At Pinfold Medical Practice, we know that health extends beyond medical treatment. Whether you're struggling with mental health, bereavement, addiction, or financial hardship, help is available. Below is a curated list of free and confidential support services for you and your loved ones.

🌿 Mental Health & Crisis Support

• Shout 85258 – Free 24/7 crisis text service. Text "SHOUT" to 85258.

• Durham & Darlington Talking Therapies (IAPT) – Self-refer here.

• Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) – Short-term support for emotional distress. Learn more.

• Papyrus UK (Suicide Prevention) – Call 0800 068 4141 or text 07860 039967.

• RSACC – Support for survivors of sexual violence. Visit RSACC.

• Darlington Mind – Local mental health charity. Explore services.

💙 Bereavement & Grief Support

• Cruse Bereavement Care – National helpline: 0808 808 1677.

• The Good Grief Trust – Find local support here.

• St Teresa’s Hospice & Butterwick Hospice – Specialist bereavement counselling.

🤝 Addiction & Recovery Services

• Humankind – Support for substance/alcohol misuse. Contact here.

• Addictions North East – Counselling services. Call 0191 514 8415.

• Recovery College Online – Free courses on mental health recovery. Join here.

🌈 LGBTQ+ & Specialist Support

• Arcus LGBT CIC – Nationwide counselling. Visit website.

• Daisy Chain – Autism & neurodiversity support. Learn more.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Community Support

• If U Care Share – For families affected by suicide. Call 0191 387 5661.

• Community Peer Mentors (Durham) – Find a mentor.

• UTASS – Upper Teesdale community aid. Call 01833 641 009.

👨‍⚕️ Veterans, Farmers & Anger Management

• The Veterans Hub – Support for ex-military. Get involved.

• RABI (Farmers’ Charity) – Helpline: 0800 188 4444.

• Staying Cool Course (Durham Council) – Anger management support.

🧠 Wellbeing & Mindfulness

• Wellbeing for Life (PCP) – Holistic health programmes.

• Mindfulness Therapy (TEWV NHS) – Free courses. [Refer via your GP].

• The Witham (Barnard Castle) – Creative wellbeing activities.

How to Access These Services

✔ Self-refer via the links/numbers provided.