For young people in Dorset
Dorset Nightstop
Dorset Nightstop provides safe, secure emergency accommodation for Dorset young people aged 16-25 (18-25 in Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Useful links and other places to find support
Childline
If you're a child or young person who needs help urgently, please call Childline on 0800 1111.
Where's Your Head At?
The site provides helpful information and advice about young people's mental health and emotional well-being.
Coram Children’s Legal Centre
Coram Children’s Legal Centre promote children's rights in the UK and worldwide. They provide free legal information, advice and representation to children, young people, their families, carers and professionals.
Coram Voice
Coram Voice provide advocacy for children and young people supported under BCP Council.
If you would like advice or advocacy support you can contact Coram Voice’s free Always Heard Helpline: Freephone 0808 800 5792
You can also contact Coram Voice in a number of other ways:
WhatsApp: 07758 670369
Text: 07758 670369 send a text and ask for someone to call you back.
Email: [email protected]
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice provide information on children and young people’s rights.
The Office of the Children’s Commissioner
The Office of the Children’s Commissioner promotes the rights, views and interests of children in policies or decisions affecting their lives. They represent children who are vulnerable or who find it hard to make their views known and have an advice service and helpline for children in care or receiving social care services. You can reach them by calling 0800 528 0731 between 9am-5pm.
The Mix
The Mix provides information and support for 13-25 year olds via their website and helpline.
Dorset Council - Advice and guidance
Dorset for You offers a list of local sources of advice and guidance
dorsetcouncil.gov.uk advice and guidance (opens in a new tab)
Addaction
Addaction provides treatment help and advice about alcohol and drugs for young people and adults. Call 0207 2515860
Adfam
Adfam provides information and advice for families of alcohol and drug users. The website has a list of local family support services.
Talk about Alcohol
Talk About Alcohol is a website that provides information and resources about alcohol for young people.
Talk to Frank
Talk to Frank offers friendly and confidential drugs advice.
