Durham Mental Wellbeing Alliance

05/02/2026

Come along TOMORROW 9.30-11.30 for a warm healthy breakfast, a cuppa and a chat!!! 📣

05/02/2026

Just a reminder that Creative Support North East are at the Silverdale Hub in Newton Aycliffe every Friday, 9.30am-12.30pm to support with all manner of paperwork.

Hub 10-11 Silverdale Place
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 7DZ

To book an appointment, contact durham.fs@creativesupport.org.uk or 01388 771502.

04/02/2026

To commemorate Time to Talk Day 2026 this Friday, we have been working with Stamp it Out Ambassadors and members of the County Wide Forum to co-create a resource about having mental health conversations.

You can download this booklet in a printable format on our website via the link below, to help you make talking about mental health less scary!

https://www.durhammentalwellbeingalliance.org/news/

30/01/2026

Our Durham Mental Wellbeing Alliance service, Wellbeing and Recovery service is now opening drop-ins in Chester-Le-Street!
Support to help you improve on your mental wellbeing, information as follows on the poster :)

30/01/2026

Lovely feedback for St Margaret's Centre, which provides wellbeing activities, social groups, and structured training and volunteering opportunities to help people improve their mental health and self-confidence.

Find out more about the services available through the Alliance via our website: https://www.durhammentalwellbeingalliance.org/

29/01/2026

Don't forget, our next service user focus group is tomorrow!

If you use one of the Durham Mental Wellbeing Alliance services, here is your opportunity to let us know what you think.

We are running a service user focus group on Friday 30th January, 10.30am-12.30pm, at the Waythrough Silverdale Hub in Newton Aycliffe.

We would love to hear from you!

29/01/2026

We’re creating a new plan to better support families and individuals who are struggling with day to day living costs — and your feedback is essential.

If paying bills is a constant challenge, or you’ve faced financial pressures in the past, please take a few minutes to fill out our survey. Your experiences will help us shape a plan that truly meets the needs of our community.

Take the survey and help make a difference.
👉https://letstalkcountydurham.co.uk/en-GB/projects/hardship

27/01/2026

New Weekly Drop‑In Sessions at Chester‑le‑Street Community Association,

We are pleased to announce a new weekly mental health outreach drop‑in for adults (18+) living in Chester‑le‑Street and the surrounding areas.

Our service offers free, friendly support to help you access mental health and wellbeing services, build confidence and independence, and receive advice or emotional support when you need it.

When: Every Wednesday, 1pm–3pm

Starting: 4th Fabruary 2026

Where: Chester‑le‑Street Community Association,
5 Newcastle Road, Chester‑le‑Street, DH3 3TS.

No appointment is needed; simply call in for guidance and support.

Or Contact:
Dean: 07796 329517
Dean.Whelan@homegroup.org.uk

Durham Mental Wellbeing Alliance

27/01/2026

This looks like an excellent resource!

No subscriptions. No payment details. No adverts.

The CALMzone app is free to use, full of science-backed, expert-created support to help you feel better. Because vital mental health tools shouldn’t be hidden behind a paywall 📣

From ways to track your mood, manage panic and anxiety, and deal with some of life’s tough stuff, it’s an everyday way to check-in. Full of practical tools to look after your head and feel better.

Su***de prevention is about more than crisis point. It’s also about helping people manage life’s stresses and providing practical support, so no-one feels like su***de is their only option 💚

Download CALMzone today and see what works for you 👉 https://smart.link/21ys1y2nmuzad

📱 Search CALMzone in your app store.

CALMzone was made possible thanks to funding from ICAP Charity Day, Roger Raymond Charitable Trust, Flat Iron Fund, Fairy Water Trust and Graham Shapiro Foundation.

26/01/2026

📣COME ALONG THIS THURSDAY!!!📣

Come along on Thursday 29th January 10-11.30am to meet our volunteers and have a chat over a cuppa to find out what volunteering entails, the training involved, and how it can enrich your life! 🫶

To register your interest to be a volunteer please contact: sisters@aspire-northeast.co.uk or call 01913891504

23/01/2026

Wonderful feedback for Waythrough!

Find out what they and the other Alliance services offer via our website: https://www.durhammentalwellbeingalliance.org/