If you don’t feel safe or you have a concern about someone else the following contacts can offer support;
Darlington Local Safeguarding Partnership
www.darlington-safeguarding-partnership.co.uk
If you have a safeguarding concern, members of the public can ring 01325 406222 to speak to a member of the Business Support Team.
NSPCC
Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
ChildLine
Helpline: 0800 1111
Police
101
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, talk to a counsellor online
Internet safety advice for Young People and Parents
PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.
Text 0778620967
Children’s Front Door:
Email: childrensfrontdoor@darlington.gov.uk
Darlington: 01325 406222 – between 9am and 5pm. Out of hours: 01642 524552
Other Areas:
North Yorkshire Emergency Duty Team 0300 131 2131
North Yorkshire: 01609 780780 at all times
County Durham: 03000 267 979 at all times
Darlington and Durham Crisis Team 0191 441 5733
North Yorkshire Crisis Team 03000 132000, option 6
www.kooth.com which is an online counselling service for young people
Kooth Letter to Parents March 2020
Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre provides expert support to survivors across Darlington and County Durham, has made the investment to ensure women in crisis or those who are struggling with the long-term impacts of sexual violence can access confidential assistance over the phone.
The new RSACC helpline number is 0300 222 5730 and is open from 10am – 2pm every Monday – Thursday.
Quell
Free, safe and anonymous mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK
Darlington Mind
Open to all young people in the Darlington area – these weekly sessions begin Monday 13 July and can be used for acute issues or if necessary you can self-refer for longer term counselling.
