Dorset Voluntary and Community Sector Assembly

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New Mother in Mind Groups in Dorset and Online

28th July 2025

Mothers in Mind is a supportive programme, in partnership with DorPip, tailored to women who are experiencing mental health challenges related to early motherhood.

The eight-week course has been designed by women who have personally experienced perinatal mental health issues, ensuring it is both relatable and practical for mums navigating this challenging time.

We are thrilled to share that we are accepting referrals for new Mothers in Mind courses starting from mid-August:

Portland Mothers in Mind

  • Venue: Outlooks Portland Family Hub, Castle Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 1AU
  • Course runs: Monday 18 August – Monday 13 October 2025
  • Times: 10am-12noon

Online Mothers in Mind

  • Venue: Online via MS Teams or suitable platform
  • Course runs: Wednesday 20 August – Wednesday 15 October 2025 
  • Times: 10am-12noon

Wareham Mothers in Mind

  • Venue: Wareham Family Hub, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4PH
  • Course runs: Thursday 4 September – Thursday 30 October 2025
  • Times: 10am-12noon

The programme is open to mums of infants under 2 years old and mums-to-be who are aged 18+ and live in the Dorset area. Take a look at our Mother in Mind flyer here.

Referrals to Mothers in Mind can be made by any professionals supporting a new mum (with the consent of the Mum/Mum-to-be) or by self-referral, using the Register interest form by clicking this link.

Information needed for the referral would be name, contact details and any essential information you may have such as safeguarding, current mental health involvement etc.

If you would like more information on Mothers in Mind, you can email the team at mothersinmind@dorsetmind.uk or visit our website. I have attached the leaflet for the programme above, please feel free to share it with any professional contacts or service users who may benefit.

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