The Retreat Dorchester
Mental Health & Addictions · Charity · Dorchester
Evening mental health drop-in in Dorchester offering safe non-clinical support for adults in distress, run by Dorset Mind.
The Retreat in Dorchester gives rural Dorset adults a safe place to go when their mental health feels overwhelming. It is open every evening with trained staff offering one-to-one chats, calming activities and signposting to longer-term help. No appointment or referral required and the service is free.
Contact
Phone: 01202 315329
Website: https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/the-retreat/
Address: 30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT1 2ER
Opening hours: 4.30pm-11.30pm every day
Who it's for
Who they help: Adults in rural Dorset who need an evening safe space when mental health worsens.
Eligibility: Open to anyone aged 18+ experiencing emotional distress in Dorset.
Area covered: Dorchester
Not suitable for: Not a medical service and cannot prescribe or admit.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/the-retreat-dorchester