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First Point Dorset (DIPS)

Our First Point team deliver the Dorset Integrated Prevention Services (DIPS). We work alongside people aged 16+, providing help and support to reduce homelessness, poverty, poor physical or mental health, or social isolation. Through our central point of contact, you can speak with one of our friendly team about your situation.

We’re here to help if you are:

  • Homeless or threatened with becoming homeless
  • Living in unsuitable accommodation
  • Experiencing or recovering from poor mental health
  • Experiencing financial hardship
  • Socially isolated
  • Wishing to remain independent in the community
  • At risk of domestic abuse
  • A young person at risk
  • A vulnerable family
  • An older person

Together, we can:

  • Reduce social isolation
  • Connect with your local community
  • Respond to an immediate crisis
  • Access and appeal welfare benefit claims
  • Address rent arrears and other debts
  • Find more suitable accommodation
  • Prevent eviction
  • Resettle after a stay in hospital

We can also act as an advocate for you, linking with your landlord, benefit agencies, your local council, or community groups.

Drop Inns

First Point deliver drop in sessions across Dorset that act as a front door to support in addition to traditional referral routes. Our friendly staff are happy to help you with any Information, guidance or support on housing issues, maximising income, connecting with the local community, daily living or health & wellbeing.

Please contact First point on Tel 0330 123 2550

Email fp.enquiries@theyoutrust.org.uk and chat to a member of our team

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