Within Cygnet Victoria House, there are beautifully appointed bedrooms with en-suite facilities. We also have our own gym, occupational therapy area and internet café. In our secure grounds we have a garden club and allotments.

Service user profile

• May be detained under the Mental Health Act (1983), 3, 37, 37/41 or informal
• Primary diagnosis of mental illness with:
  • Complex mental health needs
  • Challenging behaviours
  • Forensic history
  • Substance, drug and alcohol misuse
• Typical diagnoses include: schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, bipolar affective disorder, personality disorder or depression
• Treatment resistant

Integrating with the local community

Where appropriate, access to the local community is an essential step along the pathway to rehabilitation, for both leisure pursuits and for social training such as shopping and using public transport. For this, the hospital is ideally placed.

Situated on the outskirts of Darlington, Cygnet Victoria House is within walking distance of the town centre with its well-established high street and market. Nearby are well-connected train and bus services. Recreational facilities are close at hand too – a gym, swimming baths, a snooker hall, bingo halls, cinema and theatre, a museum, art centre and music forum.