Free Support Services in Northamptonshire

Searchable directory covering food, housing, money, mental health, employment, energy, community support and other local services.

Searchable directory of community groups and support organisations across Northampton, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley and surrounding areas.

Network connecting residents with approximately 40 food banks, food clubs and social supermarkets across West Northamptonshire.

Emergency food parcels for people experiencing financial crisis in Northampton. A voucher or referral may be required.

Crisis food parcels and essential supplies for residents of Daventry and nearby communities.

Emergency food support for people in Towcester and surrounding South Northamptonshire villages, preferably with an agency referral.

Crisis food parcels for individuals and families experiencing hardship in Brackley and surrounding villages.

Food-bank support and a community café serving residents around the NN2 area of Northampton.

Food, practical assistance, housing support, mental-health help and hardship support for people affected by homelessness, poverty or addiction.

Free cooked meals, food and clothing support, welfare signposting and limited delivery assistance for vulnerable NN5 residents.

Community food support operating from Wellingborough Road in Northampton. Availability should be confirmed before visiting.

Free emergency food support for people experiencing hardship in Corby.

Food parcels, toiletries and cleaning products for people experiencing a financial crisis.

Emergency food parcels and household essentials for residents around Rushden and Higham Ferrers.

Emergency food support operating from Raunds Community Centre for residents of Raunds and surrounding communities.

Food support from the Daylight Centre’s Bradfield Road site for people facing hardship.

Emergency food and practical community support for Kettering residents experiencing financial hardship.

Free food assistance for people in need in and around Kettering.

Free food support for North Northamptonshire residents experiencing hardship.

Free food support for people in need in North Northamptonshire. Contact the provider to confirm collection arrangements and eligibility.

Help accessing food parcels, supermarket vouchers, white-goods grants and other crisis support where funding and eligibility permit.

Free budgeting, money-saving, banking and benefit advice for residents struggling with the cost of living.

Application support and information about Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support for eligible low-income residents.

Information about income, disability benefits, bills, childcare, housing, travel and other financial assistance.

Free energy and water-cost advice for disabled people, their families and carers.

Free help with job searches, training, apprenticeships, volunteering, applications and starting a business.

Personalised employment support for people experiencing health conditions, disabilities or complex barriers to employment.

Free specialist support helping adults with learning disabilities build independence, skills, volunteering experience and employment opportunities.

Information about free digital-skills training, digital-inclusion centres, free data and potential access to devices.

Free mobile SIM cards and data for some eligible people receiving employment-related benefits.

Free food assistance distributed around Gold Street and Kettering town centre.

Free hot takeaway food and drinks for people needing food support.

Local emergency food support operating from London Road in Kettering.

Council route for connecting residents with emergency food assistance around Kettering and North Northamptonshire.

Mobile food, essential goods, financial-literacy support, skills activities, help for mothers and babies, support for displaced care workers and assistance for families with no recourse to public funds.

Free, confidential advice about benefits, debt, energy, housing, employment, consumer problems and related issues.

Free advice covering money, debt, housing, employment, education and legal concerns for Corby residents.

Free, confidential and impartial help with debt, benefits, housing, work, consumer and other practical problems.

Free advice for residents of Northampton, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley and surrounding areas.

Free face-to-face information points in libraries, community centres and voluntary organisations across West Northamptonshire.

Free specialist advice about benefits, debt, housing, energy costs and immigration from its Hazelwood Road centre.

Free specialist welfare, debt, housing, energy and immigration advice from Midland Road in Wellingborough.

Help with benefit entitlement, claims, mandatory reconsiderations, appeals and benefit-related problems.

Regulated advice covering priority debts, repayment arrangements, debt-relief orders and other debt solutions.

Specialist assistance with housing rights, rent problems, possession proceedings and threats of homelessness.

Help with unaffordable energy bills, improving energy efficiency, grants and keeping homes warm.

Free, confidential immigration advice for eligible Northamptonshire residents.

Monthly evening clinic providing free initial legal advice to Northamptonshire residents through Community Law Service and Citizens Advice.

Free housing, homelessness-prevention, welfare-benefit and practical poverty support based in Kettering but supporting residents more widely.

Regulated debt advice for residents of both North and West Northamptonshire.

Adult mental-health crisis support delivered jointly by Northamptonshire Mind and NHFT in Corby.

Free, non-judgmental crisis support and mental-health signposting for adults in Kettering.

Drop-in mental-health support for adults who are struggling or approaching crisis in Rushden.

Free crisis-prevention support, listening and mental-health signposting for adults in Wellingborough.

Free adult crisis support provided through the countywide NHFT and Northamptonshire Mind programme.

Drop-in mental-health support for young people at Café Track in Northampton.

Free mental-health crisis drop-in for young people delivered from Youth Works in Kettering.

Free NHS therapy for people aged approximately 17½ and over experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD and related difficulties.

Counselling, peer support, crisis cafés, wellbeing activities and community mental-health support across several Northamptonshire locations.

Free advice and support for adults experiencing mental-health difficulties, with extended opening on some evenings and weekends.

Free confidential talking therapy for Northamptonshire adults aged 18 and over.

Free confidential counselling, emotional-wellbeing, sexual-health and LGBTQ+ support for children and young people.

NHS assessment, individual and group therapy for Northamptonshire children and young people experiencing mental-health difficulties.

Free consultation and guidance for young people, parents, carers and professionals worried about a young person’s mental health.

Early intervention for pupils experiencing mild-to-moderate mental-health difficulties in participating Northamptonshire schools.

Free mental-health crisis and wellbeing drop-in for young people aged 11–18 and their parents or carers.

NHS support for people aged 14–35 who may be at risk of developing psychosis.

Urgent NHS assessment and short-term intervention for Northamptonshire adults experiencing a significant change in their mental health.

Specialist NHS community support operating across Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and East Northamptonshire.

Countywide NHS assessment and treatment for adults with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder and other diagnosable eating disorders.

Free information and statutory assistance for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.

Advice, homelessness assessments and prevention support for residents who are homeless or at risk within 56 days.

Accommodation and support for adults in Northampton experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their home.

Supported accommodation, benefit assistance and help accessing longer-term housing for homeless people in Northampton.

Supported housing and community-based help for people affected by homelessness.

Practical housing support helping older, disabled and vulnerable residents remain safe, warm and secure at home.

Free, countywide, 24-hour mental-health advice, emotional support and signposting.

Drop-in mental-health support provided by NHFT professionals and Mind peer workers for adults approaching or experiencing crisis.

NHS assessment and specialist intervention during pregnancy and after birth for moderate-to-severe mental-health conditions.

Specialist psychological support for women and birthing parents experiencing mental-health difficulties following pregnancy or infant loss.

Free, anonymous, moderated online mental-health community available 24 hours a day to eligible North Northamptonshire adults.

Free adult-learning courses designed to rebuild confidence, encourage self-help and support recovery from poor mental health.

Free peer-support environment for men to discuss mental health and learn ways to manage their wellbeing.

Free evidence-based wellbeing resources, community activities and educational materials accessible to Northamptonshire residents.

Free community space where men can meet people, take part in practical activities and reduce loneliness.

Free, confidential drug and alcohol treatment, harm-reduction advice, individual support, groups and needle-exchange access.

Free and confidential alcohol and drug support for adults, young people and affected friends or family members.

Practical support addressing housing, relationships, finances and other social problems connected with substance use.

Free confidential STI testing and treatment, contraception, emergency contraception and HIV care.

Free confidential sexual-health testing, contraception, treatment and HIV outpatient care.

Refuge accommodation, outreach, group programmes and recovery support for adults and children of all genders affected by domestic abuse.

Independent domestic-violence advocacy and safety support for people assessed as being at high risk.

Free practical and emotional support for victims and witnesses of crime, including specialist domestic-abuse assistance.

Free confidential specialist support for people affected by rape, sexual violence or sexual abuse.

Confidential medical, forensic and emotional support following rape or sexual assault, whether or not the person reports to police.

Free independent support for people affected by crime, antisocial behaviour, domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, trafficking or serious road collisions.

Free family information, events and support covering parenting, child development, health, relationships, SEND and early help.

Free support with parenting, infant feeding, child development, family relationships, health and other family concerns.

Whole-family early help where difficulties are becoming harder to manage, including parenting, wellbeing, education and domestic-abuse concerns.

Free groups, parent drop-ins, family activities and targeted help for families with children aged 0–19.

Free, confidential and non-judgmental practical and emotional support for families experiencing difficulties in Corby.

Volunteer and staff support for families with young children who are experiencing isolation, stress, poor health or other difficulties.

Free impartial information about childcare, help with childcare costs, early-years provision and family services.

Information about education, health, social care, activities and preparation for adulthood for people aged 0–25 with SEND.

Searchable directory of support for children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs or disabilities.

Free, confidential and impartial advice for children and young people with SEND and their parents or carers.

Free information and support concerning SEND provision, education rights, Education Health and Care Plans and disagreements.

Free peer support, signposting and representation for families of children and young people with SEND.

Specialist information and practical guidance for people caring for someone living with dementia.

Emergency and planned replacement-care arrangements for eligible unpaid carers.

Free advice for older people and families regarding benefits, money, housing, care and local support.

Free regular telephone conversations with a trained volunteer for people experiencing loneliness or isolation.

Countywide NHS assessment, diagnosis, information and follow-up for people experiencing significant memory problems.

Specialist countywide NHS assessment and support for people under 65 who may have early-onset dementia.

NHS mental-health assistance for patients aged 65+ receiving physical treatment at Northampton or Kettering General Hospital, with advice for carers.

Free palliative and end-of-life care for eligible people in Corby and surrounding villages living with life-limiting conditions.

NHS psychological support for children and young people whose physical health or treatment affects their emotional wellbeing, including support for family members.

Free voluntary registration providing SEND information and newsletters while helping the council identify gaps in provision.

Free forum enabling disabled residents to raise issues, contribute to council discussions and influence local services.

Free carers’ assessments, advice line, emotional support, support groups, young-carer assistance and emergency planning for unpaid carers.

Online information and personalised guidance for unpaid adult carers, available at any time.

Free welfare, benefits, disability, mental-health and practical support for serving personnel, veterans and their families.

Free assistance for people experiencing discrimination, hate incidents or immigration-related difficulties.

Welcoming activities, community connection and free advice clinics for refugees and people seeking asylum in Northampton.

Council information and routes to charities supporting refugees, people seeking asylum and migrants with different immigration statuses.

Free off-peak local bus travel throughout England for residents who meet the disability eligibility criteria.

Free basic non-assisted minibus travel for registered Northampton residents unable to use ordinary public transport, although fares or membership charges apply to enhanced options.

Free initial information, safeguarding response and care-needs assessments for adults requiring support to remain safe and independent; charges may apply to ongoing care after financial assessment.

Free parent-carer support groups, individual signposting, ADHD information and family training opportunities.

Programmes and support for adults and children with learning disabilities or autism.

Free independent advocacy for people dealing with adult social care, disability, mental-health or care-related decisions.

Assessed residential respite for eligible children with autism, complex health needs or complex behaviour.

Specialist NHS support for children and young people with learning disabilities and their parents or carers.

NHS assessment for children with developmental delay, neurodisability and other complex health needs.

NHS help for children experiencing difficulties with speech, language, communication, stammering, eating or swallowing.

NHS assessment and recommendations supporting children with self-care, movement, safety, play, leisure and school participation.

Specialist nursing support for eligible children with complex, continuing or acute healthcare needs.

Health visiting, school nursing, breastfeeding support, Family Nurse Partnership, immunisations and children’s weight-management support.