Free Support Services in Liverpool
Find local support services, community help and events in Liverpool, Merseyside.
Local services
Liverpool Citizens Support Scheme
Emergency help for Liverpool residents in crisis, including food, essentials, fuel costs and household items.
Liverpool Household Support Fund
Support for eligible households with food, fuel and essentials.
Citizens Advice Liverpool
Free advice on debt, welfare benefits, housing, energy, discrimination, family and related issues.
Liverpool Money and Debt Advice Service
Free, confidential and independent money and debt advice.
Feeding Liverpool — Get Food Support
Signposts people to emergency food support, including foodbanks and hardship support routes.
Liverpool Community and Voluntary Services Food Help
Information on emergency food providers and crisis food support across Liverpool.
Whitechapel Centre — Always Help Available
Report or refer someone sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness.
The Liverpool Light
Out-of-hours mental health crisis support for adults aged 18 plus, open 6pm to 1am every day.
PSS Wellbeing Centres / Upbeat Liverpool
Support for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, loneliness or other mental health challenges.
Liverpool Domestic Abuse Service
Specialist support for women and girls who have experienced domestic abuse.
South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services
Free confidential advice and support for women in Liverpool experiencing domestic abuse.
Our Liverpool Refugee and Migrant Service
Local refugee and migrant support, including signposting to food, legal support, health advice, English classes and training.
Liverpool CAMHS
Mental health support, resilience tools, specialist help and urgent crisis support for children and young people.
Talking Therapies Liverpool
Free NHS talking therapy for people aged 16 plus registered with a Liverpool GP.
Liverpool Young Carers — Barnardo's
Support for children and young people who care for a family member.
Liverpool Early Help Directory
Support for families before problems become more serious.
Liverpool Children's Centres
Family support, early years activities, parenting advice and child development support.
Liverpool Care Leavers Local Offer — Health and Wellbeing
Support for care leavers with health, sexual health, substance misuse, young parent support and leisure access.
Liverpool Adult Learning Service
Adult learning with targeted support for learners in financial difficulty or with additional learning needs.
Liverpool Ways to Work
Help for residents looking for work, training, skills support and employability help.
Region and county-wide services
Wider area support that still applies in Liverpool, including services set at region or county level.
The Whitechapel Centre
Homelessness and housing charity supporting people sleeping rough, in hostels, or struggling with accommodation.
Mersey Care Crisis Cafés
Safe-space crisis support, including links to debt, housing, domestic abuse, addiction and counselling support.
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
NHS mental health and community health services across Merseyside.
Victim Care Merseyside
Support for victims of crime across Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral.
Merseyside Police Domestic Abuse Support Organisations
List of partner organisations that can help people experiencing domestic abuse.
Merseyside Refugee Support Network
Practical help and information for refugee communities moving on from the asylum system.
Asylum Link Merseyside
Support and advice for asylum seekers and refugees in Merseyside.
British Red Cross Refugee Support Liverpool
Practical and emotional support for refugees and asylum seekers.
Local Solutions Carers Support
Support for unpaid carers across Liverpool City Region.
Crossroads Together Merseyside
Information, advice and practical support for unpaid carers and the people they care for.
Sefton Carers Centre
Free advice, guidance, emotional and practical support, training and holistic therapies for unpaid carers in Sefton.
Knowsley Carers Hub
One-to-one support, information, advice, online community and practical help for carers.
St Helens Carers Centre
Support, information and advice for unpaid carers in St Helens.
WIRED Carers Support
Carer support listed for Wirral through Cheshire and Merseyside carers information.
Wirral Foodbank
Emergency food support for local people in crisis.
Wirral Council Emergency Financial Support
Emergency help with food, utilities, household items and urgent costs for eligible Wirral residents.
Citizens Advice Wirral Crisis Support
Crisis support information including emergency financial support and mental health support routes.
The Open Door Charity
Mental health support, social action, culture and arts-based wellbeing support.
South Sefton Foodbank
Three days of nutritionally balanced emergency food and support for people referred in crisis.
Sefton Emergency Limited Assistance Scheme
Emergency support for residents in severe hardship, disaster or emergency, including PayPoint credit, travel warrants and essential goods.
SWACA / Sefton Domestic Abuse Service
Free practical and emotional support for women, male victims, children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
Knowsley Foodbank
Three days of emergency food and support for local people referred in crisis.
Knowsley Domestic Abuse Support Services
Local domestic abuse advice and specialist support services for people in Knowsley.
Knowsley Financial Advice / Debt Advice
Financial advice line and debt support signposting for Knowsley residents.
St Helens Foodbank
Emergency food parcels designed to last three days for people in crisis.
St Helens Council Food Support
Council information on foodbanks and emergency food support across St Helens Borough.
St Helens Domestic Abuse Service Directory
Local directory of domestic abuse support services in St Helens.
Live Well Directory — Liverpool City Region
Directory of support services across Liverpool City Region, including advice, wellbeing, housing, carers, families and community activities.
The Life Rooms Pathways Advice Service
Helps people find support for mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing, social groups, family or caring roles, money worries and community support.
YPAS — Young Person's Advisory Service
Free wellbeing and therapeutic support for children, young people aged 5 to 25 and families.
YPAS Walk In Support Hub
Same-day mental health support for children, young people and families.
Sefton & Liverpool CAMHS
Support for children and young people with mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties.
Kooth Sefton
Free anonymous online mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 11 to 25.
NHS Sefton Talking Therapies
Free confidential talking therapies for anxiety, depression, stress and common mental health problems.
St Helens Talking Therapies
Free NHS therapy for people registered with a St Helens GP with anxiety, stress or depression.
Knowsley Mental Health Crisis Line / NHS 111 Mental Health Option
Urgent mental health crisis support, available 24/7.
Mersey Care Children and Young People Crisis Response Team
24/7 crisis response for children and young people in St Helens and Knowsley, including advice, assessment and follow-up support.
Mersey Care Health Visitor Portal
NHS guidance for parents and carers from pregnancy to school age, including feeding, safe sleep, development and wellbeing.
Mersey Care Mental Health App Directory for Young People
Safe app directory to support children and young people with mental wellbeing.
The Brain Charity Carers Advocacy Service
Free independent advocacy support for adult carers.
Sefton Advocacy
Supports vulnerable adults to speak up, understand services and have their views heard.
Wirral Family Hubs / Best Start for Life
Family support around child development, behaviour, routines, emotional regulation and early years needs.
Knowsley Adult Social Care Needs Assessment
Assessment for adults whose physical or mental impairment affects independent living.
Knowsley Emergency Support Review
Review route if emergency support is refused and the resident believes the decision is wrong.
Knowsley Free School Meals Support
Help with applying for free school meals.
Knowsley Free School Bus Pass Support
Help for eligible families with children's school travel costs.
Sefton Adult Social Care Teams
Assessments and support planning for vulnerable adults, families and carers.
Pan Merseyside Child Exploitation and Missing from Home Service
Specialist support for young people at risk of exploitation or going missing from home or care.
Catch22 Merseyside Services
Support for young people and families, including missing from home, exploitation and victim care services.
Merseyside Youth Empowerment Scheme
Positive opportunities for young people in areas affected by violence and youth service cuts.
England-wide services
Available across United Kingdom. These appear on local child pages because they serve people throughout United Kingdom.
Shelter London
Free housing advice and support for people facing homelessness or housing problems in London.
Psychology, Mood, Anxiety and Personality Care Pathway
Specialist outpatient psychological therapy service for adults with moderate to severe mental health problems
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
Ealing Advice Service
Free, independent advice on benefits, debt, housing and welfare for Ealing residents.
Working Well Trust Employment Support
Specialist support for people with mental health challenges or neurodiversity on their employment journey.
Family Hubs
A 'one-stop shop' for families to access a wide range of support and information.
Citizens Advice Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
Free and confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal rights.
Wellbeing Lincs
Regional support service helping people navigate life changes and stay independent.
The Bridge East Midlands
Comprehensive housing and mental health support for vulnerable individuals in Leicestershire.
Mind in Berkshire
Free mental health and wellbeing support across Berkshire
Talking Therapies Berkshire NHS
Free NHS talking therapies for anxiety, depression, stress and low mood
Berkshire Healthcare Children and Young People Mental Health Service
Mental health support and signposting for children and young people in Berkshire
Tellmi Berkshire
Free anonymous online mental health support for young people
Berkshire Women's Aid
Free confidential domestic abuse support, advocacy and refuge accommodation
DASH — Domestic Abuse Stops Here
Domestic abuse support, including help with legal options, court support and safety planning
Victim Support Berkshire
Free emotional and practical support for people affected by crime
Age UK Berkshire Information and Advice
Free independent advice for people aged 50+, families and carers
Age UK Berkshire Carers Support
Support, information and advice for unpaid carers
Reading & West Berkshire Carers Hub
Advice, information and support for unpaid carers
Berkshire Sensory Consortium Service
Support for children and young people with hearing, vision or multi-sensory needs
StreetLink
Lets the public alert outreach services when someone is sleeping rough.
National Centre for Domestic Violence
Free emergency legal protection for survivors of domestic abuse regardless of financial status.
National services
Available across the UK. These are shown separately and are not counted as local Liverpool services.
StepChange Debt Charity
Free national debt advice, personalised debt help and fee-free debt management support.
Mental Health Support
24/7 urgent mental health support and crisis line
Universal Credit
Monthly payment to help with living costs if you are on a low income or out of work.
Emergency Services — 999
Call 999 immediately in a life-threatening emergency — police, fire, ambulance or coastguard.
Single Homeless Project (SHP)
Single Homeless Project (SHP) offers housing and homelessness across the UK.
KIDS
Support for disabled children, young people and their families.
Contact
National charity supporting families with disabled children.
Mobilise
Online support community and practical help for unpaid carers.
Carers UK
National advice, information and support for unpaid carers.
Derman
Derman offers mental health and wellbeing across the UK.
Toynbee Hall
Toynbee Hall offers community projects across the UK.
Open Age
Open Age offers mental health and wellbeing across the UK.
Pension Credit
Extra money to help with living costs if you are over State Pension age and on a low income.
Attendance Allowance
Help with extra costs if you are State Pension age or older and need help because of illness or disability.
Carer’s Allowance
Weekly benefit for people who care for someone for at least 35 hours a week.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Benefit to help with extra living costs if you have a long-term disability or health condition.
Child Benefit
Payment to help with the cost of bringing up a child.
Healthy Start
NHS scheme helping eligible pregnant people and families with young children buy healthy food and milk.
Free School Meals
Help with school meal costs for eligible children in England.
Ambitious About Autism
National charity supporting autistic children and young people through education, programmes and advice.
Autism Central
National peer education programme helping families and carers understand autism and advocate for autistic people.
British Dyslexia Association
National advice, information and support for people with dyslexia, families and professionals.
National Deaf Children’s Society
National charity supporting deaf children, young people and their families across the UK.
British Deaf Association (BDA)
National Deaf-led organisation representing Deaf people who use BSL in the UK.
STAMMA
National advice, information and support for people who stammer and their families.
Autistic Girls Network
National support and information focused on better recognition and understanding of autistic girls.
Citizens Advice
Free, confidential advice on money, benefits, housing, work and everyday problems.
National Debtline
Free debt advice and practical tools for people in England, Wales and Scotland.
Mind
Mental health information, support and signposting across England and Wales.
National Careers Service
Free government careers advice and guidance service for anyone aged 13+ in England.
SMART Recovery
A self-help peer support programme for recovery from all types of addiction using science-based tools.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Free information, emotional and practical support for people affected by cancer.
Shelter Cymru Housing Advice
Expert, independent advice for anyone in Wales facing housing problems or homelessness.
Live Fear Free Helpline (Welsh Women's Aid)
A 24/7 helpline for anyone in Wales experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, or other forms of violence.
Age Cymru Advice Line
Information and advice for older people, their families, and carers in Wales.
NHS Social Care and Support Guide
Official guide to help with day-to-day living due to illness or disability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN)
A network helping people find local independent food banks and support across the UK.
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.
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.
NHS 111 Mental Health Support
24/7 access to urgent mental health support by calling 111 and selecting the mental health option.
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 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.
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.
Citizens Advice Help to Claim
Support for Rutland residents in starting and managing a new Universal Credit claim.
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.
NHS Urgent Mental Health Support
24/7 urgent mental health help available by calling 111 and selecting option 2.
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.
Samaritans Emotional Support
Confidential, 24/7 emotional support for anyone struggling to cope or experiencing 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.
Local services
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Liverpool Support Services and Community Help
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