Darlington Mind is a registered local charity that provides professional, confidential support and recovery services for people experiencing emotional or mental health problems and their carers.
Darlington Mind is a relaxed and informal environment and, as a charity, we are dedicated to promoting and preserving good mental health and assisting those experiencing mental distress to regain their full potential in life and work.
We recognise that people are different and have different needs and as a result we offer a wide range of support and recovery services to meet the needs of different people.
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Services Offered
Confidential Counselling Service
Darlington Mind Counselling Service aims to give people an opportunity to explore and discover different coping strategies to deal with their own challenges in life. We would like to support people in developing a greater sense of wellbeing through talking therapies.
All Darlington Mind Counsellors are qualified to Foundation Degree standard (or higher) in Counselling and undergo regular training and personal development courses to continually develop and enhance their skills and expertise.
Darlington Mind Counselling Service is an organisational member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Anger Management Service
Here at Darlington Mind we offer three services for people who have difficulty controlling and recognising their anger. They include a seven week Anger Management course, specialist 1:1 counselling and a monthly support group. On receipt of a referral from your GP we will contact you, assess your needs and discuss which of these options would suit you best.
Mental Health Services for Older People
By promoting and maintaining both physical and mental wellbeing, we aim to ensure that the service user feels safe and comfortable during their days within the centre and that this feeling will return to their home with them.
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity
Sessional fees are payable for some of our services whereas other services are free.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.