Social
Joining local groups can be a wonderful way to connect, grow, and explore new interests. Life can sometimes feel isolating, but engaging with others in a supportive environment can help foster a renewed sense of belonging and purpose. Whether you’re interested in creative arts, physical activities, mindfulness, or simply meeting like-minded people, local groups offer opportunities to try new things at your own pace. These experiences can spark joy, build confidence, and encourage personal growth. Meeting others who share similar passions or life experiences can help form meaningful connections and provide valuable support. The friendships and conversations that emerge often remind us that we are not alone in our experiences. Trying new activities in a group setting can also challenge self-limiting beliefs and cultivate a sense of achievement. You may discover strengths and passions you never knew you had. Above all, local groups offer more than just hobbies or socializing — they create spaces where people can feel valued, connected, and inspired. Whether you're seeking friendship, learning, or a new way to spend your time, stepping into a local group may open the door to unexpected opportunities and personal growth.
| Name | Description | Day | Time | Venue | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Central | Come along for a chat and a listening ear, coffee and boardgames. | Mondays | 10:00am | Christchurch Community Church | Millhams Street, Christchurch | info@christchurchcommunity.church |
| The Chitter Chatter Club | Connect with nice people locally. | Tuesdays | 14:30pm | Arcado Lounge | High Street, BH23 1AS | thechitterchatterclub@gmail.com |
| The Chitter Chatter Club | Connect with nice people locally. | Mondays | 14:30pm | Moon in the Square | Bournemouth Square | thechitterchatterclub@gmail.com |
| Active in Mind | Active in Mind provides a safe and friendly group where we socialise with peers over a cuppa and participate in games and physical activity. | Mondays | 14:00pm - 16:00pm | Trinity Methodist Church | 84 Southbourne Rd, Bournemouth BH6 5AG | https://dorsetmind.uk/contact/ |
| Active in Mind | Active in Mind provides a safe and friendly group where we socialise with peers over a cuppa and participate in games and physical activity. | Thursdays | 14:00pm - 16:00pm | Trinity Methodist Church | 84 Southbourne Rd, Bournemouth BH6 5AG | https://dorsetmind.uk/contact/ |
| MindOut LGBTQIA+ Wellbeing Group | MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTQIA+ people experiencing mental health issues. It offers recovery-based peer and staff support. | Thursdays | 14:00pm - 16:00pm | St. Aldhelm’s Church | St Aldhelm's Rd, Branksome, Poole BH13 6BT | https://dorsetmind.uk/contact/ |
| Men in Mind Group with AFC Bournemouth | A judgement-free space to focus on wellbeing and make positive social connections. | Thursdays | 18:00pm - 19:30pm | Vitality Stadium | Kings Park, Bournemouth BH7 7AF | https://dorsetmind.uk/contact/ |
| Women in Mind | Women in Mind support group provides a safe, secure and understanding environment in which women with mental health problems can support each other. Opportunity is provided to talk about feelings and share experiences. | Wednesday | 10:00am - 12:00pm | https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/women-in-mind-2/ | ||
| Wellbeing in Mind | The group’s focus is to educate people about common mental health issues like stress, anxiety and depression, how to spot the signs and symptoms as well as finding helpful ways of coping and improving them. | Wednesday (fortnightly) | 10:30am - 12:30pm | https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/wellbeing-in-mind-2/ | ||
| Mindful Rainbow Wellbeing Group | Mindful Rainbow is a Peer support LGBT+ Social Group aimed at people who live with low-level mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness. They meet for 2 hours per week for coffee and make friends from the LGBT+ Community. There will be various board games, quizzes and other activities that the group members can suggest and provide a safe and friendly group where participants from the LGBT+ Community can socialise with their peers. | Tuesdays | 18:00pm - 20:00pm | St. Aldhelm’s Church | St Aldhelm's Rd, Branksome, Poole BH13 6BT | https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mindful-rainbow/ |