What mental health support is available to me?

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We provide mental health services for people living in Teesside, County Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire and Selby.

This page includes information that you, or someone you have noticed isn’t feeling themselves, could find helpful.

You can self-refer to some services, but others may require you to speak to your GP for a referral.

We know asking for support can be tough. We are here for you, whenever you are ready.

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I would like support with stress, worry or low mood

You can self-refer yourself for talking therapies.

I would like to talk to someone about how I feel

Durham Tees Valley listening service

Call 0800 046 1313

North Yorkshire, York and Selby mental health support line

Call 0800 0516 171 (Option 2, then 1).

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I would like to join group wellbeing sessions

Join our recovery college

Our ARCH Recovery College in Durham has a range of sessions to people with experience of mental illness, including patients, their family, friends and staff.

Book mindfulness sessions

We offer mindfulness sessions for people who experience repeated episodes of depression or who parent or care for someone with mental ill health or a learning disability.

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I would like advice and support

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Should I speak to my GP about my mental health?

You may consider booking a GP appointment, if you’ve been feeling down for a couple of weeks or more. They can talk with you and may refer you to services that can help. Your GP can also tell you about antidepressants. You can refer yourself to talking therapies (information above), but some people prefer to speak to their GP first.