Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Homelessness

 

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Homelessness

This resource sheet includes a selection of services, tools, and organisations that others have found helpful.

If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or contact us via our online form.

homeless-health

 

Social Prescribing is available at your GP Surgery

If you live in Bridport, Beaminster, Lyme Regis or the wider West Dorset area, you can speak directly with our Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators - no referral needed.

  • Support with finances
  • Getting Active
  • Hobbies and Interests
  • Connecting to Community
  • Supporting wellbeing
  • Help with Long Term Conditions

 

Julian House

Outreach Team who can offer support to those in need to get off the streets. Operating in West Dorset, Weymouth, Portland and Christchurch. Referrals also through Street Link.

Office address: The Lantern, 2 Ranelagh Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JD

Telephone: 01305 236585                                                                       

Wesbite: Visit the Julian House website 

 

Street Link

Report someone who is homeless. Help to end rough sleeping by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with local services that can find the person and connect them to support.

Telephone: 0300 500 0914

Website: Visit the Street Link website

 

The Lantern Trust

To help and support services for vulnerable people to improve their life. Finding the next step and giving people encouragement to move forward.

Office address: 2 Ranelagh Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JD

Telephone: 01305 787940

Website: Visit the The Lantern Trust website

 

First Point Dorset

Providing housing related support and guidance to people over 16 years of age facing eviction, rent arrears, court action and budgeting issues.

Office address: 56, St Mary’s Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8PP

Telephone: 0330 123 2550

Website: Visit the First Point Dorset website

 

Beacon Church

Help, support and guidance for people in need. Also run a tri-weekly community kitchen offering a warm meal in a safe space, open to all. 

Address: Beacon Church, Priory Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3RW

Telephone: 01308 456031

Website: Visit the Beacon Church website

 

Further Information

While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.

If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form or call the PCN Admin Team on 01308 801810 and tell us about your support offering.

Last updated: July 2025.