Mental health support
If you are experiencing crisis or feeling overwhelmed, the first step is to speak out.
If you feel that yourself or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999.
You’re not alone, there are trusted organisations in Darlington who can provide the help you need.
For urgent help in a crisis
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| NHS Support |
Dial 111 and select option 2. |
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| 'Calmer' Text Support by Shout |
Text 'CALMER' to 85258 to connect with Shout for a text conversation that's free, confidential and available 24/7. |
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| Samaritans |
Provides 24/7 confidential listening support to people who are struggling to cope, aiming to prevent suicide. Please call the free helpline on 116 123 for support. |
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| Papyrus |
Under 35s- Papyrus is a UK Charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people- Services are open 24/7. Please call on 0800 068 414, Text: 88247 or email: [email protected] |
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For ongoing support and advice from local organisations
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| Andy's Man Club |
Peer mentoring support group that meets in Darlington, every Monday, 7pm at Firthmoor Community Centre. |
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| James' Place |
Help for suicidal men in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and now Darlington. |
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| MIND |
Darlington MIND offers bespoke mental health support and peer-to-peer mentoring. For more information: Tel: 01325 283 169 or Mobile: 07572 888084 or email: [email protected] |
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| Darlington Connect |
Darlington Connect offers help for people to connect with a range of specialist services who can support with a range of issues from mental and physical ill-health, domestic violence, substance and alcohol misuse, utilities and housing issues, debt and cost of living advice. |
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| Hub of Hope |
The Hub of Hope is the largest directory of mental health services in the UK, with over 14,000 multi-sector organisations listed. It’s free to use through a smartphone app or website, which links you to the most relevant local support. |
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Online advice and information
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| NHS |
Mental health support through the NHS. |
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| ManHealth |
Online support and information, supporting men through difficulties in their mental and physical ill health, ultimately to prevent suicide. |
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| ManUp? |
ManUp? offer free therapy sessions and talks, held online every two week, offering a non-judgemental, anonymous, blokes-only space where you can open up and get real help. |
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| MIND |
When you're living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information is vital. MIND is here to help. |
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