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.
Asking for help can seem daunting, but there are many organisations in Darlington who are ready to help:
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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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| Andy's Man Club |
Peer mentoring support group that meets in Darlington, every Monday, 7pm at Firthmoor Community Centre |
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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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| James' Place |
Help for suicidal men in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and now Darlington. |
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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? |
At ManUp? they offer free therapy sessions and ManUp? talks, held every two weeks via Zoom, offering a non-judgemental, anonymous, blokes-only space where you can open up and get real help. |
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| CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) |
CALM offers a Mental Health Forum & Chat for Men from 5pm-Midnight everyday for people that to access support outside of work hours. Call, Live Chat or WhatsApp 0800 58 58 58 |
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Attending a group for the first time can be the hardest step on a wellbeing journey.
We spoke to three men who made the decision to seek support through Andy’s Man Club, ManHealth, and MIND about their experiences and advice for anyone who is struggling with their mental health.
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