In April 2021 Durham County Council decided to commission a new collaborative approach to a range of support services including prevention, early identification and recovery support for people who are experiencing mental health issues. This collaborative approach is known as an ‘Alliance’ where a number of providers pool together their skills, knowledge and resources for the benefit of people in County Durham and aim to provide an improved streamlined service.
Aim, vision, mission and values.
Our aim: to build resilience, supporting people to thrive.
Our vision: to connect communities, drive innovation and empower people.
Our mission: to work together to improve mental health and wellbeing across County Durham.
Our values:
Empowerment – we will help people to be more confident and resilient.
Accountability – together we share responsibility for delivering the best possible mental health services in Durham.
Connection – we’re connected with each other, service users and with local communities.
Innovation – we’ll change the way we work and transform our services.
The Alliance is a free service for people to access and will provide mental health, wellbeing and recovery services to those needing support. The type of support available will include:
Supported Accommodation
Physical Activities
Support with Employment
Befriending
Vocational & Educational Activities
Mental health hospital discharge service
Suicide Postvention Support
Drop-in Service
Relationship Support
Bereavement
Women Only Activities
Floating support (support in your own home or in the community)
The Alliance does not provide support with personal care, dressing, bathing or administration of medication.
Alliance Members
Home Group
Home Group is a housing association with a difference.
Richmond Fellowship
Richmond Fellowship is a national mental health charity.
Creative Support
Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the independence, inclusion and wellbeing of people with care and support needs.
St. Margaret’s Centre
St Margaret’s Centre is an activity, support and training hub for adults in County Durham who need support with their mental health.
If U Care Share
If U Care Share Foundation provide bespoke practical and emotional support to those impacted by suicide in County Durham.
Waddington Street Centre
Waddington Street Centre (WSC) is a mental health charity based in Durham City.
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services.
Subcontractors
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