Mental health and suicide prevention

Changes to Public Health services

Public Health Dorset is no longer a shared service for Dorset and BCP councils. For health and wellbeing information, please visit:

If you or someone you know is feeling like they can't cope there are organisations you can turn to for 24/7 support:

  • Call Samaritans free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
  • Call Connection, Dorset's mental health helpline, on 0800 652 0190
  • Text SHOUT to 85258

Public health reports around suicide prevention and mental health

Read our reports, evidence reviews and needs assessments around mental health and suicide prevention for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council areas.