Dorset services
Useful links
Useful links and other places to find, and direct towards, support.
Children and young people:
If you're a child or young person who needs help urgently, please call Childline on 0800 1111.
The site provides helpful information and advice about young people's mental health and emotional well-being.
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 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: +44 (0)7758 670369
Text: 07758 670369 send a text and ask for someone to call you back.
Email: [email protected]
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 provides information and support for 13-25 year olds via their website and helpline.
Dorset for You offers a list of local sources of advice and guidance