Services and Projects
Below you will find a range of Services and Projects many of which are local. You can contact ART Brokerage for further information on these and other services. They will also help you find the right services;
01202 58012
ArtBrokerage@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Use their Request Form to save time.
If you have other services you would like to share with your colleagues, or are aware of any changes to the services below, please email alan.farmer@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
ART Brokerage - Advice on local services able to work with children, young people and their families
Bereavement
Bereavement - Mosaic Family Support (other support)
Bereavement Support Infographic - details of various support
Mental Health & Bereavement - Services and support for children, young people and families.
Children & Young People
Advice, Information and Guidance - For Young People at 'Sussed' in Kinson and '507' in Boscombe
Autism Wessex - Information, advice and support on a range of autism related topics
Childline - Free children & young people's helpline
Children's Centres - offer a range of universal and targeted services to families with children unborn to five years
Diverse Abilities - Dorset disability charity providing a range of services for children, young people and their families.
Employability Skills - For Young People
NHS Local Service Finder - Sexual Health, Mental Health, Urgent Care, etc
Samaritans - Free call helpline
'Shout' for support in a crisis - 24/7 text service
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service) - For both young people and adults: Independant Sexual Violence Advisor; Counselling, Helpline
Substance Misuse - Specialist Services for Young People
Trick Box - simple, fun and effective emotional management and personal development programme, Early Years, key stages 1 and 2 and their families
Young Carers Project - Support for Children and Young People (aged 5-18) who are identified as Young Carers.
Youth Services, Centres and Projects:-
Counselling & Therapy
Counselling Service (Redlands Community) - the service is provided on an affordable contributions basis to those on a low income
Counselling & other services - Listening Ear
Dorpip (Dorset Parent Infant Partnership) - provide specialist therapy for families struggling to form safe, secure relationships with their infants from conception to age two.
Kooth - free online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop.
Family
BCP Family Information Directory (FID) - information on local organisations, activities & events, Childcare and services
Citizens Advice BCP - Advice on a range of subjects including: debt, housing, relationships, legal, benefits
DAD Info - Advice and support website for fathers, because DADS matter
Debt Advice and Support - Faithworks Wessex
Happy Families, Happy Futures - A programme for Reducing Parental Conflict (see also training available and Flyer for parents)
Home-Schooling Advice Helpline for parents, general tips on behaviour and mental health as well as specific advice on tricky academic questions. Calls to the helpline use a local rate number, 0330 3139162, from anywhere in the UK.
Money Advice Service - Free and impartial money advice
Parenting Programmes - Including Triple P, Who's in Charge, , Incredible Years, Parenting Puzzle
Private Fostering in the new BCP Council
Relate - Relationship counselling, family mediation and more
Safe Families for Children - (Referrals must be made through ART Brokerage). Staffed by volunteers who can provide tailored help and ‘wraparound’ care in the family home
Domestic Abuse
CEDAR Prime - Helping children and young people reduce the harmful effect of domestic abuse and difficult family experiences
Domestic Abuse Advice - Instant safety advice for victims via Dorset Police
Domestic violence Recovery Toolkit - Children and Adult programmes
Men's Advice Line (Respect) - for Male victims of Domestic Abuse
Health
ChatHealth is a secure and confidential text messaging service for 11-19 year olds staffed by school nursing team. Text to 07480 635511 for advice: sexual and emotional health, alcohol, drugs and smoking etc
Connection - a 24/7 Mental Health Helpline
NHS Local Service Finder - Sexual Health, Mental Health, Urgent Care, etc
Recovery Education Centre - provides education and training for over 18's affected by mental health problems, focusing on self-management, self-determination, choice and responsibility
Steps to Wellbeing - free, confidential, NHS service for people aged 18+ offering a range of treatments for people experiencing problems with low mood/depression, anxiety, stress or other common mental health problems
Housing
BCP Housing Early Prevention Service - help to avoid eviction
BCHA - A range of services for young people and adults centred around Sheltered Housing, Employability & Skills
Housing/Homelessness - See for services provided and contact details
Shelter helps people struggling with bad housing or homelessness through advice, support and legal services to support appeals
Others
Community Action Network - Search facility for local registered services and projects
Local Services - Details bought together by DWP