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Crisis Support

First Step Therapy
Dorset

It’s important to know that First Step Therapy Dorset isn’t a crisis service, so we aren’t set up to provide emergency or out-of-hours support.
Whether you’re just looking around the site, thinking about starting counselling, or you're already one of our clients, your safety is the absolute priority. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need urgent help or are feeling overwhelmed between our sessions, please reach out to any of the dedicated services below, they are available exactly when you need them.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

If you are in immediate danger, please call 999 or head to your nearest A&E department.

 

NHS 111

Call 111 and select the mental health option for 24/7 urgent help and guidance.

 

SHOUT

If you prefer to text rather than talk, text 'SHOUT' to 85258 to connect with someone who can help, 24/7.

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NHS MENTAL HEALTH AND LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

Providing a range of services to help people through illness and towards recovery

 

ANXIETY UK 

Charity providing information and support for anxiety related conditions. Tel 07537 416 905.

https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/

 

CALM

Specialist support for men 5pm until midnight Tel 0800 58 58 58

 

DEPRESSION UK

Depression UK is a National Self-Help Organisation that helps people cope with their

depression. 

 

DORSET MIND

The leading mental health charity in England and Wales. The Mind InfoLine offers

confidential help on a range of mental health issues. Tel. 0300 123 3393    

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MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

Independent organisation that helps people to survive, recover from and prevent mental

health problems. Lots of useful information on their website.   www.mentalhealth.org.uk

 

NATIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE 

If you are experiencing Domestic abuse call 0808 2000 247

 

RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS

An organisation providing expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected

by mental health problems. Tel: 0300 5000 927 Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 4pm    

 

SANE

SANE is a leading UK mental health charity working to improve quality of life for anyone

affected by mental illness. SANEline  0300 304 7000  6pm – 11pm daily    

 

SAMARITANS

National organisation offering support to those in distress who feel suicidal or despairing

and need some to talk to. The 24-hour Helpline: 116 123    

 

SWITCHBOARD

If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, Switchboard is available from 10am

11pm, 365 days a year 0300 330 0630   

 

VICTIMS SUPPORT

If you need support after crime, you can contact Victims Support 24/7 on 08081689111

 

CONNECTION 

A 24/7 helpline open to all ages. Dorset residents or people visiting Dorset can call 0800 652

0190

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