Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Mental Health

 

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Mental Health

We're sorry to hear you're going through a difficult time. 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.

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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.

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Community Front Room

Bridport Community Front Room (CFR) is open to anyone over 18 who needs face-to-face support. Mental health professionals and peer support workers will be on hand to support you to manage a crisis and help you find a way forward. No appointment or referral needed, just turn up or call during their opening hours.

Open: Thursday to Sunday – 2.15 pm to 9.45 pm (52 weeks of the year)

Address: The Harmony Centre, Units 1 & 2, The Tower Building, St Michael’s Estate, Bridport DT6 3RR

Telephone: 07385 290804

Website: Visit the Harmony Centre website

Steps 2 Wellbeing

Steps2Wellbeing is a free NHS Talking Therapies service for adults over 18 years old in Dorset. They offer a range of talking therapies including counselling, online courses, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and guided self-help to support people with common mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Self-referrals can be made using the info below, or a member of the Social Prescribing team can make a referral for you if needed.

Telephone: 0800 484 0500

Email: Email Steps2Wellbeing

Website: Visit the Steps 2 Wellbeing website

Access Wellbeing (Drop-ins)

Access Wellbeing hubs are drop-in services where you can access support from trained wellbeing coordinators who have time to listen. No appointment necessary—just call in during opening hours.

  • Beaminster (Thurs 10 am–3 pm): Prout Bridge Project, 6 Prout Hill, Beaminster DT8 3AY
  • Bridport (Wed 10 am–3 pm): The Harmony Centre, Tower Building, St Michael’s Estate, Bridport DT6 3RR
  • Lyme Regis (Fri 11 am–3 pm): Woodmead Halls, Hill Rd, Lyme Regis DT7 3PG
  • Maiden Newton (Tues 10 am–3 pm): Youth Football Club, Memorial Playing Field, Hedley Haward, Maiden Newton DT2 0AX

Website: Visit the Dorset Access Wellbeing website

Dorset Mind

Dorset Mind is a mental health charity that offers support to people struggling with their mental health in Dorset. They run friendly support groups, offer one-to-one help, counselling, and wellbeing activities like gentle exercise and workshops. Support is available for adults and young people, either in person or online. You can refer yourself or ask one of the Social Prescribing team to help you get in touch.

Telephone: 01202 315329

Email: Email Dorset Mind

Website: Visit the Dorset Mind website

Prout Bridge Counselling

The Prout Bridge Project offers a free and confidential counselling service for adults, face to face in Beaminster. Coordinated by experienced counsellor Amy Lawrence, sessions provide a safe space to discuss issues like anxiety, depression, relationships, and trauma. Counsellors are members of professional bodies such as the BACP. While the service is free, donations are appreciated to support its continuation.

Telephone: 07503 091932

Email: Email the Prout Bridge project

Website: Visit the Prout Bridge website

The Altering Group

Low-cost counselling, affordable one-to-one therapy. Remote sessions from £10–£40, based on annual income. All initial assessments are free, and following counselling sessions are charged on a sliding scale. They offer weekly remote counselling sessions, that last 50 minutes, for adults 18+ who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges and other difficulties. They offer both short-term and long-term counselling, with the number of sessions agreed together with your counsellor.

Telephone: 020 3538 5877

Email: Email the Altering Group

Website: Visit the Altering Group website

The Harmony Centre – Drop-in

The Harmony Centre is a Bridport-based mental health and wellbeing charity offering friendly, informal support to adults in West Dorset. They provide drop-in sessions with activities like arts and crafts, yoga, and gardening, as well as crisis support through the Community Front Room service. No referral is needed; their services are open to anyone aged 18 and over.

Address: The Harmony Centre, Units 1 & 2, The Tower Building, St Michael’s Estate, Bridport DT6 3RR

Website: Visit the Harmony Centre website

START (Support, Transition & Recovery Team)

The Support, Transition and Recovery Team (START) is a community mental health service in Dorset that assists adults and older people in connecting with their communities through therapeutic activities, education, employment, and volunteering opportunities. They offer both one-on-one and group sessions, including sports like boxing and circuit training, as well as coffee and art groups, to help individuals manage their mental health and foster social connections. For the latest programme of groups ask one of the Social Prescribing team or contact the START team on the below email.

Email: Email the START Team

 

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.