You Are Not Alone
Immediate Support & Crisis Resources
When life feels overwhelming, reaching out for help is a brave and important step. Below are trusted services offering compassionate support whenever you need it—day or night.

🚨 In an Emergency
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999 or go to your nearest emergency room right away.

🤝 Crisis Helplines – Always Here to Listen
Samaritans
A friendly, confidential 24/7 service for anyone feeling distressed.
📞 Free Phone: 116 123
🌐 Visit Samaritans website

Shout
Text-based support available 24/7 for anyone in crisis.
💬 Text SHOUT to 85258
🌐 Visit Shout website

Connections
A helpline offering listening and guidance.
📞 Phone: 0800 652 0190

Suicidal Support Line
For those struggling with thoughts of suicide.
📞 Helpline: 01708 765200

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
Open 24/7, offering expert support and advice.
📞 Phone: 0800 689 5652

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Support for men who need someone to talk to.
📞 Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm – midnight daily)
🌐 Visit CALM website

🏡 Community Front Rooms — Dorset Support Spaces
Safe, welcoming places offering face-to-face and virtual drop-ins for emotional support.
Available in Bridport, Weymouth, Shaftesbury, and Wareham
🌐 Learn more about Community Front Rooms

🧡 The Retreat — Dorchester & Bournemouth
A safe drop-in space offering compassionate mental health support.
Bournemouth Retreat
Hahnemann Road, Bournemouth
⏰ Open daily, 4:30pm – 11:30pm
Dorchester Retreat
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester
⏰ Open Saturday–Wednesday, 4:30pm – 11:30pm
🌐 More info about The Retreat


Remember
You are seen, heard, and valued. Reaching out for help shows courage, and support is always within reach. If you want to talk about options beyond crisis support, I’m here to help you find a path forward.

If you’re ready to explore how counselling might help, please get in touch