Summer Support
Here is a useful list of services in case you need them over the summer:
Darlington Connect
Darlington Connect is there to help people to connect with organisations who support with issues such as: mental health, health and wellbeing, finance, accessibility, recreation, poverty, food/clothing etc. It is a single point of contact for people to access the help they require. Darlington Connect is a warm and welcoming space. Information, advice and guidance can be given on a drop-in basis or via a 1-1 appointment. For more information Call: 01325 639507 Or Drop-in, no appointment necessary
Citizens advice
Free independent and impartial advice around issues that impact individuals:
- Financial advice. Support and guidance.
- Benefit entitlement
- Hate crime reporting
- 50+ advocacy service
Foodbanks
Full list of all Darlington foodbanks can be found on the citizens advice page: www.citizensadvicedrc.org.uk/food-banks
Mental health support:
- Camhs crisis teams – 0800 0516 171 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – To call in emergency/crisis only.
- Shout 85258 – Children can text the word shout to the number 84258 to speak to a counsellor via text. Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. giveusashout.org/get-help
- Kooth.com – online support. www.kooth.com
- Darlington Mind – www.darlingtonmind.com
Bereavement
Darlington Mind website also has a dedicated page for bereavement support services available:
