The Retreat

The Retreat The Retreat, is a place to pause, to be heard, take stock and reflect.

07/11/2025

Friday 7 November 2025
Hi all,
Unfortunately, the Retreat in Dorchester is:
• Fully closed until 5pm
• Accepting new people and emergencies from 5pm–6pm
• Open from 6pm–10pm

This is due to a shortfall in staffing. We apologise for any inconvenience.

If you require support for your mental health, please contact Connection on 0800 652 0190

Dorset Mental Health Forum
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

06/11/2025

Thursday 06/11/25

Hi All,

Apologies for the short notice.

Unfortunately, The Retreat in Bournemouth is open to new visitors and those brought in by emergency services only.

This is due to a shortfall in staffing, we deeply apologise for any inconvenience.

We thank you for your patience and understanding whilst we’re experiencing staff shortages and illness.

We will update Facebook and Connection if anything changes.

If you require support for your mental health, you can contact Connection on 0800 652 0190.

Dorset Mental Health Forum
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

05/11/2025

Wednesday 5th November
The Bournemouth Retreat is now fully open.
Dorset Mental Health Forum
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

05/11/2025

Wednesday 05/11/25

Hi All,

Unfortunately, The Retreat in Bournemouth is open to new visitors and those brought in by emergency services only.

This is due to a shortfall in staffing, we deeply apologise for any inconvenience.

We thank you for your patience and understanding whilst we’re experiencing staff shortages and illness.

We will update Facebook and Connection if anything changes.

If you require support for your mental health, you can contact Connection on 0800 652 0190.

Dorset Mental Health Forum
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

04/11/2025

Tuesday 04/11/25

Hi All,

Unfortunately, The Retreat in Bournemouth is only open to new visitors and those brought in by emergency services from 18:00 tonight. Meaning we will not open at all until 18:00.

This is due to a shortfall in staffing, we deeply apologise for any inconvenience.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

We will update Facebook and Connection if anything changes.

If you require support for your mental health, you can contact Connection on 0800 652 0190.

Dorset Mental Health Forum
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

31/10/2025

Hi All, unfortunately the Retreat in Dorchester is closed this evening for face-to-face support.

If you require support for your mental health, you can contact Connection on 0800 652 0190

Dorset Mental Health Forum
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

31/10/2025

Friday 31/10/25

Hi All,

Unfortunately, The Retreat in Dorchester is only open to new visitors and those brought in by emergency services tonight.

This is due to a shortfall in staffing, we deeply apologise for any inconvenience.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

We will update Facebook and Connection if anything changes.

If you require support for your mental health, you can contact Connection on 0800 652 0190.

Dorset Mental Health Forum
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

30/10/2025

Thursday 30/10/25

Hi All,

Unfortunately, The Retreat in Bournemouth is only open to new visitors and those brought in by emergency services from 17:30 tonight.

This is due to a shortfall in staffing, we deeply apologise for any inconvenience.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

We will update Facebook and Connection if anything changes.

If you require support for your mental health, you can contact Connection on 0800 652 0190.

Dorset Mental Health Forum
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

29/10/2025

Wednesday 29/10/25

Hi All,

Unfortunately, The Retreat in Bournemouth is only open to new visitors and those brought in by emergency services between the hours 5pm - 9pm. Outside of these times, it is looking like we will have to fully close.

This is due to a shortfall in staffing, we deeply apologise for any inconvenience.

We will update Facebook and Connection if this changes.

If you require support for your mental health, you can contact Connection on 0800 652 0190.

Dorset Mental Health Forum
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

28/10/2025

Hi All,

28/10/25

The Retreat East has managed to obtain a Practitioner this evening, meaning the service can open to new visitors and people brought in by emergency services.

28/10/2025

Tuesday 28/10/25

Hi All,

Unfortunately, this evening, The Retreat in Bournemouth is fully closed to all visitors.

This is due to a shortfall in staffing, we apologise for any inconvenience.

We will update Facebook if this changes.

If you require support for your mental health, you can contact Connection on 0800 652 0190.

Dorset Mental Health Forum
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

23/10/2025

Thursday 23/10/25

Hi All,

Unfortunately, this evening, The Retreat in Bournemouth is fully closed to all visitors.

This is due to a shortfall in staffing, we apologise for any inconvenience.

If you require support for your mental health, you can contact Connection on 0800 652 0190.

Dorset Mental Health Forum
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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A Place to Pause

Welcome to the Retreat, a service that aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment during the times you are struggling to cope with life. You can attend whether you would like to try to avoid a crisis or feel that you have already reached crisis point.

It is up to you how you define this and you don’t need to be referred.

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