Free Support & Community Events in Barnet
Find free support in Barnet, including housing & homelessness, benefits & cost of living, money & debt. This page currently lists 44 local services. It also includes 29 current community events.
Local services
NHS Barnet Talking Therapies
Free NHS therapy for adults in Barnet with anxiety, depression and other common mental health problems — self-refer online.
Barnet Domestic Abuse Support Hub (BDASH)
Free, confidential support for people affected by domestic abuse in Barnet, including safety planning, advocacy and legal advice.
Age UK Barnet
Free information, advice and practical support for older people in Barnet, including benefits advice, befriending, day clubs and social activities.
Barnet Homes Housing Options Team
Free housing advice and homelessness support from Barnet Homes — call 020 8610 3539 if you're at risk of losing your home.
Homeless Action in Barnet (HAB)
Specialist support for homeless and vulnerably housed people in Barnet, including advice, advocacy and practical help.
Barnet Homes Sanctuary Scheme
Helps survivors of domestic abuse stay safely in their own home by installing security measures — avoiding the need to flee.
Barnet Food Banks Directory
A directory of food banks across Barnet, including Chipping Barnet Foodbank, Burnt Oak Community Food Bank and more.
Chipping Barnet Foodbank
Free emergency food parcels for people in crisis across Chipping Barnet, operated by the Trussell Trust network.
Barnet Resident Support Fund
Emergency financial support for Barnet residents struggling to afford food, energy bills and other household essentials.
Household Support Fund – Barnet
Government-funded support for low-income Barnet households to help with food, utilities and essential household costs.
The Mayor's Benevolent Fund – Barnet
Small one-off grants of up to £200 for Barnet residents in financial need — no repayment required.
Debt and Money Advice – Barnet (Citizens Advice Barnet)
Free, independent debt and money advice for Barnet residents, provided by Citizens Advice Barnet.
Discretionary Housing Payment – Barnet
Extra financial help with housing costs for Barnet residents on Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit who have a shortfall in their rent.
Barnet Wellbeing Hub (Meridian Wellbeing)
Personalised wellbeing support and social prescribing to connect Barnet residents with mental health, community and social services.
DirectMe – Barnet Services Directory for Children and Families
Barnet Council's directory of services and activities for children, young people and families, including SEND, health, childcare and community support.
Barnet SENDIASS
Free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for parents and carers of children with SEND in Barnet, and young people aged up to 25.
Barnet Together
Free capacity building and support for charities, community groups and volunteers across Barnet.
CommUNITY Barnet (CB Plus)
Community services, activities, social prescribing and wellbeing support across Barnet, delivered by CB Plus.
Friend in Need Activity Centre – East Barnet
Day activities, cooked meals, exercise, arts and crafts for older people, disabled people and carers in East and New Barnet.
BOOST Employment Support – Barnet
Free employment, skills, benefits advice and wellbeing support for Barnet residents looking for work or facing barriers to employment.
Barnet MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)
Barnet's single point of contact for child safeguarding concerns — call 020 8359 4066 if you're worried about a child.
Family Services Emergency Duty Team – Barnet
Out-of-hours emergency support for children and families in Barnet — call 020 8359 2000 after 5pm, at weekends and on bank holidays.
Social Care Direct – Barnet (Adult Social Care)
Barnet Council's first point of contact for adult social care needs — call 020 8359 5000 to discuss support for yourself or someone you care about.
Barnet Positive Activities (Barnet Youth)
Free activities all year round for children and young people who live in or go to school in Barnet.
Barnet Warm Spaces
A network of free warm spaces across Barnet — welcoming places to stay warm, get a hot drink, and connect with support.
Connecting Communities – Barnet
Barnet Council’s campaign and programme celebrating the borough's diverse communities and connecting residents with local activities and support.
Volunteering in Barnet (Volunteering Barnet)
Find volunteering opportunities across Barnet — Volunteering Barnet connects residents with local organisations that need volunteers.
Creative Networks – Barnet Arts and Culture
A free network for artists, cultural organisations and creative businesses in Barnet to connect, collaborate and develop.
Community Safety Hub – Barnet
Drop-in hubs across Barnet where residents can anonymously report anti-social behaviour, drug dealing, harassment and other community safety concerns.
Barnet Libraries – Free Activities and Events
Free regular activities at Barnet libraries including Rhyme Times, Board Games, Lego Clubs, Conversation Cafés, IT support and health walks.
Household Support Fund for Families – Barnet
Food vouchers for Barnet families with children on benefit-related free school meals, issued at school holidays.
Barnet Wellbeing Service – Health and Wellbeing Resources (Libraries)
Free health and wellbeing information, resources and signposting available at Barnet libraries.
Barnet Health Walks
Free, friendly guided health walks across Barnet for all fitness levels, helping improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Barnet Local Offer – SEND
Barnet's online directory of education, health and care services for children and young people with SEND, from birth to age 25.
Burnt Oak Community Food Bank
Free emergency food parcels for people in crisis in the Burnt Oak area of Barnet.
All Saints' Child's Hill Food Bank
Free emergency food parcels for people in need in the Child's Hill area of Barnet.
Barnet Family Hubs – Support for Parents and Carers
Free support, advice and activities for parents, carers and families across Barnet through local Family Hubs.
BELS – Barnet Education and Learning Service (Employability)
Free careers information, advice and guidance for young people in Barnet from BELS Employability Advisers.
Mind in Enfield and Barnet Sanctuary
A crisis prevention service offering emotional support and a safe space.
Citizens Advice Barnet
Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, and legal rights.
Colindale Foodbank
Emergency food assistance for individuals and families in financial crisis.
Barnet Carers Centre
Free advice, emotional and practical support for unpaid carers in Barnet — including a helpline, drop-in, carer groups and respite.
Inclusion Barnet
Peer-led support and advice for disabled people living in Barnet.
Barnet Wellbeing Hub
The central gateway for mental health and wellbeing support and social prescribing in Barnet.
National services
These are wider services that can still help people in Barnet, 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.
Barnet Support Services and Community Help
Barnet support services can include food banks, housing help, mental health support, family support, benefits advice, and community projects. OneRoof Connect helps people explore free and low-cost local support in Barnet without needing to search across many different websites.
You can use this Barnet directory to find practical help, trusted local organisations, and upcoming community events. We also include wider national services that can still support people living in Barnet when local options are limited.
People often search for housing support in Barnet, food banks in Barnet, family support in Barnet, and mental health support in Barnet. This page brings those local options together in one place.
If you are not sure where to start, browse by category, search for the kind of help you need, or explore local events and activities in Barnet.
Help available in Barnet
This Barnet page is dedicated to support services, community help and local events for people in Barnet. You can browse services by category, explore free activities, and find practical help in Barnet including food support, housing advice, family help, wellbeing support and crisis support.
Family Support in Barnet
Find family support in Barnet, including parenting help, family hubs, advice services, practical support and trusted local organisations for parents, carers and children.
Food Banks in Barnet
Find food banks and food support in Barnet, including community meals, emergency food help, practical support and trusted local organisations for people who need help with everyday essentials.
Housing Help in Barnet
Find housing help in Barnet, including housing advice, homelessness support, tenancy help, urgent housing guidance and trusted local organisations.
Mental Health Support in Barnet
Find mental health support in Barnet, including wellbeing services, counselling, emotional support, crisis pathways and trusted local organisations.