Access Wellbeing

New drop-in space offers mental health and wellbeing support to Beaminster residents

A new Access Wellbeing drop-in space is opening in Beaminster offering mental health and wellbeing support to anyone aged 18 and over – with no appointment needed. The service will be launched at The Prout Bridge Project in Beaminster on 22nd May and will open every Thursday between 10am and 3pm, with trained wellbeing coordinators on hand to give more information.

The new hub provides a welcoming space to find support on the issues that matter to each individual. That might be mental health and emotional wellbeing, or practical help on topics such as finances, work, housing or support for carers.

Residents can drop in at any time during opening hours and the friendly team will be on-hand to listen, then help people to access the right support.

T Bovingdon, CEO at The Harmony Centre in Bridport, which is running the new service in West Dorset said: “We know that sometimes, the challenges we face in our day-to-day life can impact on our mental health – but it can be hard to know where to turn. We’re delighted to be opening a new drop-in service in the heart of the Beaminster community, giving people a welcoming space to go if they need to talk.”

She continues: “We offer person-centred support, so whatever’s on your mind, we’re here to help. You might be worried about money, struggling with a housing situation, having a tough time in a relationship, feeling stressed about work – or simply having a bad day. Drop in to see us and we can take the time to listen, then connect you to further specialist support and advice if you need it.”

The new Beaminster drop-in space is part of the Access Wellbeing community mental health programme, which provides hubs and drop-in spaces across Dorset, offering easy access to early help that can prevent concerns from escalating. More details on the full Access Wellbeing programme and the support available across Dorset are available at www.dorsetaccesswellbeing.co.uk