If you have a safeguarding concern about a child or young person who lives in County Durham, First Contact is the service to call.  First Contact brings together staff from Children and Young People's Services with partners such as Durham Constabulary and Health.

Telephone:  03000 267 979

E-mail:  scd@durham.gov.uk

Website:  www.durham.gov.uk/.../firstcontact

If you require support with emotional wellbeing, domestic abuse, drugs and alcohol etc. please consider using the resources listed on this page.