County Durham's Families Information Service

The Homestay service is under the umbrella of Home Group - Care and Support which has a proven track record in supporting vulnerable people, utilising their knowledge and expertise to help people to find effective solutions that will enable them to live healthy independent lives. We provide…

0191 332 4935

If you are a young person in the North East and identify as LGBT+ we provide friendly and practical support We offer friendly, practical support around gender identity and/or sexual orientation. This includes the opportunity to meet other LGBT+ young people. Get in touch with…

01325 731 160

Rehab Guide offers free and confidential alcohol and drug advice services. We work with people suffering from substance abuse to help them reduce or stop drug and alcohol use to lead happy and healthy lives. Whether you're worried about yourself or your loved ones our…

0207 205 2845

Our Learning Disabilities Floating Support service provides tenancy support for people living in their own home who have an identified Learning Disability or difficulty. Up to 35 spaces available across County Durham Support for people aged 18 and over. Short term support for up to two years. Areas…

0191 332 4935
08000 731 837

West Cornforth is a fully furnished supported accommodation service for people with mental health needs, offering medium length support for up to seven years. Our aim is to support people to reach their full potential and take control over their own lives to enable them in…

0300 131 0401

We provide free, independent and confidential advice on housing and homelessness.

Helpline: 0808 800 4444
Legal Line: 0344 515 1877 (for legal appointments only)

Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is a UK charity supporting those affected by conditions that can cause young sudden cardiac death. We provide bereavement support and fund expert pathology investigations at…

01737 363 222

We are Contact, the charity for families with disabled children. We support families with the best possible guidance and information. We bring families together to support each other. And we help families to campaign, volunteer and fundraise to improve life for themselves and others.

Helpline: 0808 808 3555

We are a national organisation supporting girls and women affected by self-injury or self-harm. Our services include: Women’s Self-injury Multi-Channel Helpline, Tel: 0808 800 8088 Free - Tuesday to Thursday 7.00pm - 9.30pm. Text message: 07537 432 444. Information and publications about self-injury. Talks and…

0117 927 9600

ARCH offers support and counselling for anyone affected after abortion. All of our services are offered confidentially, compassionately, without judgement and free of charge for those struggling after abortion through: Our UK wide Helpline, staffed by volunteer Befrienders. - If you want to talk to someone who…

UK wide Helpline: 0345 603 8501

County Durham's Families Information Service

Durham Homestay (County Wide) - Housing related support

Humankind LGBT+ North East

Rehab Guide

Learning Disabilities Floating Support, Home Group – Care and Support

Sedgefield Supported Accommodation, Home Group – Care and Support

Shelter

Cardiac Risk in the Young - CRY

Contact - For families with disabled children

Self injury Support

Abortion Recovery Care and Helpline - ARCH

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