Emergency Help

If you or somebody else is in danger, or it feels like a situation might get dangerous and you need support straight away dial 999 for emergency services

If you feel unsafe, distressed or worried about your physical or mental health you can now contact the First Response Service by dialing 111 and selecting option 2. This service is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by a trained mental health professional. For life threatening emergencies, call 999 for an ambulance

SHOUT -  for support in a crisis - 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. Its the a place to go if you're struggling to cope and need immediate help. Text 85258

For confidential, emotional support any time call Samaritans on 116123 or email jo@smaritans.org

Online abuse visit www.ceop.police.uk

Kooth.com  a free, safe mental wellbeing community

If you, or someone you know is sleeping rough call 01202 315962 or out of hours 01202 451467

Domestic abuse helpline 01202 710777

If you need emergency food and have no money, call BCP Council on 0300 123 7052 (Mon - Fri  9.00am - 5.00pm)

Blandford Food Bank can be found at United Reformed Church, Whitecliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DQ Tel:01258456093