Family Information Directory

Anti-Social Behaviour - Housing and Community Services

Works with communities to tackle anti-social behaviour and prejudice related incidents using a range of problem-solving techniques in a multi-agency approach; Also to reduce the fear of anti-social behaviour and crime so improving the quality of life for Poole's residents. Supporting the work of safer neighbourhood teams

Name:

Housing and Community Services - Anti-Social Behaviour

Address:

Borough Of Poole
Civic Centre
Poole
Dorset

Postcode:

BH15 2RU

Telephone:

01202 633438

E-mail:

community.safety@poole.gov.uk

Website:

www.boroughofpoole.com/

Assertiveness Group

Two week workshop to help people with some skills to enable them to communicate more effectively with others. Review on second session.

Name:

Assertiveness Group

Address:

Gateway Team
Adult Social Services
Borough Of Poole
Park Road
Parkstone
Poole
Dorset

Postcode:

BH15 2RT

Telephone:

01202 633583

E-mail:

gateway@poole.gov.uk

Autism Wessex

Our service is aimed at parents/carers, professionals, other services and people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. We provide a free information and advice service regarding diagnosis, behaviour, support, benefits, education and employment.

Name:

South Grove Cottage

Address:

Trinity Street
Dorchester

Postcode:

DT1 1TU

Telephone:

01305 213135

E-mail:

advice@autismwessex.org.uk

Website:

autismwessex.org.uk/

Barnardo's

Barnado's helps children, young people and their families over the long term to overcome the most severe disadvantages - problems like abuse, homelessness and poverty - and to tackle the challenges of disability.

Name:

Barnardo's Regional Office

Address:

Verona House, Filwood Road,
Fishponds,
Bristol,

Postcode:

BS16 3RY

Telephone:

0117 937 5500

Website:

www.barnardos.org.uk

Breathing Space

Breathing Space is a free and confidential phoneline service for any individual, particularly young men, experiencing low mood or depression, or who are unusually worried and in need of someone to talk to.

Website:

www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk/.../CCC_FirstPage.jsp

Bullying UK

Bulling UK is a charity helping parents and pupils deal with school bullying.

Cam's Den

An emotional wellbeing website for children aged 7-10 years.

The Centre for Separated Families

The national charity that works with everyone affected by family separation in order to bring about better outcomes for children.

Website:

Separated Families Website

Child And Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Poole

Treatment Service to respond to the mental health needs of children, young people and their families/carers who require specialist mental health treatment. First appointment offered within 4 weeks.

Name:

Child And Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Poole

Address:

Poole Hospital N H S Trust
Longfleet Road
Poole
Dorset

Postcode:

BH15 2JB

Telephone:

01202 442028

Website:

www.wheresyourheadat.co.uk/

Child Death Helpline

Child Death Helpline is a helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, from prebirth to adult, under any circumstances, however recently or long ago.