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 In
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
An example of a drop in
Drop in times and locations
Tuesday
Dorchester
Pavilion in the Park Community Café The Great Field St Johns Way Poundbury DT1 2FG 09.30 – 11.30
Blandford
Blandford Food Bank +Faithworks United Reformed Church, Whitecliff Mill St, Blandford Forum DT11 7DQ 10.00 – 12.00
Wyke Regis
The Veterans Hub Community Café 114A Portland Road Wyke Regis DT4 9AD 10.00 – 14:00
Wednesday
Wimborne
Leigh Park Community Centre Gordon Road, Wimborne BH21 2AP 10:00 – 12:00
Bridport
Cupboard Love St Mary’s Church, South St DT6 3NW 11:00 – 13:00
Thursday
Weymouth
Weymouth Information Centre 98 St. Mary Street, Weymouth, DT4 8NY
Monday
Shaftsbury
Hope Projects Units 4-6, Plot 25c Longmead Industrial Estate SP7 8PL 13:30 – 15:30
