Dorset Signposting Links
Advice Topic Area (A-Z)
Key Organisations
Method of Provision
Addictions
When playing online gambling games, it’s easy to lose track of time and money and get lost in the game.
Check out our advice and support to stay in control of your gambling.
Alcoholics Anonymous.
Email:
Tel: 0800 9177 650
Narcotics Anonymous
Tel: 0300 999 1
Information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent’s drinking
Free helpline: 0800 358 3456
Email:
If you have a problem with drugs
Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Tel: 0300 123 6600. Text: 82111
Bereavement
Tel: 08088081677
Go to their web page to talk to a counsellor online
Childcare Provision
Childcare funding options in Dorset
Guidance to help you understand your options so that you can find the right childcare for you and your child.
Children’s Services
Information for children and families
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice Weymouth
Cost of Living help
National Help for Households
Text line only 85258
Domestic Abuse
Dorset Action on Abuse’s mission is to relieve the suffering and distressof men and women over the age of 16 who are survivors of child abuse.
NSPCC and others have lists of signs that can help you recognise the effects of domestic abuse on children.
Refuge – For women and children.
The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Employment Advice
Help to find work can be found on Gov.UK
Find a Job – to search for current job vacancies
Job Help – provides hints and tips on applying for jobs and job search ideas.
Kickstart offers a six month paid work placement to 16-24 year olds who are in receipt of Universal Credit. For more information young people should send a journal message from their digital account to their work coach to express an interest in the scheme,
Energy Advice
Check to see if you are eligible for assistance with heating. Warmer Homes is a Warm Home Fund project that provides free gas connections and first-time central heating for the vulnerable.
LEAP Appliances is an initiative to support fuel poor and vulnerable households through the replacement of old, inefficient fridges, freezers, fridge-freezers, washing machines, and cookers with modern, efficient alternatives.
Make a change today! Discover healthy recipes, food swaps, nutritional advice, and top tips and activities to help the whole family stay healthy.
https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/
Family Support Service
Support for families in Dorset
Food poverty
Dorset’s Food Banks and Affordable Food Projects; How to get help and how to give help
Links directly throughto your local authority
Mental Health
Dorset HealthCare is responsible for all mental health services and many physical health services in Dorset, delivering both hospital and community-based care. We are the biggest provider of healthcare in Dorset, and our services continually evolve and develop to meet the needs of the local community.
Nutritional Information
Change4Life resources from Public Health England – focusing on healthy eating and physical activity for children.
Reading and Literacy
Reading and Literacy in Dorset
