First Stop Darlington

First Stop Darlington Provides a Wellbeing & Work Hub in Darlington and houses a range of practical & free facilities.

We provide information, advice, guidance and support to people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives that may make them vulnerable to a range of outcomes, such as debt, eviction notices, homeless, poor mental health, increased anxiety and stress, benefit problems, relationship issues. If you are just in need of a listening ear and a non-judgemental chat, maybe even some problem solving,

then First Stop is here for you. As well as one to one sessions, we provide workshops, training and activities to help people with their self confidence, improve their skills and gain pre-employment support and advice to support them in moving forward with their lives. We help you make sense of your benefit commitments and to make sure you do not get sanctioned or have benefits removed inappropriately. We also provide activities that help to reduce anxiety and relieve stress, such as our bespoke 7 Steps to Self Confidence course, peer led Art/Craft Sessions and take part in outdoor activities when weather appropriate too. We offer free computer courses aimed at taking learners from the basic use of the computer to using the internet/email/using software packages such as word and spreadsheets. We are happy to adapt our courses to suit the needs of learners. Courses are aimed at anyone over the age of 18 who wishes to know more about using computers and helping them progress their IT skills.

Today we were getting carnival ready. What an absolute laugh we had. We will be doing one final session. If you would li...
03/06/2026

Today we were getting carnival ready. What an absolute laugh we had. We will be doing one final session. If you would like to join the carnival fun get in touch x Darlington Community Carnival Following

Last week at the allotment we not only planted beetroot, carrots and more chillies but we also stencilled these amazing ...
02/06/2026

Last week at the allotment we not only planted beetroot, carrots and more chillies but we also stencilled these amazing paintings. For more information about how you can join in contact us 😀 our community space is about just enjoying time with nature and allowing yourself to just relax and take time away from everything x creations with Sophie Kelly our amazing artist x

02/06/2026

As you may have heard Citizens Advice Darlington had a fire in their office last week. Everyone is thankfully safe.

Their Community Support Team that run the Crisis Support and Community Care schemes is temporarily relocating to First Stop Darlingtonfrom tomorrow 2nd June 2026.

The team can still be contacted on the same telephone numbers and emails or in person at First Stop.

The drop in service for advice is still operating from their offices on Church Row, Monday-Friday 10am-12pm.

First stop is located at 32 Houndgate, Darlington, DL1 5RH.
Opening times: Monday-Friday 10-1pm & 2-4pm

For crisis support, phone: 0800 058 4055 or email: [email protected]

For community care scheme, phone: 01325 734990 or email: [email protected]

This is going to be a great event, please support it if you can.
26/05/2026

This is going to be a great event, please support it if you can.

Did you hear about this event? Take a look, have a wander over, and take advantage of the available advice, opportunitie...
20/05/2026

Did you hear about this event? Take a look, have a wander over, and take advantage of the available advice, opportunities, and wellbeing support!

Our view for the afternoon - so peaceful and tranquil x
30/04/2026

Our view for the afternoon - so peaceful and tranquil x

Please see attached the 2026 Mental Health Awareness week itinerary here at First First Stop Darlington
27/04/2026

Please see attached the 2026 Mental Health Awareness week itinerary here at First First Stop Darlington

22/04/2026

Darlington Community Carnival - 2026
27th June,
Hopetown.

Decided to join the trend! This is Jess - our Well-being support worker! Jess runs a variety of groups including The All...
26/02/2026

Decided to join the trend! This is Jess - our Well-being support worker!

Jess runs a variety of groups including The Allotment group, walk and natter and Monday fun group. She also supports the amazing Mindset Course, which has helped so many people over the last few years.

Jess loves walks in the countryside and being near water - so waterfalls are her favourite place to be.

She is passionate about food and in her free time loves to cook (and equally eat)!

Jess does her flaws and does frequently forget but then this can be solved with post it notes!

Check out our mindset course!
30/01/2026

Check out our mindset course!

Address

32 Houndgate
Darlington
DL15RH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441325254463

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