Local Support Information

Foodbank Information

The Foodstore is a place where anyone who finds themselves in times of hardship can come to get emergency food.

When visiting for the first time we will need take a few details from you, this is just to make sure you are getting the help you need. You will always be welcomed into a friendly, warm environment and you can usually have some soup while you wait.

There are a few places in which you can pick up food during the week, this is so that you can visit the place most convenient to you.

• The King’s Centre
  • Wednesday and Friday – 1pm-3pm
• St Mary’s Community Centre Cockerton
  • Thursday 1pm –  3pm
• St Andrew’s Hall
  • Thursday 1:30pm-2:30pm
• St Columba’s
  • Friday 11am-12pm

Safer Homes Project

Safeguarding Vulnerable People From Fire and Crime

Do you know that the fire service, police & county council can provide free advice and resources to help make your home safer from fire & crime?

The Safer Homes Project is collaborative working between County Durham and Darlington Fire & Rescue Service, Durham Constabulary, Darlington Partnership and Neighbourhood Watch/community based volunteers with the aim of assisting isolated and vulnerable residents to improve safety and wellbeing in their home.

To find out more or to tell us about a vulnerable neighbour, friend or relative who might benefit from this service please get in touch.

Tel: 0191 3755561 or 0845 2234221 (calls charged at local rate)

Email: saferhomes@ddfire.gov.uk (quote reference saferhomes)

Website: www.ddfire.gov.uk

St Teresa’s Hospice

St Teresa’s Hospice is an independent charity working across South Durham and North Yorkshire to provide:

• Hospice at Home
• Day Therapy
• In-patient Care
• Family Support and Bereavement Services

Helping people at the time of their greatest need depends on donations, legacies and fundraising – and volunteers enhance all of our services.

Macmillan Cancer Support

The Macmillan Information and Support Centre provides a free, confidential drop in service for anyone affected by cancer. They offer information on a wide range of cancer related topics, financial advice and a bra and headwear fitting service. The staff can help you access counselling services and local support groups. Most importantly have a cup of tea and talk over any problems.

ECA Darlington Recovery and Wellbeing Service

The Recovery and Wellbeing Service offer support for people to choose recovery as a way out of dependency.

The Centre Offers a “recovery-orientated” approach to substance misuse (drug and alcohol) treatment including:

• Recovery and Wellbeing Co-ordinators to support an individual through their journey to recovery
• Advice and information
• Prescribing service
• Psychosocial interventions
• Family support service
• Individual and group work
• Structured day care activities
• Access to peer mentoring and mutual aid services
• Harm reduction

Darlington Citizens Advice