What mental health support is available to me?

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.

I would like support with stress, worry or low mood

You can self-refer yourself for talking therapies.

Talking therapies in County Durham and Darlington

Visit the Talking Changes website.

Talking therapies in North Yorkshire

Visit the North Yorkshire IAPT website.

Talking therapies in York and Selby

Visit the York and Selby IAPT website.

Talking therapies in Teesside

Visit the Impact on Teesside website.

I am a veteran

Visit mental health support for veterans.

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).

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.

I would like advice and support

• Visit Recovery College Online
• Download a self-help guide
• Create your mind plan

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.

Supporting our region’s health and wellbeing

We offer a wide range of community services as well as inpatient wards and units.

These have their own pages with detailed information and contact details.

I am in a mental health crisis

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

Available 24/7, you will speak to a mental health professional who can listen to you and help you find the right support.

If you are deaf or have hearing loss please use NHS 111 – SignVideo or the 18001 111 Relay UK app.