Free Support & Community Events in Barking and Dagenham
Find free support in Barking and Dagenham, including mental health & wellbeing, money & debt, family & parenting. This page currently lists 57 local services.
Local services
Barking & Dagenham Mental Health & Wellness Teams
Specialist mental health services for adults with serious mental health problems
Barking parkrun
A free, friendly 5k run every Saturday morning at Barking Park — walk, jog, run or volunteer at your own pace.
Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub
A community hub in Barking town centre offering a library, Citizens Advice, nursery, adult learning, housing support, and more.
Dagenham Library and Family Hub
A combined library and family hub in Dagenham offering community resources, support services, and family activities.
Chadwell Heath and Whalebone Community Hub
A community hub in Chadwell Heath offering local services and support for Barking and Dagenham residents.
Marks Gate Community and Family Hub
A community and family hub in Marks Gate offering local services and support for Barking and Dagenham residents.
Thames Community Hub
Community hub offering library services, activities, and local support in Barking
Village Community Hub
Community hub offering family support, sensory activities, and health clinics in Dagenham
Parsloes Community Hub at Kingsley Hall
Multi-purpose community hub offering nursery, church, food support, and community activities in Dagenham
Cost of Living Support (Barking & Dagenham Council)
Council-wide support service connecting residents to help with money, food, energy, wellbeing, and employment
Housing Advice Service (Barking & Dagenham Council)
Council housing advice and homelessness prevention service offering guidance, temporary accommodation, and housing options support
Marks Gate Community Food Club
Weekly community food club in Marks Gate
B&D Works
Free council employment support service helping residents find work, improve skills and widen job options
Homes and Money Hubs
Caseworker support for residents with debt, arrears, benefit issues and wider financial hardship.
Carers of Barking and Dagenham
Advice, information and support for people caring for family members or loved ones
Young Carers Support
Support, activities and advice for young people aged 8-18 who care for family members
Family Information Service
Free advice and information on childcare, activities and family support
Barking and Dagenham SENDIASS
Free, impartial advice and support for families with special educational needs
Children and Young People Disability Hub (CYPD Hub)
Inclusive support, activities and early help for families with disabled children
Barking and Dagenham Citizens Advice Bureau
Free, independent advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment and consumer rights
Community Warm Spaces
Free warm spaces across the borough where you can stay warm, socialise, and access refreshments
Psychology, Mood, Anxiety and Personality Care Pathway
Specialist outpatient psychological therapy service for adults with moderate to severe mental health problems
Talking Therapies – Barking and Dagenham
NHS primary mental health service offering talking therapies including CBT, counselling, and guided self-help
Older Adult Mental Health and Memory Service
Specialist mental health and memory service for older adults aged 65+ and dementia support including Admiral Nurse care
Home Treatment Team (HTT)
24/7 acute mental health crisis service providing emergency home-based treatment to prevent hospital admission
Barking and Dagenham CAMHS
NHS mental health support for children and young people in Barking and Dagenham, from birth to 18.
Barking and Dagenham Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
NHS mental health support for children and young people in Barking and Dagenham schools, helping with anxiety, low mood and wellbeing.
Ab Phab Youth Club
Inclusive youth club for disabled and non-disabled young people aged 11–25 in Barking and Dagenham.
Peer Support Group (PSG) Youth Club
A peer-led youth group for young people aged 11–25 in Barking and Dagenham, supporting those affected by mental health issues through workshops and peer support.
The Source Wellbeing Centre (Barking Churches Unite)
A welcoming drop-in wellbeing centre in Barking town centre offering practical help, advice, activities and free refreshments to anyone who needs support.
Becontree Community Hub
A council-run community hub in Dagenham hosting a wide range of free family, wellbeing and disability support services, including perinatal mental health and Mums Matter.
Free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme – Barking and Dagenham
Free holiday clubs with healthy meals and fun activities for children aged 5–16 who receive benefit-related free school meals.
Barking Learning Centre – Poetry Group
A fortnightly poetry group meeting every other Wednesday at Barking Learning Centre, open to all.
Barking Learning Centre – Basic IT / Computer Sessions
Free drop-in basic IT and computer sessions at Barking Learning Centre, run on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays.
Thames Community Hub – Community Warm Space
A welcoming warm space at Thames Community Hub in Barking, open Monday to Friday with free activities, tea, crafts and conversation.
Thames Community Hub – Clothes and Toy Bank
Free clothes and toy donations available at Thames Community Hub in Barking for families who need them.
Thames Community Hub – Make Do & Mend / Upcycling and Crafts (Shed Life)
Free weekly Make Do & Mend upcycling and crafts sessions every Tuesday at Thames Community Hub in Barking, run by Shed Life.
Barking junior parkrun
A free, fun 2k run every Sunday morning at Barking Park for children aged 4–14 and their families.
Free Tennis Open Days – Barking and Dagenham
Free tennis taster sessions for all ages and abilities at Barking Park and Central Park, organised by Barking and Dagenham Council.
Dagenham Learning Centre – Community Warm Space
A free Community Warm Space open Monday to Friday at Dagenham Learning Centre, with tea, activities and a welcoming atmosphere.
Village Community Hub – Coffee Morning
A free weekly coffee morning every Tuesday at Village Community Hub in Dagenham — come for a cup of tea and a natter.
Village Community Hub – Stay and Play
Free Stay and Play sessions for babies, toddlers and their parents at Village Community Hub in Dagenham.
Village Community Hub – Community Warm Space
A free Community Warm Space at Village Community Hub in Dagenham, open to all during the week.
National Year of Reading 2026 – Barking and Dagenham Libraries
A UK-wide reading campaign with a range of free local events and activities at Barking and Dagenham libraries throughout 2026.
Health and Wellbeing Pop-Up Events – LBBD
Free drop-in health and wellbeing pop-up events at Barking and Dagenham libraries and hubs, offering NHS health checks, advice and community support.
Celebrating Faith and Health in Barking and Dagenham
An annual event bringing together faith leaders, health professionals and community partners to tackle health inequalities in Barking and Dagenham.
Wild and Free in LBBD – Ranger Service Nature Activities
Free outdoor nature activities for families in Barking and Dagenham’s parks, run by the LBBD Ranger Service and TinderSticks throughout the year.
Barking Foodbank (Trussell Trust)
Emergency food supplies for local people in crisis.
Citizens Advice Barking and Dagenham
Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal issues.
Al Madina Mosque Community Food Club
Weekly food support and community kitchen sessions open to all.
Humdum Community Kitchen
Freshly prepared hot meals and food support for those facing hardship.
DABD Welfare and Benefits Advice
Expert support with benefits, financial independence, and disability equipment.
Mind Havering, Barking and Dagenham
Local mental health support including advice, advocacy, and peer support groups.
Barking and Dagenham Citizens Advice
Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal issues.
NELFT Barking & Dagenham Talking Therapies
Free NHS psychological support for common mental health issues.
Barking Foodbank
Providing emergency food parcels to local people in crisis.
DABD (Disabled Association Barking and Dagenham)
Comprehensive support for people with disabilities and long-term conditions.
National services
These are wider services that can still help people in Barking and Dagenham, and they still appear in search and category browsing.
Childline
A free, private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19.
Crisis
National charity for people experiencing homelessness, providing education and housing advice.
Scope Helpline
Free, independent and impartial advice and support on issues that matter to disabled people.
Age UK Advice Line
A free, confidential national telephone service for older people, their families, and carers.
The Mix
Essential support for under 25s on everything from mental health and relationships to money and housing.
YoungMinds
Mental health support for children, young people, and advice for their parents.
Citizens Advice Adviceline (England)
Free, confidential, and impartial advice on money, legal rights, and consumer issues.
Homeless Link (Homeless England)
A comprehensive database to find local homelessness services across England.
Anxiety UK Support Services
Specialist support, therapy, and advice for those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression.
Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN)
Connecting people to independent food aid providers across the UK.
Centrepoint Youth Support
Housing advice and support for young people aged 16-25 at risk of homelessness.
Crisis UK
National charity providing practical support to help people exit homelessness.
Home-Start UK
Practical and emotional support for families with at least one child under five.
Independent Age Helpline
Free advice and support for older people facing financial hardship or needing help with care.
FoodCycle
Free weekly community meals made from surplus food for anyone in need of food or company.
NHS 111 Mental Health Support
24/7 urgent mental health support through the NHS 111 service.
FareShare
Fighting hunger by redistributing surplus food to frontline charities.
Action for Children
Practical and emotional support for children, young people, and families.
Coram Family Lives Support Line
Free, confidential helpline for any aspect of parenting and family life.
Parent Talk
Online support and advice for parents and carers from expert coaches.
Scope - Disability Information and Advice
Free, independent and impartial information and support for disabled people.
NHS Healthy Start
Help to buy healthy food and milk for pregnant women and families with young children.
Independent Age Support
Support for older people to live with independence and dignity.
Samaritans Emotional Support
24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope.
Age UK
A free national advice line and local services supporting older people with money, care, and loneliness.
Gingerbread
Specialist advice and community support for single parent families.
NHS 111 Online
Get urgent medical help or advice online for non-life-threatening conditions.
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline
A 24-hour freephone helpline for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
Action for Children Parent Talk
Free and confidential live chat and advice for parents and carers of children.
Feeding Britain: Affordable Food Clubs
A national network of community food clubs offering low-cost groceries and support.
Shaw Trust: Employment Support
Specialist support to help people with disabilities or health conditions find and keep work.
Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline
Expert advice and practical support for single parent families.
FareShare Food Support
Connecting surplus food to community groups and charities to tackle hunger.
Samaritans Listening Service
24/7 confidential support for anyone experiencing distress or needing to talk.
Citizens Advice Help to Claim
Expert support to help you make your first claim for Universal Credit.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
A 24-hour freephone helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse.
Help through Hardship Helpline
A free, confidential helpline providing support for those struggling to afford essentials.
Family Action - FamilyLine
Free emotional support and practical guidance for adults on any aspect of family life.
StepChange Debt Advice
Free expert debt advice and tailored debt solutions available across the UK.
Rethink Mental Illness Advice Service
Expert advice and information for people severely affected by mental illness and their carers.
Parent Talk by Action for Children
Free, confidential advice for parents and carers from trained family support workers.
NHS Urgent Mental Health Support
24/7 urgent mental health support and access to psychological therapies.
Shout Crisis Text Line
A 24/7 free, confidential text-based support service for anyone in mental health crisis.
Crisis Skylight Support
Practical support and training to help people leave homelessness behind for good.
Home-Start Family Support
Local volunteers supporting families with young children through difficult times.
NHS Talking Therapies
Free, confidential NHS treatments for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression.
Turn2us Financial Support
Charity helping people in financial hardship access benefits, grants, and other financial assistance.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Free, confidential, and independent advice on benefits, debt, and legal issues.
St Giles Trust Employment Support
Holistic help to overcome complex barriers and secure stable employment.
Gingerbread Support Service
Expert advice and practical support for single parent families.
National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV)
Fast, free emergency legal injunction service for survivors of domestic abuse.
Age UK Advice and Support
Free, confidential information and advice for older people on money, care, and housing.
NHS Every Mind Matters
Expert NHS advice and practical tools to help you look after your mental health.
Family Rights Group Advice Line
Legal and practical advice for families involved with children's social services.
Local Council Crisis and Resilience Fund
Financial help from your local council for essential costs like food, energy, and bills.
Shout 24/7 Crisis Text Service
A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in crisis.
Samaritans - 24/7 Emotional Support
A safe place to talk 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for anyone struggling to cope.
Shelter England Advice Services
Expert advice and legal support for people facing housing issues or homelessness.
Citizens Advice England Adviceline
Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal rights.
Citizens Advice National Help
Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal rights for anyone in England.
Family Rights Group
Free confidential advice for parents and wider family involved with children’s services or care processes.
Contact — Families with Disabled Children
Advice and support for parents of disabled children.
Grassroots Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention support, training and signposting resources.
PayPlan
Free debt advice and repayment support available online and by phone across the UK.
The Silver Line
A free 24/7 helpline offering friendship, conversation and support for older people.
StepChange Debt Charity
Free national debt advice, personalised debt help and fee-free debt management support.
Turn2us Grants and Benefits Search
Free tools to check benefits, search for grants and find financial support.
Op FORTITUDE
Free central referral pathway for Armed Forces veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The Respite Association
Grants toward appropriately qualified respite care for eligible disabled, sick, elderly or terminally ill people and their unpaid carers.
Family Lives
Free parenting helpline, online chat, email support, parenting courses and information about separation, bullying and family difficulties.
Family Fund
Grants for eligible low-income families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, covering items such as appliances, clothing, computers and sensory equipment.
Disabled Living Information Service
Free independent-living information and guidance about disability equipment and practical solutions.
Disability Law Service
Free legal advice for disabled people and carers concerning community care, discrimination, employment and other disability-rights issues.
Disability Grants Directory
Free searchable resource identifying charities and trusts that may fund disability-related equipment, adaptations and other needs.
Operation Courage
NHS mental-health support for Armed Forces veterans, reservists, people leaving the military and eligible family members.
Student Health Association Assistance Fund
Bursaries of up to £500 for eligible disabled students in higher education who have first applied for Disabled Students’ Allowance.
Samaritans Nottingham Branch
24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone struggling to cope or in crisis.
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support
Free information, practical advice and telephone support for people affected by dementia and their families.
MoneyHelper
Free government-backed guidance on debt, budgeting, benefits, pensions, borrowing and managing money.
Family Rights Group Advice Service
Free expert legal advice for families involved with children's services or family court.
Working Families Legal Advice
Free advice on employment rights and in-work benefits for parents and carers.
Contact for Families with Disabled Children
Free national advice, information and support for families caring for disabled children or children with additional needs.
Tellmi
Free, anonymous mental health app with peer support for ages 11+ across the UK, with commissioned counselling in selected areas.
distrACT App
App providing private support and coping strategies for self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
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.
Victim Support
Independent support for anyone affected by crime, providing emotional and practical help.
Veterans’ Gateway
A free first point of contact connecting veterans and families with suitable support around housing, health, money, work and welfare.
Help Through Hardship
Free advice about benefits, grants, income and emergency food by phone.
Learn My Way – Free Digital Skills for Beginners
Free online beginner-friendly digital skills learning from Good Things Foundation for people across the UK.
Find Local Digital Inclusion Support
A free UK-wide map from Good Things Foundation to help people find local digital inclusion support.
CMS Clarity – Child Maintenance Clarity Check
Free online child maintenance calculator and practical guidance for separated parents.
Barking and Dagenham Support Services and Community Help
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Family Support in Barking and Dagenham
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Food Banks in Barking and Dagenham
Find food banks and food support in Barking and Dagenham, including community meals, emergency food help, practical support and trusted local organisations for people who need help with everyday essentials.
Housing Help in Barking and Dagenham
Find housing help in Barking and Dagenham, including housing advice, homelessness support, tenancy help, urgent housing guidance and trusted local organisations.
Mental Health Support in Barking and Dagenham
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