This is a confidential, multi-agency service for adults (aged 18 years and over) experiencing substance misuse difficulties. The aim of the service is to provide harm minimisation, treatment and recovery for all service users.

We aim to offer ways for local people with drug and alcohol problems to become free from their dependence.

The way we work is very simple – it is one alcoholic talking to another – if you want to contact us – either because you want help with your drinking problem or because you are professionally interested in the work we do please feel free to get in touch

Talking Changes IAPT Durham and Darlington Talking changes is a self-help, counselling and talking therapies service designed to help anyone living in the County Durham and Darlington area to deal with common mental health problems such as stress, anxiety or depression, as well as panic phobias obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post traumatic stress disorder.

Perinatal Community Mental Health Team (Darlington and Durham) Providing perinatal community mental health support to women who are experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy or in the first year after they have had their baby.

Acute Psychiatric, Elm Ward and Maple Ward Elm Ward and Maple Ward are both 20 bedded adult acute admissions wards, based at West Park Hospital in Darlington. The wards offer short term admission to people experiencing mental illness, when the risks are too high for them to be treated and supported within their own home. A multi disciplinary care package is provided to reduce risks and stabilise illness to a level that people can return home at the earliest opportunity. The service is for adults aged 18 years and up. It does not discriminate against age but focuses on safety. Both wards offer physical health support, psychological therapies, medication reviews, occupational therapies and risk assessment.

Activities, Community Garden and Allotments, Garden Kitchen, Natural Therapy Suite, Hydrotherapy Pool, support for adults with Disabilities, support for young people and adults with Downs Syndrome and their families, Community garden gym, drug and alcohol service, community mental health team and much more

ManHealth ManHealth provide free peer support groups and a WebChat and Connect service across County Durham and Northumberland for men with depression and other mental health conditions. We know that the intense emotional pain you can experience when depressed can distort your thinking so it becomes harder to see possible solutions to problems, or to connect with those who can offer support. Suicide might seem like the only way to make the pain stop. We also know that peer support offered by someone who has a lived experience of mental ill health can help men.

Breathing Space Breathing Space provides a rural church base in an idyllic setting for groups, organisations and individuals to explore and improve their overall health and well-being. We run courses, activities and events that make use of our beautiful 800 year old church environment (St. Michael’s & All Angels Church) and local nature reserve (Witton Dene). Our activities are informed by the Five Ways To Wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Learn, and Give.We are committed to a caring and compassionate response to people’s needs that has, as its source, an open, inclusive & non-discriminatory Christian spirituality. Encouraging individuals to explore creative ways to maintain positive health & wellbeing.

Mental Health Support Service Adults (Durham and Darlington Listening Service) We provide a listening, support and signposting service for adults living in County Durham and Darlington who are in mental or emotional distress.

Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.

We can meet with you in a range of locations, including community venues or at our Hartlepool base (opposite Morrisons) or Stockton base (on Yarm Road near Yarm Lane). We have daytime, evening and weekend sessions available. At both Hartlepool and Stockton we have comfortable, warm and spacious reception areas where you will receive a warm welcome and in which you can relax before your appointment.