More about the University Front Room
The University Front Room (UFR) is a welcoming, informal, safe space where you can discuss any issues affecting your Mental health. Staff will not offer medication or structured therapy, but rather self-management advice and support that helps you find the solutions to aid your recovery. There is no referral or appointment needed, just turn up and ring the doorbell.
If the staff feel the UFR is not the most appropriate level of support for you, they may offer you an assessment which may lead to further support from the other mental health services available.
The UFR offers a drop-in service specifically for students from all three Bournemouth universities: BU, Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) and Health Sciences University (HSU). .
Opening days and times: Monday to Saturday, 2pm to 9pm
Location: Tolpuddle Annexe 2, Talbot Campus
Off-campus support from The Retreat
The Retreat in Bournemouth town centre and in Weymouth are run by Dorset Healthcare (NHS) in partnership with the Dorset mental Health Forum and open to anyone in the community aged over 18. There is the option to escalate to further clinical support if needed.
The Retreat, Bournemouth town centre:
- Address: Hahnemann House, Hahnemann Road, BH2 5JW
- Opening days and times: everyday, from 4:30pm to 11.30pm
The Retreat, Weymouth:
- Address: The Lantern Trust, Ranelagh Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JD
- Opening days and times: Friday to Tuesday, 4:30pm to 11.30pm
Visit The Retreat webpage for more information
Support from Community Front Rooms
The Retreat is part of the NHS Community Front Room model, which has been successful in supporting other communities across Dorset. Open to anyone over 18, these are welcoming, informal, safe spaces where you can discuss your problems. They are staffed by mental health professionals and peer specialists. If necessary, you may be offered an assessment which may lead to support from other mental health services.
Community Front Rooms: Bridport, Shaftesbury and Dorchester:
- Opening days and times: Thursday to Sunday, 2:15pm to 9:45pm
What to do if it's urgent or an emergency
- If you need urgent help call NHS 111
- If you need urgent mental health support, call 0800 652 0190. Support is available 24/7 and is provided by Connection, part of the Dorset Crisis Response Service
- If you need immediate help call 999 or 01202 962222 if you're on campus