World Mental Health Day: A Place Where Nobody is Turned Away
“A Place Where Nobody Is Turned Away” : Ron’s story shows why mental health support should be part of everyday life When Ron walks through the doors at Darlington Mind, he knows he won’t be judged. There’s no need to pretend everything is fine. No pressure to explain why he’s struggling. Just a warm welcome, a […]
Mark Takes the Mic! Railways to Wellbeing Spotlight
Do you remember our Railways to Wellbeing trail from earlier this year? Our Senior ICT Officer & Tutor, Mark, recently spoke on a podcast about the inspiration behind the project – developed as part of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Darlington played a key role in railway history. It was home to the […]
National Fitness Day: Move for Your Mind
Today is National Fitness Day, a chance to celebrate the role that physical activity plays in supporting not just our physical health, but our mental wellbeing too. While we often think of fitness in terms of exercise routines or gym sessions, staying active can be much simpler and more meaningful. At Darlington Mind, we see […]
National Dog Day: Taking Pawsitive Strides Towards Good Mental Health
At Darlington Mind, we understand that mental health support looks different for everyone. For some, it might be counselling. For others, a creative group or a bit of gardening. And for many, the simple act of walking with a dog can make a world of difference. With National Dog Day coming up on 26th August, we’re […]
New! Our Carbon Reduction Plan
Darlington Mind is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 You can see our carbon reduction plan on our home page.
Celebrating Local Mind Week: We’re #YourLocalMind
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 […]
Have your Say! Take part in a survey for a chance to win £250!
Have your say! The Plan for Neighbourhoods will put £20M into our communities in Darlington over the next 10 years and Darlington Connect wants to hear from you to help shape how that money is spent. What do you love about your community? What needs to change?Your voice matters — the more responses, the stronger […]
Schizophrenia Awareness Day: Raising Awareness & Challenging Stigma
Schizophrenia Awareness Day, observed annually on 25th July, is an opportunity to challenge stigma, raise understanding and highlight the importance of compassionate, ongoing support for people living with schizophrenia and those who care for them. Around 1 in 100 people will experience schizophrenia in their lifetime, yet the condition is still widely misunderstood and often […]
Carnival Fun and Funds Raised!
We recently took part in two fantastic carnival events, raising important funds for local mental health services through prize-winning tombolas and raffles. We are incredibly pleased to say we raised over £300 at Darlington Carnival and over £200 at Northallerton Carnival. A huge thank you to everyone who took part – whether through volunteering, supporting, […]
Beyond Their Strength – Funds Raised for Incredible Charities
On 31st May, the community came together for a powerful evening – Beyond Their Strength – an event rooted in personal grief but transformed into a shared mission for change. The event was inspired by Susan, a mother bereaved by suicide, having lost her only child. In the aftermath of her loss, conversations with Julie, […]