Directory: Substance Use and Recovery

#WillDoes

We are a charity fundraising and supporting young people’s mental well-being through activities. We cover Dorset and the surrounding area.

To promote any charitable purpose (including the promotion of education, physical health, mental health and social inclusion) and contribute financially to charitable projects for the benefit of young people in Dorset and the surrounding areas.

Introducing young people to sports and other activities to help them connect and engage socially, rather than retreat to more insular gaming and social media pastimes and to develop coping mechanisms to help manage anxiety and emotions, increase self-awareness, developing trust and relationships.

Chat Health NHS Dorset

ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service that enables children and young people (aged 11-19) in Dorset to send questions via text message to their school nursing team. They will then receive a reply that includes signposting to additional services.

Includes a range of things including: Relationships, Weight, Anxiety, Depression, Drugs, Smoking, Stress, Alcohol, Self harm, Sexual health.

Livewell Dorset

Their mission is to help people living in Dorset lead healthier, happier lives. Coaching, support and advice is free and part of your council’s commitment to improving public health.

Public Health Dorset

Reach Drug and Alcohol Service