Free Support Services in County Durham
Find local support services, community help and events in County Durham, North East.
Local services
Harbour Support Services County Durham
Support for people affected by domestic abuse, harmful behaviour, or unsafe relationships.
Durham County Council Domestic Abuse Support
Support for people affected by domestic abuse, harmful behaviour, or unsafe relationships.
HALO Project County Durham Support
Support for people affected by domestic abuse, harmful behaviour, or unsafe relationships.
Region and county-wide services
Wider area support that still applies in County Durham, including services set at region or county level.
No region-wide or county-wide services match these filters.
England-wide services
Available across England. These appear on local child pages because they serve people throughout England.
National Centre for Domestic Violence
Free emergency legal protection for survivors of domestic abuse regardless of financial status.
National services
Available across the UK. These are shown separately and are not counted as local County Durham services.
Live Fear Free Helpline (Welsh Women's Aid)
A 24/7 helpline for anyone in Wales experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, or other forms of violence.
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline
A 24-hour freephone helpline for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
A 24-hour freephone helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse.
Men’s Advice Line
Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse seeking advice and support.
Galop
Specialist support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, or hate crime.
Local services
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Support services currently listed directly in County Durham.
Local events
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Upcoming events and activities happening in County Durham.
Categories
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Different kinds of help currently available around County Durham.
Related guides
Trusted advice linked to the kinds of help available here.
Nearby places
You may find extra services and events in nearby towns and areas.
We’re still adding nearby areas.
Council and NHS information
Official information can help with housing, health and local services.
Quick answers for County Durham
What help can I find here?
You can browse local services, wider-area support, community events and practical guides for County Durham on this page.
What if I need urgent help?
If your situation feels urgent, use the urgent help link on this page for crisis support and immediate next steps.
What if there is not enough local help listed yet?
If local listings are still growing in County Durham, we also show wider-area and national support so you still have somewhere to turn.
County Durham Support Services and Community Help
County Durham residents can use this page to find local support services, community help, trusted organisations and practical advice in one place.
Browse local listings first, then explore region-wide, county-wide and England-wide support that is also visible to people in County Durham.
If you are not sure where to start, use the search and category filters to narrow down the kind of help you need in County Durham.
This page is designed to make it easier to discover support in County Durham, including free services, wider area support and practical local help.
Help available in County Durham
This page brings together local support services, community help and events for people in County Durham, North East. You can explore practical help, free activities and trusted organisations in one place.