We are Dorset Mind.
We aim to create a community where living with
and talking about mental health becomes acceptable
for everyone. Dorset Mind is one of over 100 Local
Minds that provide essential mental health services
in local communities across England and Wales.
How can we help?
Don't Just Wait, Wait Well
Help us raise £5,000 to support young people in Dorset waiting for specialist mental health support.
Our Waiting Well programme delivers 1:1 and group sessions to young people across Dorset who are struggling silently while on waiting lists for mental health support, giving them tools to cope and spaces to talk. We have already supported over 450 young people, but we need your help to ensure this work can continue.
Donate to our crowdfunding campaign today so that no young person in Dorset has to wait alone.
The Mind Federation
Dorset Mind is one of over 100 Local Minds
providing essential mental health services in local
communities across England and Wales.
Even though we are part of this network,
Dorset Mind is independently funded and relies
on local fundraising and donations to continue.
Donate to Dorset Mind
Dorset Mind is a self-funded local charity that helps people in Dorset experiencing mental health problems access the vital support they need.
Our charity is at the very heart of our communities – shaping futures, changing lives – and in some cases literally saving lives.
We want to hear from you!
We are always keen to hear from the people of Dorset – whether it be feedback on our services, our communications, or you simply want us to tell your story. We’re all ears.
Resources
A helpful hub of signposting information and advice where you can seek resources to support your own wellbeing and that of others.
Keep up to date
I want to bring a little bit of light to people who might be struggling in silence. If this van can help even one person feel less alone, then every cup served is worth it.
This emotive blog is Charlotte's fifth - in a series where she has documented her transition and experiences to becoming her real self.
Liam’s Bench has officially arrived at Furzy Cliff in Weymouth, bringing colour, comfort and a gentle encouragement to talk about mental health. Created in partnership with Dorset Tea and beautifully designed by local artist Helena Chessher, the bench is part of our growing Chatty Bench project.
In this blog post, Alex Milo, our Access Wellbeing Coordinator, North Dorset, writes about how men often socialise and why it matters for our mental well-being.
Love Your Local Mind! August 4th – 10th 2025 is Local Minds’ Week! Here at Dorset Mind, we are an independent charity run by local people. Every penny raised locally, is spent locally. This means when you support us, you’re helping your friends, family, and neighbours right here.
But more than medals, my greatest achievement is recovery itself. My amputation, once a source of grief, is now a badge of resilience. I’m stronger, more empathetic, and more grounded than I’ve ever been.