This week, we’re proud to celebrate Local Mind Week – a time to shine a spotlight on the vital work we do here at Darlington Mind to support mental health and wellbeing in our community.
We’re more than just a charity. We’re #YourLocalMind – here for you, your family, your neighbours, and anyone in our area who may be struggling with their mental health. Our mission is simple: to ensure no one in our community faces a mental health problem alone.
What Makes Darlington Mind Unique?
As an independent local charity, we’re part of the Mind network, but we operate entirely on our own. That means:
- We raise our own funds
- We design and deliver services based on local needs
And every penny raised locally stays in the local area
So, when you support us, you're helping people right here in Darlington and County Durham.
What We Do
We offer a wide range of services to support mental health and wellbeing, including:
Counselling Services – confidential, professional support tailored to you
Wellbeing Hubs & Activities – spaces to connect, create, and feel supported
Young People’s Services – for ages 11–25, including mentoring and emotional wellbeing support
Training and Awareness – mental health first aid, workplace wellbeing and more
Housing Support - Supported living and affordable accommodation
Whether you’re looking for help yourself, or supporting someone else, our full list of services is available on our website.
Get Involved: Volunteer or Fundraise
We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the incredible support of our community.
There are so many ways you can get involved:
Volunteer – Join our amazing team and help make a difference through admin support, activities, events, or peer mentoring.
Fundraise – Whether it’s a sponsored walk, bake sale, or birthday fundraiser, every pound raised helps support someone local.
Spread the Word – Follow us on social media and help raise awareness of mental health in our community.
Visit our Get Involved page to find out more.
Stay Connected
Throughout Local Mind Week, we’ll be sharing real stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and spotlights on the incredible work our team does every day. Make sure you’re following us on Facebook,Tiktok, and Instagram to see the latest.
If you’d like to get involved - whether by donating, volunteering, or partnering with us - we’d love to hear from you.
Together, we can build a community where mental health is understood, supported, and never faced alone.
If you would like more information on anything in this blog post, please contact us. We'd love to hear from you.
01325 283169 / [email protected]
