Free Support Services in Milton Keynes
Find local support services, community help and events in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.
Local services
Milton Keynes Food Bank
Emergency food parcels and community food support for people in crisis
Milton Keynes City Council Cost of Living Support
Signposting to support with food, energy, local welfare, household costs and hardship
Milton Keynes Local Welfare Provision
One-off emergency support, normally in goods or services, to prevent serious risk to health, wellbeing or safety
Milton Keynes Crisis and Resilience Fund
Crisis support for low-income households facing hardship
Milton Keynes Household Support Fund
Support route for residents needing help with food and energy costs
Citizens Advice Milton Keynes
Free advice around debt, benefits, housing, employment, consumer issues and family problems
Citizens Advice Milton Keynes Carers Support
Support for unpaid carers who look after someone due to illness, disability, mental health needs, addiction, neurodivergence or age-related conditions
SOFEA Community Larders Milton Keynes
Community larders and wellbeing support for people struggling with food costs
Community Action MK Cost of Living Support
Resource hub for local cost-of-living support, community help and local organisations
UnityMK
Support for individuals and families at risk of homelessness or in crisis
YMCA Milton Keynes
Accommodation and support for young people at risk of homelessness
MK Act
Support and safe emergency accommodation for people and children escaping domestic abuse
Milton Keynes Council Domestic Abuse Support
Local domestic abuse information and support routes
Thames Valley Victim Support
Free emotional and practical support for people affected by crime
Milton Keynes Talking Therapies
Free NHS talking therapies for anxiety, depression, stress and low mood
Mind BLMK — Milton Keynes
Mental health support, wellbeing information and community-based support
Milton Keynes Mental Health Crisis Café
Safe, supportive out-of-hours space for people experiencing mental health distress
Milton Keynes CAMHS
NHS mental health support for children and young people in Milton Keynes.
MK SENDIAS
Free impartial information, advice and support for children and young people with SEND and their families
Milton Keynes SEND Local Offer
Local support information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
Milton Keynes Family Information Service
Information on childcare, parenting support, activities, SEND and family services
Milton Keynes Family Hubs / Children and Family Centres
Family support, early years help, parenting guidance and local support for children and parents
Milton Keynes Adult Social Care
Support and assessments for adults who need help with care, daily living or safeguarding concerns
Age UK Milton Keynes
Support for older people, including information, advice, wellbeing and practical help
Milton Keynes Carers Support
Advice and practical help for unpaid carers living in Milton Keynes
Healthwatch Milton Keynes
Free information and a way for residents to share experiences of health and social care services
Milton Keynes Council Housing Options
Housing advice and support for people at risk of homelessness or needing housing help
Milton Keynes Council Council Tax Reduction
Help with council tax for residents on low income; pension-age residents may get higher support
Works for Us
Support for women into work, training, confidence building and employability
Volunteer MK
Helps residents find local volunteering opportunities and supports community involvement
Region and county-wide services
Wider area support that still applies in Milton Keynes, including services set at region or county level.
Sussex Mental Healthline
A 24/7 phone line for anyone in Sussex who needs urgent mental health support, information or reassurance.
RISE
A Sussex-based charity helping people affected by domestic abuse with advice, practical help and refuge support.
Buckinghamshire Council Helping Hand
Help with food, heating, lighting, bills, household essentials and urgent short-term support
Buckinghamshire Crisis and Resilience Fund
Crisis payments for people who have had a financial shock, unexpected expense or drop in income
Buckinghamshire Family Information Service
Information, advice and support for families, children and young people across Buckinghamshire
Emergency Support for Families and Young People
Help with urgent food, heating, lighting, food vouchers and utility meter top-ups
Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire
Free, confidential, independent advice on debt, benefits, housing, employment, family and money issues
Bucks Mind
Mental health support including wellbeing services, counselling, befriending and peer support
Bucks Safe Haven
Evening crisis support in person or by phone for people struggling with mental health
NHS Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies
Free NHS support for anxiety, depression, stress and common mental health difficulties
Buckinghamshire CAMHS
Mental health support for children and young people
Chiltern Foodbank
Emergency food parcels for local people facing hardship
Buckinghamshire Domestic Abuse Support Service
Domestic abuse advice, safety planning and support for adults and families
The DASH Charity
Specialist support for adults and children experiencing domestic abuse and related complex needs
Victim Support Thames Valley
Free emotional and practical support for people affected by crime
Carers Bucks
Information, advice, wellbeing support and practical help for unpaid carers
Carers Bucks Young Adult Carers
Support for young adult carers, including help accessing grants and practical support
Buckinghamshire SEND Local Offer
Support information for children and young people with SEND and their families
SENDIAS Buckinghamshire
Free impartial advice for parents, carers, children and young people about SEND
Buckinghamshire Adult Social Care
Support assessments and advice for adults who need help with daily living or care needs
Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Adults Board Information
Information on reporting concerns about adult abuse, neglect or exploitation
Age UK Buckinghamshire
Support for older people, including information, advice, befriending and practical help
Community Impact Bucks
Support for local charities, community groups and volunteers
Connection Support Buckinghamshire
Support for people facing housing problems, homelessness, isolation or complex needs
Healthwatch Buckinghamshire
Free information and a place for residents to share experiences of health and social care services
BHT Sussex
Housing, homelessness and support services across Sussex
Brighton Women's Centre
Women-centred support and practical help for women in Sussex
Survivors’ Network
Sexual violence support for survivors in Sussex, including helpline and specialist support
Sussex Beacon
Specialist support for people living with HIV in Sussex and beyond
Amaze Sussex
Advice and support for families of children and young people with SEND in Sussex
The Advocacy People
Free advocacy support for people who need help being heard in health, care or rights-related situations
Crawley Open House
Crawley Open House offers housing, homelessness and practical support for people in Crawley.
FreeShop Crawley
FreeShop Crawley offers free food, essentials and practical support for people in Crawley.
Crawley Community Action
Crawley Community Action offers community projects across West Sussex.
Mind – Havant & East Hants
A local Mind charity promoting good mental health and offering recovery services across Havant and East Hampshire, including Alton.
England-wide services
Available across United Kingdom. These appear on local child pages because they serve people throughout United Kingdom.
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 Milton Keynes 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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Support services currently listed directly in Milton Keynes.
Local events
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Upcoming events and activities happening in Milton Keynes.
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