Substance Misuse Services in Darlington

Darlington Drug and Alcohol Team
Some people end up having huge problems with drugs. They don't plan to, it just happens that way. Sometimes it can be a long time before you realise it's a problem. Some people never realise, they just keep on getting deeper and deeper into it.
You don't have to be an 'addict’ to have a drug problem, and you don’t have to have a problem to benefit from our services.
If you're not sure whether your drug use is beginning to get a bit out of hand, you might want to ask yourself a few questions...

1. Do you have a favourite drug you use?
2. Do you ever use drugs when you're alone?
3. Do you use drugs because you're bored, lonely or anxious?
4. Do you think a lot about drugs and drug use?
5. Do you plan your day to make sure you can use drugs?
6. Do you need to use more and more drugs to get the effect you want?
7. Do you feel irritable or anxious if you don't use drugs?
8. Do you miss your favourite drug if you don't use it for a while?

...and the more 'yes' answers, the more you might benefit from taking a step back from what you're doing, and thinking again about whether your drug use might be starting to get a bit out of hand. If you want to talk to someone, we're here to help. Our services are free and confidential.

We don’t judge and we won’t tell you what to do.

Substance misuse services (which include alcohol misuse) are provided in Darlington by a number of voluntary and statutory agencies. The main two providers are based in the Elmfield Centre, Corporation Road, Darlington and The Grange Road Project, in the Baptist Church premises. In addition, advice, support and counselling are offered from within the Youth Offending & Community Safety Service, based in Darlington. An Assertive Outreach Service, which works with young substance misusers, aimed at the under 19s is available for short-term intensive support and can be accessed via the Youth Offending & Community Safety Service. First Stop, on Tubwell Row offers street level access and advice on how to access Darlington services, particularly accommodation.

A leaflet, listing useful telephone contact numbers, can be obtained from The Darlington Drug & Alcohol Action Team, telephone 01325 346847. The website address is: www.ddaat.org.

Treatment services for 18+ are accessible at both:
The Elmfield Centre 01325 555920
The Grange Project 01325 267230

and for under 18s:
The Darlington Youth Offending Service 01325 346487
The Mulberry Centre 01325 267230
If you would like more information on substance misuse services within Darlington contact Julie Daneshyar on 01325 346847.