufort Day Unit Structured and unstructured activities for those with enduring mental illness. All offering the opportunity for socialising within a structured but semi-supported environment. Telephone: 01202 417971 Address: Room 4, Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 5LB Referral Method: Professional Benefits agency The Benefits Agency assesses and maintains claims for Social Security benefits. Telephone: 01202 446000 (local) 08008 82200 (national) Address: 20-28 Cotlands Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3RS Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm 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 Body Positive Dorset Provides information and support to people and their families suffering from HIV/AIDS. Drop in facilities, training, counselling, advocacy, workshops and information on complimentary medicine Telephone: 01202 297386 (admin) 01202 311166 (helpline) Fax: 01202 290385 Address: Diana, Princess of Wales House, 24 Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JL Email: mail@bodypositivedorset.org Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Thurs 1pm - 7pm, Fri 10am - 4pm Bold Project Activities used include confidence building, self esteem, information technology, digital photography, healthy living, transport, employment, information, advice and guidance. Telephone: 01202 557131 Email: simon.bower@bournemouth.gov.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Adults aged 16 – 65 years with learning disabilities and people with mental health issues. Borough of Poole Adult Social Services To promote independence, and to enable people to live as independently as possible in their own homes and to protect the most vulnerable people. Telephone: 01202 633870 Address: Civic Centre Annexe, Park Road, Poole, BH15 2RT Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Self Boscombe Day Centre Day centre support for clients and a break for carers, helping with independent living to enable clients to lead as full a life as possible and develop potential. Meeting point and opportunities to take part in a variety of social and leisure activities. Telephone: 01202 309745 Fax: 01202 302017 Address: The Boscombe Centre, 2a Owls Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1AA Charges: Up to £7.50 per day based on financial assessment Referral Method: Self or professional (assessment required) Opening Times: Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 4.30pm, Fri 8.30am - 4pm Boscombe Family Drop in Centre Boscombe family drop in centre Telephone: 01202 391500 Address: Freemantle Hall, Somerset Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH7 6JJ Referral Method: Self Boscombe and Springbourne Family Support Project Providing support, guidance and advice for local families (ask for Hilary Taylor) Telephone: 01202 399997 Address: 83 Walpole Rd, Bournemouth, BH1 4HB Referral Method: Self Bournemouth Alcohol and Drug Service User Forum (BADSUF) An independent charitable organisation working with and for people accessing addiction treatment services, offering independent information on ways to access the addiction services. Telephone: 01202 535748 / 07786 166120 Address: 29a Alma Rd, Winton, Bournemouth, BH9 1AB Referral Method: Self Bournemouth Care Direct Bournemouth Care Direct Town Hall Annexe, St Stephans Rd, Tel : 01202 454979 First Contact for Social Services for Adults Central Office 9 Madeira Road Bournemouth BH1 1QNTel : 01202 458000 OUT OF HOURS: Tel : 01202 668123 North Bournemouth Office 27 Slades Farm Road Tel : 01202 456700 Ensbury Park Bournemouth BH10 4ES Carers Support Adult Carers Tel : 01202 458000 Young Carers 246 Kinson Road, West Howe, Tel : 01202 513146 Bournemouth BH10 5EP email: sarah.norris@bournemouth.gov.uk Childrens Homes Milton House, 53 Wellington Road, Tel : 01202 290781 Bournemouth Day Centres for People with a Learning Disability Malvern Day Centre, 1005 Wimborne Rd, Tel : 01202 537876 Moordown, BH9 2BS Darracott Day Centre, Darracote Rd, BH5 2AYTel : 01202 419693 Day Centre for People with a Physical Disability Boscombe Centre, 2a Owls Road, Tel : 01202 309745 Boscombe, Bournemouth BH5 1AA Day Centres for People with a Mental Illness Winton Resource Centre, 528 Wimborne Tel : 01202 531339 Road, Bournemouth BH9 2EY Wallisdown Heights Tel : 01202 575806 Turbary Park Centre, Turbary Park Ave, Tel : 01202 521997 BH11 8SR Beechwood, 2a Owls Road, Boscombe, Tel : 01202 302910 Bournemouth BH5 1AA Day Centres for Older People Alumhurst Road, Westbourne BH4 8ER Tel : 01202 761183 Broadwaters, Wick Lane, Tuckton BH6 4LATel : 01202 423709 Short Care Breaks, Rehabilitation - 01202 418364 Ensbury, 21a Hibberd Way, BH10 4EL Tel : 01202 576658 Northbourne, 1354 Wimborne Road, Tel : 01202 576658 Northbourne Nortoft Road, Charminster BH8 8QR Tel : 01202 558608 Seabourne Road, Pokesdown Tel : 01202 421612 Family Support Service Family Resource Centre, 246 Kinson RoadTel : 01202 546049 Home Care Services Tel : 01202 458000 Hospital Social Work Teams Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road BH23 Tel : 01202 705344 2JX Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane Tel : 01202 East BH7 7DW 704744/704855 Care Support Centre - Older People Poole Hospital, Longfleet Rd BH15 2JB Tel : 01202 705344 Residential Homes - Learning Disabilities April Court, Poole Lane, West Howe, Tel : 01202 576110 Bournemouth Wallfield,29 Castlemain Avenue, Tel : 01202 428048 Southbourne BH6 5EJ Residential Homes - Mental Illness Leven House, 11 Leven Avenue, BH4 9LHTel : 01202 764415 Workshop for People with a Physical Disability Dorset Enterprises, CES, Elliott Road, West Tel : 01202 577966 Howe BOURNEMOUTH Bournemouth Care Direct Confidential service offering support, information and access to services for health, social care, housing and welfare benefits for older or disabled people, people with learning or mental health disabilities and their carers. Telephone: 01202 454979 Fax: 01202 454975 Minicom: 01202 454974 Address: Town Hall Annexe, St Stephen's Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6EA Email: caredirect@bournemouth.gov.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 5pm, Friday 8.30 - 4.45 Bournemouth Churches Housing Association Offers accommodation, support and access to training and learning for people with housing difficulties. Telephone: 01202 410500 Fax: 01202 410600 Address: St Swithun's House, 21 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3NS Email: mail@bcha.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Self or professional Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Bournemouth Citizens Advice Bureau Offers free, impartial and confidential advice on a wide range of subjects - debt, employment, housing and welfare benefits etc. Can also help with social security appeal tribunals, employment tribunals and counselling. Telephone: 01202 290967 (admin) 08707 510927(advice line) Fax: 01202 290975 Address: The West Wing, The Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 6DX Email: admin@bournemouthcab.co.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Opening Times: Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm Bournemouth Community Employment Service A supported employment programme, ‘work step’ provides practical support and advice to help people with a disability find and keep a job, also helping those who become disabled continue working in their current work environment. Telephone: 01202 581671 Address: Elliot Road West Howe Bournemouth BH11 8JEP Email: kevin.nash@bournemouth.gov.uk Referral Method: People on unemployment benefit. All disability groups. Opening Times: (Mon-Fri) 8.00am to 5.00pm Bournemouth Council For Voluntary Services BCVS gives information on local voluntary and community groups. Through its volunteer link it recruits and places volunteers in local groups. Accessible transport and shop mobility services are available. Produces list of voluntary vacancies in Bournemouth. Telephone: 01202 466130 Fax: 01202 466130 Address: 3-5 Palmerston Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4HN Email: contactus@bournemouthcvs.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: None Opening Times: (Mon-Fri) 9.00am to 5.00pm Bournemouth Council for Voluntary Services Brings together voluntary groups and works in partnership with other agencies, assisting communication between voluntary sector and statutory agencies. Hold a register of contacts for a whole range of services including mental health. Telephone: 01202 466130 Fax: 01202 466130 Address: Boscombe Link, 3-5 Palmerston Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4HN Email: contactus@bournemouthcvs.co.uk .org Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Opening Times: Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm Bournemouth Direct Payments Support Service This service is dedicated to supporting Bournemouth Citizens who are interested in, or already on, Direct Payments. Telephone: 01202 789220 Address: Ground Floor Unit 5, Stratfield Saye, 20-22 Wellington Road, Bournemouth BH8 8JN Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Monday to Friday 10-4pm Bournemouth Harassment Phoneline Helpline providing advice, signposting and support Telephone: 08001 381686 Bournemouth Health Information Shop Provides advice, support and information for the public on a range of health related queries, access by drop-in or telephone. Telephone: 01202 318954 Address: ASDA, St.Pauls Road, Bournemouth Charges: Free Opening Times: Tues - Sat 10am to 6pm Bournemouth Health Link Partnership between Bournemouth PCT, Bournemouth Borough Council and Bournemouth University with the aim of providing single gateway to all health promoting activities across Bournemouth. A range of different classes are available including health walks. Telephone: 01202 436880 Fax: 01202 436883 Address: Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, BH7 7DX Email: healthlink@bournemouth.gov.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Apply for some activities Referral Method: GP Bournemouth Homelessness Advisors Providing a service to homeless people Telephone: 01202 451467 Address: Bournemouth Council, Bournemouth Town Hall, St Stephens Rd, Bournemouth, BH2 6LL Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Bournemouth Mental Health Forum We are an independent organisation that allows adults who have had or are currently experiencing mental health problems and using or have used services, to have a voice in how their services impact their lives. We work towards raising awareness of mental health issues and reducing prejudice and discrimination. The forum gives an opportunity for you express your views on services and to help you bring relevant issues to the attention of service providers. We do NOT take personal complaints forward, but seek to provide a voice for service users on service provision. We are a membership organisation, full membership for current service users and associate membership for carers, other interested people, professionals and past users. Membership is free. You will receive a quarterly magazine and we will keep you up to date with planned local and national developments that might affect you. You can help form a united body that has influence and power and real impact. We meet together on the first Friday of the month at Winton Resource Centre, Wimborne Road, Winton from 11am until 12.30pm. Come along to see us and talk to us, refreshments are available. Telephone: 01202 393510 Fax: 01202 392389 Address: Boscombe/Beechwood Centre, 2a Owls Road, Bournemouth Email: bmh.forum@ntlworld.com Charges: Free Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Thurs 9am - 5pm, Fri 9am - 4.30pm Bournemouth Pregnancy Crisis Centre Free and confidential support and information for women and their families facing a crisis pregnancy. Post abortion counselling and miscarriage support. Telephone: 01202 300750 or 08000 282228 (Care confidential) Address: 30 Palmerston Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4HS or Care confidential, PO Box 6906, Chelmsford, CM1 3YQ Email: help@careconfidential.com Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Thurs 10am to 12pm or Care confidential line open from 10am 6 days per week Bournemouth and Poole Advocacy Services Provides impartial, independent and confidential advocacy support to service users on a CPA who are experiencing difficulties arising from severe and enduring mental illness. The service aims to ensure service users voice is heard. Telephone: 01202 399813 Fax: 01202 390556 Address: 9 Shelley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4HX Email: bpas@rethink.org Charges: Free Referral Method: Any Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Bournemouth and Poole Manic Depressive Group (MDF) A group where people living with manic depression and can meet and share practical information, help each other with coping strategies, and share histories in a non-judgemental environment. Telephone: 07880 707972 (Alison) Address: Eastgate Lodge, Poole Park, Poole, BH15 2JH Referral Method: Self Bournemouth and Poole Marriage Care Confidential relationship counselling service for individuals and couples having difficulties within a relationship. Telephone: 01202 425566 Fax: 02084 496066 Address: St Boniface convent, 37 Dove hill, Ensbury park, Bournemouth, BH10 5BS Break Free Free or low cost counselling from qualified therapists for male survivors of rape or childhood sexual abuse and support for male and female partners of survivors. Telephone: 01202 661155 Address: P.O.Box 5785, Poole, BH15 4ZR Email: break.free@ntlworld.com Charges: Free (or low cost) Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Leave a message and someone will call back within 48 hours Bridge Corner House (Stonham Housing Association) A hostel for single homeless people, including people in active recovery for drug and alcohol problems. Has 15 beds with access to 3 move-on properties. Telephone: 01202 673190 Address: 2-4 New Quay Road, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4AF Referral Method: Self or professional 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 Broken Rainbow Service for lesbian and gay men and transgender people experiencing domestic violence Telephone: 07812 644914 Email: lgbtdv@btopenworld.com Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Self Butterfly Foundation The Butterfly Foundation works with male and female survivors towards raising awareness of domestic abuse. Telephone: 079 777 98915 Email: butterflyfoundation@tiscali.co.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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. Telephone: 01962 842024 Fax: 01962 820447 Address: 7 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hants SO23 0HN Email: adoption.winchester@cathchild.org Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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. Telephone: 0870 3330123 Fax: 01823 345003 Address: Woodfield House, Tangier, Taunton TA1 4BL Email: enquiries@charitycommission.gsi.gov.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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. Telephone: 01736 757900 Fax: 01736 757010 Address: 10 Market Square, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4QF Email: admin@cinnamon.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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 CLOUDS Clouds offers help, hope and freedom from drug and alcohol dependency. Services offered include structured day care treatment, continuing care, families plus and working recovery. Telephone: 01202 300550 (day treatment programme) 01202 399723 (working recovery) Address: 1 Station approach, Off Ashley Road, Boscombe, BH1 4NB Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm CMHT - Central Bournemouth CMHTs are the frontline to a full spectrum of health and social care resources that deliver interventions to support adults and their carers in their treatment and recovery from mental illness. Telephone: 01202 705671 Address: Kings Park Hospital, Gloucester Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH7 6JE Referral Method: GP or mental health professional Opening Times: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm CMHT - East Bournemouth CMHTs are the frontline to a full spectrum of health and social care resources that deliver interventions to support adults and their carers in their treatment and recovery from mental illness. Telephone: 01202 705681 Referral Method: GP or mental health professional Opening Times: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm CMHT - North Bournemouth CMHTs are the frontline to a full spectrum of health and social care resources that deliver interventions to support adults and their carers in their treatment and recovery from mental illness. Telephone: 01202 519016 Referral Method: GP or mental health professional Opening Times: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm CMHT - Southbourne CMHTs are the frontline to a full spectrum of health and social care resources that deliver interventions to support adults and their carers in their treatment and recovery from mental illness. Telephone: 01202 705551 Address: Kings Park Hospital, Gloucester Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH7 6JF Referral Method: GP or mental health professional Opening Times: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm CMHT - West Bournemouth CMHTs are the frontline to a full spectrum of health and social care resources that deliver interventions to support adults and their carers in their treatment and recovery from mental illness. Telephone: 01202 584440 Referral Method: GP or mental health professional Opening Times: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm 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 CONCERN WITH HEARING EAST DORSET A local group established by people with a hearing loss especially for hard of hearing and deafened people. We encourage the use of lip reading. Telephone: 01202 885182 Address: C/o 8 Ivy Road, Merley, Wimborne BH21 1RT Website: Click here to open the website in a new window CONTACT THE ELDERLY 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. Telephone: 01202 424482 Fax: 01202 424482 Address: 37 Saxonbury Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 5NB Email: carolyndennis@onetel.net.uk 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. Telephone: HELPLINE: Tel : 0207 404 5011 Address: BM Cry-Sis, London WC1N 3XX Email: info@cry-sis.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window CRYsis Support for lone parents with crying children Telephone: 08451 228669 Opening Times: 24hr Helpline Career Finder Help with job search,work experiance and placements.One to one adviser.Workshop on communication skills.Help with CV's and interview skills. Telephone: 01202-443990 Fax: 01202-395533 Address: 709 Christchurch Road,Boscombe,Bournemouth,BH7 6AF Email: jwindsor@careerfinder.co.uk Referral Method: Over 18 years of age,unemployed and resident in Dorset. Opening Times: Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5.00pm.Fri 8.30am-4.30am 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 Carr - Gomm Society Provides supported housing to single homeless people with mental health problems Telephone: 01202 675393 Address: Office Suite 4, Equity Chambers, High Street North, Poole BH15 1DX Referral Method: Self Cherry Tree Nursery (Sheltered Work Opportunities Project) Shrub nursery with 100 adult volunteers growing over 100,000 plants annually, offering sheltered work rehabilitation for service users with severe or enduring mental illness in a pressure-free environment. Volunteers work in a wide variety of horticultural tasks to ensure the day to day running of the nursery. Telephone: 01202 593537 Fax: 01202 590626 Address: Cherry Tree Nursery, Off New Road Roundabout, Northbourne, BH10 7DA Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: NHS professional Opening Times: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm, Sat (summer) 9am - 3pm (winter) 9am - 12pm Chestnut Nursery (Sheltered Work Opportunity Project) Chestnut Nursery is a retail plant nursery.It provides training in basic work and social skills.It offers a supportive but realistic work environment. Telephone: 01202-685999 Address: 75 Kingland Road,Poole,Dorset,BH15 1TN Referral Method: Mental illness. Opening Times: Mon-Sat 8.00am-4.00pm. 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 Clifton House (MACA) Registered care home for 22 people with severe and enduring mental illness aged 18 - 65 years (ask for Doug Low) Telephone: 01202 393385 Fax: 01202 303620 Address: 1 Grantley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1HW Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Yes Referral Method: Professional College Community counselling Service Offers a counselling service to members of the community who need an empathetic listener, through a bank of trainee counselors who are well supervised by a professional tutor/counselor. Telephone: 01202 465526 Fax: 01202 465527 Address: Bournemouth and Poole College, Redlands, 25 Knyveton Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3QQ Opening Times: Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 5pm; Fri 8.30am - 4pm Community Employment (Bournemouth) A supported employment program, known as 'Work step', provides practical support and advice to help people with a disability find, and keep a job, also helping those who become disabled continue working in their current work environment. (Ask for Jane Tomlinson - Mental Health) Telephone: 01202 581671 Fax: 01202 570049 Minicom: 01202 582511 Address: Community Employment Services, Elliott Road, West Howe, Bournemouth, BH11 8JP Email: community.employment@bournemouth.gov.uk Charges: Free Referral Method: Disability employment advisor, social worker/care manager, occupational therapist, health or other professional, self refferal/carer Opening Times: Mon - Thursday 8am - 5pm & Friday 8.30am - 1pm 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 Cornerways (Streetscene) Provides residential treatment for people with chemical dependency using motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, abstinence based model, group and 1-1 sessions, lifeskills training. Clients attend college, undertake Voluntary Work. Telephone: 01202 467661 Address: 20 Braidley Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6JX Email: info@streetscene.org.co.uk Crumbs Project Bakery and training café. Offers supported return to employment through training and personal development within the fields of mental illness, stabilised addiction, learning disability and head injury Telephone: 01202 433022 Fax: 01202 433022 Address: 59a Southbourne Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 5AQ Email: crumbs.bakery@lineone.net Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free 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. Telephone: 01733 358100 Fax: 01733 358356 Address: National Centre for Deafblindness, Van Geest Place, Cygnet Road,Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8FD Email: info@deafblind.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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. Telephone: 0845 123 23 20 - local: 01202 888 013 Fax: 020 7278 6747 Address: Suite 212, Spitfire Studios, 63-71 Collier Street, London N1 9BE Email: information@depressionalliance.org Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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. Telephone: 01202 739422 Fax: 01202 739422 Address: 174 Bournemouth Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9HY Email: info@deed.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window DHCT Bridges Occupation Assessment Unit Vocational guidance, help with benefits, job search and job retention, training offered, liaison with employers and other agencies Signposting to other agencies as appropriate. Ongoing support in employment and support for the employer. Telephone: 01202 584314 Address: Herbert Hospital 49 Alumhurst Road Bournemouth BH4 8EP Email: sarah.tilbury@dorsethc-tr.swest.nhs.uk Referral Method: Severe and enduring Mental Health problems referred by specialist worker Opening Times: (Mon-Fri) 8.30am to 4.30pm 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. Telephone: 01202 391110 (CONSULTATION SERVICE: Tel : 01202 391110 Fax: 01202 720152 Address: 2A Owls Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH5 1AA Email: consultation@disabilitywessex.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window DORSET ADULT EDUCATION SERVICE Adult Education Service, providing a range of courses including skills for life. Volunteers are used to support learning in S4L Telephone: 01202 893900 Fax: 01202 893186 Minicom: 01202 891851 Address: DAES Peveril House, 384 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AU Email: adult.ed@dorsetcc.gov.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window DORSET CHRISTIAN ACTIVITY CENTRE To build self worth, self esteem in young people using outdoor activities as a means to achieving this. Telephone: 01202 553855/778778 Address: 20 Iddesleigh Road, Bournemouth BH3 7JR Email: info@dcac.co.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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. Telephone: 01202 228000 Address: 7 Madeira Road, Bournemouth BH1 1QL 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. Telephone: 01202 718266 Fax: 01202 717448 Address: 13-15 Manor Avenue, Poole BH12 4LB Email: admin@dorset-scope.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window DROP-INN Voluntary and independent organisation which aims to provide for the basic needs of homeless people and other adults and children in need. Telephone: 01202 707212 Address: Sacred Heart Church, 1 Albert Road, Bournemouth BH1 1BZ Opening Times: Thursday and Sunday 5.30 - 7pm Dorset Healthcare NHS Foundation 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 Mind Dorset Mind provides services to support people with mental health services in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset. Telephone: 01202 392910 Address: Dorset Mind, 11 Shelley Road, Bournemouth Email: contact@dorsetmind.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self/CMHT Opening Times: Office hours 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 EAST DORSET LIFE GROUP A registered charity offering free pregnancy testing and confidential counselling for women and girls who may have problems associated with pregnancy, regardless of age, religion, race, marital status or circumstances. Advice given on adoption, benefits, maintenance, practical help with baby clothes and equipment, accommodation where possible in our mother and baby home. Post abortion counselling also given. Telephone: 01202 429792 (HELPLINE: Tel : 01202 295055) (Care Manager: Tel : 01202 423541 Address: 121a Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 1EP ENSBURY PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE Community Centre available for hire subject to availability. Numerous activities provided for all age groups. Telephone: 01202 514142 Address: 87 Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth BH10 4HF East Dorset Housing Association Providing a service to people with housing difficulties and homeless people Telephone: 01202 864200 Fax: 01202 864222 Address: Enterprise House, Old School Close, Ferndown, BH22 9UW Email: info@edha.co.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm East Dorset Mental Health Carers Forum Represents the interests and concerns of carers, informing and influencing mental health services by being involved in the planning, development and monitoring of these services. Various support groups run in the Poole, Christchurch and Bournemouth area. Contact for more details. Telephone: 01202 481730 Address: Baileys, 131 Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AW Email: edmhcf@baileys131.freeserve.co.uk Charges: Free Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm 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 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. Telephone: helpline 0845 1200 660 lo-call rate Fax: 0207 498 4680 Address: D.R.C.A, Charlotte Despard Avenue, Battersea, London SW11 5HD Email: office@famanon.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window FAMILIES NEED FATHERS FNF provide support, information and advice to parents trying to remain in contact with their children following separation/divorce. Telephone: 0207 613 5060 9.30 - 4.30pm (HELPLINE: Tel : 08707 607496 Fax: 0207 7393410 Address: 134 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3AR Email: fnf@fnf.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Family Solutions team Supporting families and young people in difficulty, promoting family welfare and help prevent family breakdown Telephone: 01202 456737 Address: North Bournemouth local office, 27 Sladesdown Rd, Emsbury park, Bournemouth, BH10 4EF Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm 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 Focus Offering adults or young people, who are carers, support through individual volunteers who can give their time and friendship. Volunteers could visit at home, or arrange an outing, or keep regular contact on the phone. Telephone: 01202 747872 Address: Faith Works Poole, Parkstone Christian Centre, Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0JW Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS Self help fellowship for anyone with a gambling problem. Any age, sex, religion or walk of life. Telephone: 020 7384 3040 Address: PO Box 5382 London W1 6SA Email: info@gamblersanonymous.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window GREEN ISLAND HOLIDAY TRUST Holidays provided and organised for people who are disabled or disadvantaged for six weeks during the summer on privately owned island in Poole Harbour. Telephone: 01202 740470 (Chairperson of Trustees. Huish Manor, Winterbourne Zelstone DT11 9ES (Tel : 01929 459461 Address: 3 Gleneagles Avenue, Poole BH14 9LJ Email: pviney@aol.com 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 Gingerbread Support for lone parent families Telephone: 08000 184318 Fax: 020 7403 9533 Address: 7307 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JH Email: office@gingerbread.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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". Telephone: 01202 776879 Address: 22 Finchfield Avenue, Bournemouth BH11 9NQ 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. All services are accessed via the Gateway information service on 0845 4500 418. Telephone: 0845 4500 418 Fax: 01202 432299 Address: The Pokesdown Centre, 896 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH7 6DL Email: contact@helpandcare.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window HOSPITAL RADIO BEDSIDE 24 hour music and information radio service for patients in Royal Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and Wimborne Hospitals. Telephone: 01202 303887 Fax: 01202 704525 Address: c/o Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth BH7 7DW Email: studio@hospitalradiobedside.co.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window HYPED 21c Provides 2 types of accommodation for homeless young people aged between 16 - 25. One high support house for 7 young people and one low support house for 4 young people. Telephone: 01202 721924 Fax: 01202 779011 Address: Robert Gabriel House, 14a Station Road, Parkstone, poole, BH14 8UB Hahnemann House Active treatment for people with severe mental health problems. Offers structured programs and therapeutic activities. Telephone: 01202 584400 Fax: 01202 584416 Address: Hahnemann House, Hahnemann Road, Westcliff, Bournemouth, BH4 5JW Charges: Free Referral Method: CMHT or other professional Opening Times: Mon - Fri 8am - 9pm, Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm 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 Visiting Service in the Kinson Locality In the new Health Visiting Teams there will be a Health Visitor on duty Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. An answer phone is available and messages left will be checked and calls will usually be returned the same day. A Health Visitor will still be working closely with the GP practices and will be calling in to collect messages very frequently. Telephone: 01202 577849 Address: The Surgery, 1 Durdells Avenue , Kinson, Bournemouth, BH11 9EH Opening Times: 9am - 5 pm 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 Healthy Living Project Boscombe and Springbourne Promoting active lifestyles, healthy eating and supporting services to the residents of Boscombe and Springbourne including low cost activities ( ask for Janette) Telephone: 01202 729751(admin) 01202 720512 (helpline) Fax: 01202 466130 Address: Boscombe Link, 3-5 Palmerston Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4HN Email: judy.lynas@bournemouth-pct.nhs.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Varies depending on activity Opening Times: Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm (closed between 1-2) Heath House Poole women's project for women recovering from mental illness, tenancy for up to two years Telephone: 01202 621814 Address: 540 Blandford Rd, Hamworthy, Poole, BH16 5EG Referral Method: Self or professional Homelessness and Housing Advice Providing a service to homeless people (ask for Keith Mitchell) Telephone: 01202 633434 Address: Civic Centre, Park Road, Poole, BH15 2RT Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm 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 Hyped C21 Part of BCHA, provides supportive, local accommodation for single homeless people between 16-25 years. Local youth advice centre for young people in Bournemouth aged 11 - 25 years Telephone: 01202 779010 Fax: 01202 779011 Address: 353 Ashley Road, Upper Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0AR Email: hypedadmin@bcha.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window IPTS Therapy for clients who have failed to benefit from at least one previous course therapy and have two long standing disabling interpersonal problems such as destructive behaviour or impulse control problems. Telephone: 01202 584120 Fax: 01202 734092 Address: Branksome Clinic, Layton Road, Parkstone, Poole,Dorset, BH12 2BJ Charges: Free Referral Method: CMHT only Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY CENTRE, (Bournemouth) Provides friendship, social activities, stimulation and entertainment for Jewish people over 50 years living in Bournemouth. A Kosher 3-course meal is provided on Mondays. Telephone: 01202 557736 (Local contact: Tel : 07870 345119 Address: 53 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3PA Job Broker (Mental Health) Poole Borough Council Employers seeking to recruit or retain people with disabilities or who require information or guidance on disability and employment issues. Telephone: 01202 261140 Address: 4th Floor Crown Building, Civic Centre, Park Road, Poole, BH15 2RU Email: j.hutchings@poole.gov.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Working age adults with disabilities seeking employment or to retain employment. Opening Times: (Tue-Wed) 8.30am to 4.00pm (Thu) 8.30am to 12.00pm 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) KNIGHTSTONE HOUSING ASSOCIATION Supported housing schemes in Poole and Bournemouth, offering self contained single person accommodation for people recovering from mental health problems. Tenants receive support from Knightstone's Tenancy support service, this service is also available to people living in the community who are identified as needing support. Telephone: 01202 505480 Fax: 01202 716085 Address: 129A Commercial Road, Poole King's House (MACA) Registered care home for 19 people with severe and enduring mental illness aged 18 - 65 years (ask for Sheila Shutler) Telephone: 01202 764455 Fax: 01202 764455 Address: 1 Earle Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, BH4 8JQ Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Yes Referral Method: Professional Kings Park Hospital Telephone: 01202 303757 Address: Gloucester Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6HE Kinson and West Howe Children’s Centre Community based project to support families with children under 5 living within West Howe, Paddington Grove, Kinson and a small part of East Howe. Offers activities for parents and children including computer, arts and basic skills courses, exercise classes, and personal development. Telephone: 01202 593086 Fax: 01202 592081 Address: Kinson and West Howe Children’s Centre, Moore Avenue, West Howe, Bournemouth, BH11 8AU Email: kinson.whowecc@nch.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self but advised by midwife or health visitor Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Knightstone Floating Support Service Provides support to people with mental health problems, in their own homes across Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth, enabling them to deal with issues of daily living such as accommodation, financial and leisure activities. Telephone: 01202 505480 Fax: 01202 716085 Address: The Supported Housing Office, 129a Commercial Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0JD Email: kha@knightstone.co.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Thur 9am - 5pm, Fri 9am - 4.45pm LEWIS-MANNING HOUSE Lewis Manning House is a specialist palliative day care centre for people with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. The services offered: Day care, Lymphoedema clinic, Breathlessness clinic for adults with breathlessness due to cancer of the Lung. LMH also have 4 charity shops. Telephone: 01202 708470 Fax: 01202 701890 Address: 1 Crichel Mount Road, Lilliput, Poole BH14 8LT Email: enquiries@lewis-manning.co.uk 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 Leven House 21 bed residential home for people with mental health problems who need a high level of support but do not need personal care Telephone: 01202 764415 Fax: 01202 764041 Address: 11 Leven Avenue, Bournemouth, BH4 9LH Charges: Variable rent Referral Method: Professional Listening Ear, The providing one to one counselling for young people and parents. we also deliver workshops for young people and courses for parents. We can offer training for adults working with young people. Telephone: 01202 720910 Address: c/o Kings Park School, (The Annexe), Ashley Road, BH1 4NB Email: dnesbittwest@yahoo.com Charges: Depends on circumstances Lunchbox Provides realistic voluntary work experience in a catering environment Telephone: 01202 584400 Fax: 01202 584416 Address: Hahnemann House, Hahnemann Road, Bournemouth BH2 5JW Charges: Free Referral Method: Community Mental Health Team Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 3.30pm 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 MDF - The Bipolar Organisation (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: 020 7793 2639 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 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 MICAA Project Service for people with severe mental illness and substance misuse problems. Project workers meet with clients to discuss and assess needs and they then work together to provide services which might include practical help with claiming benefits, accommodation, appointments, medication, arranging treatment for drug or alcohol problems Telephone: 01202 458796 Fax: 01202 458780 Minicom: 01202 458750 Address: The MICCA Project, Mental Health Support Team, Bournemouth Central Office, 9 Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1QN Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Professional Opening Times: Mon - Thurs 8.40am - 5.20pm, Fri 8.40am - 4pm MOORDOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION A friendly centre where all ages and capabilities can pursue leisure and recreational pastimes as well as learning new skills or adding to previous education. One level, no stairs, ideal facilities for those with limited mobility. A small café, Stepping Stones, lunches Tues, Wed, Thursdays. Telephone: 01202 536268 Fax: 01202 536268 Address: Coronation Avenue, Moordown, Bournemouth BH9 1TW Email: moordown@communitycentre.fsnet.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 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: contact@dorsetmind.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self - Just turn up Opening Times: Every Wednesday 4.00 - 6.00 p.m. at Peer House, Boscombe 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 OUT Dorset For info Mind OUT Dorset LGBT HELP LINE 0845 603 6309 Telephone: 0845 6036309 Email: contact@dorsetmind.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self Opening Times: 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m Tues, Wed & Sat. Answerphone at other times 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) Telephone: 01202 392910 Address: Dorset Mind, 11 Shelley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4JQ Email: befriending@dorsetmind.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: By professional - only for people on CPA 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) 020 8519 2122 (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. Telephone: 0114 278 6636 Fax: 0114 278 7004 Address: Arundel Court, 177 Arundel Street, Sheffield S1 2NU Email: nacvs@nacvs.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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 NHS Direct Nurse led services offering confidential healthcare, advice and information Telephone: 0845 46 47 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. Telephone: 01952 590005 (HELPLINE: Freephone 10am-10pm daily Tel : 0808 808 0545) Fax: 01952 270962 Address: 93 Brands Farm Way, Randley, Telford TF3 2JQ Email: ceo@nopanic.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: £10.00 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 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) Needle Exchange Telephone: 01202 395768 Address: Park Lodge, Gloucester Road, Boscombe Bournemouth BH7 6JE Nightingale House 21 bed unit offering long term treatment and support for people with mental health problems. An active rehabilitation programme utilising a range of psychological therapies and occupational therapy Telephone: 01202 584300 Address: Herbert Hospital, Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth Referral Method: Community Mental Health Team 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) Northover Court (Rethink) Supported housing with 22 beds for those recovering from severe mental illness (ask for Pauline Sparks) Telephone: 01202 517845 Fax: 01202 517845 Address: 73 Talbot Avenue, Bournemouth, BH3 7HT Email: northover@rethink.org Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: £350.99 p/w funded by Supporting People / Housing Benefit Referral Method: Self (with supporting evidence from professional) or professional, by form only OCD in MInd A support and self-help group for people with OCD and related disorders Telephone: 07804 282 027 or 01202 392910 Address: 11 Shelley Road Email: ocd@dorsetmind.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self Opening Times: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. at the Training Centre, 11 Shelley Road 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. Telephone: 0207 428 5400 (HELPLINE: Tel : 0800 018 5026 Fax: 0207 482 4851 Address: 255 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2LX Email: info@oneparentfamilies.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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 PCT) 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 Over The Rainbow Gay men's sexual health service. Telephone: 01202 257478 or 07801 557969 Address: Over The Rainbow Gay Mens Health Project, 27 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Dorset. BH2 5DP Email: overtherainbowbournemouth@yahoo.co.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Tues-Fri 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. 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 Thursday 7pm at Moordown Community Centre, Coronation Avenue, Moordown, Bournemouth Telephone: 01202 478096 Address: PO Box 19, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9EB Email: oagbnsb@hotmail.com Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free PALS (Dorset Healthcare Foundation Trust) 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. Telephone: 0800 587 4997 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. Telephone: 01305 223574 Fax: 01305 223631 Address: Dorset Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorchester, DT2 8DZ Website: Click here to open the website in a new window PRAMACARE Pramacare is a Dorset-based domiciliary care charity, which provides a range of professional home care services to local individuals. Established in 1982, Pramacare has grown to support hundreds of people who, through illness, disability or old age, need practical help and care so that they can continue living independently at home. Telephone: 01202 599199 Fax: 01202 599200 Address: 25B Elliott Road, Bournemouth BH11 8LQ Email: info@pramacare.co.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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: Wednesday 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. at Peer House, Bournemouth, Tuesday 4.30 - 6.30 p.m. in Eastgate Lodge, 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 Peer House (Rethink) Peer House's services are now moving to the Boscombe Centre, Owls Road, and the Winton Resource Centre, Wimborne Road Telephone: 01202 393510 Fax: 01202 392389 Address: 9 Shelley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4HX Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Referral Method: Self or professional Opening Times: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am - 4pm Pine & Crossroads Day Unit Offers a variety of social and leisure opportunities in a supportive environment for clients suffering from enduring mental illness. No transport offered to-from unit Telephone: 01202 303757 Address: Bungalows 4 & 9, Kings Park Unit, Gloucester Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6JE Referral Method: From keyworker to rehab team at Hahnemann House Opening Times: Tues - Thurs 9.15am - 3pm Pokesdown Club (Mind) Activities based social club, including table tennis, badminton, pool, table football, softball and indoor hockey. 50p includes tea, coffee, squash, cakes and biscuits (ask for Derek Parker) Telephone: 01202 392910 Address: Click Here for a map of the new location From June 18th 2007, the venue will be changing to the Wesley Hall, Southbourne Methodist Church, Southbourne Road, Bournemouth Charges: Free first time then 50p per visit Referral Method: Contact Derek Parker Opening Times: Mon, Wed 2pm - 4pm Poole Addictions Community Team The PACT offer a range of treatment options via individual therapy and group work. They also offer harm minimisation, and assist people to control or moderate their drinking. Telephone: 01202 633875 Address: Civic Centre Annexe, Civic Centre, Poole, BH15 2RT Referral Method: Self or professional Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Poole Adult Learning Contact name -Robin Dynes (Social Inclusion Officer).We provide assessment and guidance in order to offer the most appropriate courses.We also provide support for people with disabilities and mental health problems.Courses can be tailored for job search skills. Telephone: 01202-262300 Address: Oakdale Centre,Wimborne Road,Poole,BH15 3DL Email: infopal@poole.gov.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Commitment to learning,16 years + Poole Aftercare in the Community (P.A.C.S) For people in Bournemouth or Poole recovering from drug/alcohol addiction. Drop-ins, Facilities include TV, internet access and play station. Telephone: 01202 733322 Address: 488 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0AD Opening Times: 11am - 1.30pm Poole Community Service - Richmond Fellowship Community activities,one to one advice and information.Can be a link worker into and about employment,training and other services.Contact name - Sarah Harris. Telephone: 01202-749685 Address: Eastgate House,Poole Park,Poole,Dorset,BH15 2SF Email: poole@richmondfellowship.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: People with severe and enduring mental health problems.Must be on ICPA. Poole Council for Voluntary Services Provides information on and placements to local voluntary groups.Produces a list of volutary vacancies. Telephone: 01202-675100 Address: 54,Langland Street,Poole,Dorset BH15 1QG Email: poolecvs@poolecvsfsnet.co.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm Poole Domestic Violence Project Provides advice and support for women in domestic violence relationships, or have experienced domestic violence Telephone: 01202 710777 (admin) 01202 547755 (helpline) Address: Women's Services, BCHA, 353 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0UR Charges: Free Referral Method: Self or professional Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm (office) 24 hours (helpline) Poole Mental Health Forum Service users forums - Opportunities to express opinions Telephone: 01202 749903 Address: Brownsea, Constitution Hill Road, Poole, Dorset Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Poole Mental Health Resource Centre A variety of activities are available in addition to low cost meals and snacks. Telephone: 01202 466430 Address: Eastgate Lodge, Poole Park, Poole, BH15 2JH Opening Times: Tues, Wed 11am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 4pm 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 Providence Project A registered charity offering an intensive abstinence based programme for the treatment of alcohol and drug dependency. The treatment is offered on a day care basis, while most clients reside in one of the project's sober living houses. Telephone: 01202 555000 Address: Henley Court, 32 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3PD Referral Method: Self or professional Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm 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) Purbeck Centre. Encourages and supports social inclusion,independant living skills,leisure pursuits,supported voluntary work and exercise programmes. Telephone: 01929-553456 Address: Dorset County Council,Purbeck Local Office,Bonnets Lane,Wareham,BH20 4HB. Email: n.w.g-stubbington@dorsetcc.gov.uk Referral Method: Learning disability,physical disability or sensory loss.Must be of working age. Opening Times: Mon -Fri 8.45am-4.45pm Purbeck Citizens Advice Offers advice and information on a range of issues including benefits,debts,employment and housing.Provides training for volunteer advisers. Telephone: 01929-551913 Address: Mill Lane,Wareham.Dorset,BH20 4RA Email: bureau@purbeckcab.cabnet.org.uk Referral Method: Open to everyone 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. REFLECT Telephone: 07981391793 Email: bournemouthreflect@hotmail.co.vie RETHINK Now de-registered residential home with 22 beds for people (male and female) who are recovering from a severe mental illness. Telephone: 01202 517845 Address: NORTHOVER COURT 73 Talbot Avenue, Bournemouth BH3 7HT 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. Telephone: 0247 6696510 Fax: 0247 6696532 Address: Lavinia Norfolk House, Avenue Website: Click here to open the website in a new window ROYAL BOURNEMOUTH & CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL Chief Executive: Tony Spotswood Voluntary Help Organiser: Jackie Gandoff Tel : 01202 704161 League of Friends: Mr D Lindsley Recruit volunteers from age 17yrs, to assist on wards, departments, coffee shop, etc. Hospital environment. Telephone: 01202 303626 Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth BH7 Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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. Contact name: Caroline Gamble. Telephone: 01308 459762 Address: 5 Downes Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3JR Email: caroline.gamble@rethink.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: Mental Health 16-65 years of age. Must be on ICPA Opening Times: 7 days a week 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. Telephone: 01225 485761 Address: Berkeley House, The Square, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BH Email: informationline@rnid.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: People of working age with impaired hearing. Opening Times: (Mon-Fri) 9.00am to 5.00pm SALVATION ARMY (BOSCOMBE) Evangelical Church for all denominations. Charity, voluntary service, feeding homeless, helping where possible with clothes and items of furniture. Luncheon Club, ladies fellowship groups. Guide and Scout organisations, Kids Alive Club, art class, over 60's club. prayer groups. Telephone: 01202 309803 Fax: 01202 309803 Address: Boscombe Corps, 76 Palmerston Road, Boscombe. Bournemouth BH1 4HT 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. Telephone: 0207 239 1837 (Admin) (Freephone - England, Wales: Tel : 0808 800 6565 ) (Textphone: Tel : 0800 269 626 Fax: 0207 278 1116 Address: Help the Aged, 207-221 Pentonville Road, London N1 9UZ Email: seniorline@helptheaged.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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 Telephone: 0845 127 0060 (Textphone: Tel : 0207 272 9648 Fax: 0845 127 0061 Minicom: 0845 127 0062 Address: 11-13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3SR Email: enquiries@sense.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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. Telephone: 0207 8247800 Fax: 0207 8267801 Address: 18 Grosvenor Gdns, London, SW1N 0DH Email: sogbhq@aol.com Website: Click here to open the website in a new window ST. PHILLIP'S CHURCH COMMUNITY WORK PROJECT Church based community work including Sure Tots, toddler group, parenting courses, keep fit classes, advocacy and Child Contact Centre. Telephone: 01202 581485 Fax: 01202 581485 Address: St. Philips Church Centre, 41 Moore Avenue, West Howe, Bournemouth BH11 8AT 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) Silent Thunder Woodcarving workshop training for those with stabilised addiction or mental health problems with an interest in wood carving. Telephone: 01202 391926 Address: STIX, No1 Roumelia Mews, Off Roumelia Lane, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1EU Referral Method: Self Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm 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 Social Services Out of Hours Team When you need to speak to someone urgently outside normal office hours Telephone: 01202 668123 Fax: 01202 680970 Minicom: 01202 668123 Email: socialservices@bournemouth.gov.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Opening Times: Out of hours 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 http://www.uk-sands.org/ http://p067.ezboard.com/bsandssupport Telephone: 02074 367940 (admin) 02074 365881 (helpline) Fax: 02074 363715 Address: 28 Portland Place, London, W1B 1LY Email: helpline@uk-sands.org / support@uk-sands.org Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Charges: Free Opening Times: Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm (helpline) Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm (office) Street Services Providing a service to homeless people Telephone: 01202 209460 Address: 43 Oxford Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EY Referral Method: Self Opening Times: 24hr Helpline 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 Sussed(Connexions) Sussed is a centre for young people to get free impartial advice Connexions can give help with Job Applications, CV's, Sport and Leisure opportunities. Focusing mainly on school leavers, but available to anyone they have access to latest government training and further education. Telephone: 01202 574308/Health 01202 575096 Address: 1442a Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7AS Email: sussed@bournemouth.gov.uk Referral Method: Connexions is a national organisation that can provide support to any 13 - 19 year old. Opening Times: Mon - Fri varying hours THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET & POOLE, The Community Foundation is a local charity that brings together people who share a common interest in the local community. It makes grants to enable local charities and voluntary groups to tackle identified needs. Telephone: 01202 881333 Fax: 01202 881333 Address: 549 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 4AH Email: info@bdpfoundation.org.uk 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. Telephone: 0121 445 6970 Fax: 0121 445 6970 Address: PPO Box 12979. Barnt Green, Birmingham B45 5AN Email: support@tuberous-sclerosis.org Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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 Ted Webster Family Centre The centre is a multi-purpose resource, providing services that benefit children and their families. We work with families with children assessed as being ‘In Need’ to improve life chances, by preventing family breakdown and subsequent need for children to come into care (ask for Maggie Harris) Telephone: 01202 261550 Minicom: 01202 714783 Address: 519a Ashley Rd, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0BD Email: childrenandfamilies@poole.gov.uk Referral Method: Self Opening Times: 24hr Helpline The Wessex Autistic Society Provides education and social care services to people with autistic spectrum disorders. Telephone: 01202 483 360 Fax: 01202 483171 Address: Bargates Court, 22 Bargates, Christchurch BH23 1QL Email: enquiries@twas.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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 Volunteer Services - Bournemouth Borough Council Information and support to access volunteering. Offers vocational profiling, 1-1 support and guidance. Service funded by Neighbourhood Management. Paul Smith (Coordinator) Telephone: 01202 581671 Fax: 01202 570049 Address: Elliot Road, West Howe. Bournemouth, BH11 8JP. Referral Method: Mental Health Opening Times: Monday to Friday 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 Country Training Work preparation, progress to work. New Deal specialist provision. New Deal for disabled people. Telephone: 01202 444960 Address: 8 Trinity Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset, BH1 1YU Email: bournemouth@wtcsltd.co.u Website: Click here to open the website in a new window Referral Method: All disabilities aged 18 years and over 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. Young Carers Initiative Contact details for over 300 young carers projects Telephone: 01962 711511 Fax: 01962 711512 Address: Unit 2, Wessex Business Park, Wessex Way, Colden Common, Hampshire, SO21 1WP Email: supporteraction@childrenssociety.org.uk Website: Click here to open the website in a new window 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