We are still open and are here to serve you
Whilst our offices are temporarily closed to the public we continue to support local people and businesses in Darlington, Durham, Hambleton and Richmondshire.
Why not join the ever growing group of people we are helping to get through the lockdown. Get in touch – we would love to hear from you.
How to get in touch:
For general enquiries: call 07572 888084 or email contactus@darlingtonmind.com (South and West of County Durham and Darlington) or call 01609 780758 or email debra.gell@darlingtonmind.com (Hambleton and Richmondshire)
How can we help?
Please see details below including direct service contacts:
Counselling
Affordable, professional, accessible, confidential and responsive telephone and video counselling: email services@darlingtonmind.com or call 07572 888084
Young Peoples Listening and counselling line
Ages 11 to 18 – here to listen and help if you like it, non-judgemental, friendly, confidential – call 07432 843161 with confidence (weekdays) or email: crew@darlingtonmind.com
Young people – Overcoming anxiety during the Covid-19 lockdown: – A Guide
Loss and bereavement support
Helpline and counselling service call 07377 910377 (weekdays) or email supportline@darlingtonmind.com
Dealing with loss, bereavement and grief: – A Guide
Supported living
Housing solutions for people with mental health conditions – space available now subject to status – email contactus@darlingtonmind.com for an application form
Support for carers
Practical and emotional support for carers and vulnerable older people – email: services@darlingtonmind.com
Also see:
County Durham and Darlington Carers Support https://www.dccarers.org/our-services-12/darlington/carer-support.html
Hambleton and Richmondshire Carers Centre https://hrcarers.org.uk
Support for Business
Expert advice including free Health and Wellbeing diagnostic assessments, affordable counselling for staff, coaching and helpline for managers, training, developing emotional resilience within your workforce: email simon.davidson@darlingtonmind.com
Free prescription collection service
email: services@darlingtonmind.com – do you need help to collect your prescriptions? Signed permission required. All staff involved have been fully trained, vetted, carry picture ID and hold an enhanced DBS check. Darlington and Northallerton.
Video chat and support groups
email: crew@darlingtonmind.com – talk with likeminded people in a supportive, safe and confidential online environment. Free service
Book free daily Welfare calls
For individuals we are offering free welfare calls to see how you are, to listen and provide emotional and practical support if you need it – families can be reassured that there’s someone else who can keep in touch with their loved ones plus free Befriending calls email: crew@darlingtonmind.com (County Durham and Darlington) or Debra.gell@darlingtonmind.com (North Yorkshire)
Free mini-bus hire (with driver)
email: services@darlingtonmind.com – if you need help to transport supplies – we can help – free of charge but donations towards fuel would be appreciated. Unfortunately we cannot carry people at this time during to social distancing regulations.
If there’s other support you need but it isn’t listed above please get in touch – we can guide you to someone who can help.
We hope you all keep safe and well at this difficult time. Stay tuned for updates via this website on new services and information on when our buildings will re-open.
Our sincere thanks to all our funders and fundraisers for your unwavering support.
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