a place to pause
It is up to you how you define this and you don’t need to be referred.
what we do
what is the Retreat?
our aims
- Offer a service to people in distress or crisis without the need for referral, in addition to Dorset Healthcare’s existing services.
- Prevent a crisis escalating to the level where someone may need to access emergency and acute mental health services.
- Build resilience within individuals and communities through facilitating peer support and networking.
what to expect
Click here for a virtual tour of The Retreat.
we’re listening
We will ask you what is happening for you, talk to you about your strengths, what resources and sources of support you can call on, and encourage you to share with us anything you have found helpful in the past.
why visit the Retreat?
Your options include talking to a Peer Specialist in a café style area, taking some time out in a relaxing low stimulus environment, and/or accessing support with a Peer Specialist or Mental Health Practitioner. The Retreat does not offer medication or structured therapy.
who can attend?
- You require medical attention beyond basic first aid/wound care.
- You are intoxicated by alcohol or substances.
- You display threatening or physically aggressive behaviour.
- You are under the age of 18.
visiting the Retreat
The Retreat is normally open for drop-ins, 4.30-11.30pm everyday at Hahnemann House in Bournemouth. The Retreat at Maiden Castle Road in Dorchester is normally open for drop-ins Saturday to Wednesday, 4.30-11.30pm. Please check here to see if both Retreats are running before visiting.
If possible, try and arrive before 11.00pm to get the most out of your visit.
There’s no need to make an appointment or phone ahead, you can just turn up. Come to the front door within opening hours and ring our doorbell.
The Retreat, Bournemouth
Hahneman Road, Bournemouth BH2 5JW, UK
The Retreat, Dorchester
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT1 2ER, UK
how to get here
Hahnemann House, Hahnemann Road
Bournemouth, BH2 5JW
30 Maiden Castle Road,
Dorchester, DT1 2ER
Parking
Bournemouth car park spaces are limited but a long stay car park is nearby in West Hill Road
Bus Links
More Bus: No.51, 70 or X50
Stop: Admirals Walk, West Cliff
1, 3, 16, 18,20,M1,M2, Unibus U4, Night buses N1, N2
Stop: Poole Hill Road
For more bus information visit:
morebus.co.uk or call 01202 338420
next steps
If this is the case, we may offer you an assessment which could lead to support from other NHS services.
Our priority at all times is your safety and the safety of everyone who uses and works at the Retreat.
contact us
The Retreat is an initiative of the Dorset Wellbeing and Recovery Partnership,
the partnership between Dorset HealthCare and Dorset Mental Health Forum.