Durham Samaritans
Contact details
Durham Samaritans
Samaritan House
26 Sutton Street
Durham
County Durham
DH1 4BW
Public phone: 116 123
Email: durham@samaritans.org / jo@samaritans.org
Website URL: http://www.samaritans.org/branches/durham/
General information
Service offered: Telephone helpline operating 24 hours a day offering emotional support for anyone in crisis. Offers a listening service to people who are isolated, feel in distress or despairing. Our national number is 116 123.
Target group: People who feel in despair or are suicidal.
Area served: Durham, Chester le Street, Stanley, Consett, Washington, Birtley, Sedgefield.
How to contact: Phone (116 123) / Email any time
Availability
Monday: Phone 24 hours
Tuesday: Phone 24 hours
Wednesday: Phone 24 hours
Thursday: Phone 24 hours
Friday: Phone 24 hours
Weekends: Phone 24 hours
Office Hours:
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - limited
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Level entrance to ground floor. Interview rooms accessible for wheelchair users.
Other information
Languages other than English:
Charity number: 502104
Year established: 1970
Staffing: 70 volunteers.
Public transport: Opposite Durham train station, close to the bus station.
Record last checked: 07 February 2025