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Free Support Services in Newport

Find local support services, community help and events in Newport, Isle of Wight.

Local services

Citizens Advice Isle of Wight

Free advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment and consumer problems from Newport.

Money & Debt
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Healthwatch Isle of Wight

Free health and social-care information, advice and complaints guidance from the Riverside Centre.

Health Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Newport Foodbank

Emergency food support for people in crisis through the Isle of Wight Foodbank network.

Food Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Newport Family Hub

Advice and family support from pregnancy to age 19, or 25 for young people with SEND.

Family & Parenting
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Isle Help Advice Centre

Advice centre in Newport helping people access free information, crisis support and guidance.

Money & Debt
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Pan Community Larder

Community food support in Newport through Pan Together’s local larder service.

Food Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Pan Together

Community hub supporting residents of East Newport with practical help and local connections.

Community Projects
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Independent Arts

Creative health charity using the arts to improve wellbeing and reduce social isolation.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Community Action Isle of Wight

Support for community groups, local projects, volunteering and voluntary organisations across the Island.

Community Projects
Newport
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Carers IW

Free support, carers’ assessments, training, groups and individual advice at the Riverside Centre.

Carers Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight NHS Carers Lounge

Support for carers during hospital admission, stay and discharge, with information and emotional support.

Carers Support
Newport
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Two Saints Safe Haven Newport

Safe space in Newport for adults experiencing a mental health crisis.

Crisis Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Newport Health and Wellbeing Centre

Integrated Newport centre bringing together community health, wellbeing and mental health support.

Health Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Newport Isle of Wight Citizens Advice

Local Citizens Advice support in Newport offering free advice by phone, email and in person.

Money & Debt
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Mountbatten Isle of Wight Hospice

Newport hospice providing care and support for people living with serious illness, dying and bereavement.

Health Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

The Riverside Centre Newport

Community venue in central Newport hosting local organisations, support services and activities.

Community Projects
Newport
Free
Self-refer

The Salvation Army Isle of Wight Night Shelter and Outreach Support

Homelessness support linked to the Isle of Wight pathway, including shelter and outreach help.

Housing & Homelessness
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Street Pastors

Volunteer team providing care, support and practical help to people out in Newport and other Island towns.

Community Projects
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Carisbrooke Family Centre

Local family centre near Newport offering services and support for families with children up to 19.

Family & Parenting
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Pyle Street Pantry Newport

Community pantry in Newport offering lower cost food and essentials for local residents.

Food Support
Newport
Low cost
Self-refer

Newport Safe Haven

Mental-health crisis support for adults in Newport with no referral needed.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Salvation Army homelessness drop-in

Friday drop-in with tea, a safe place to rest and help accessing housing and support services.

Housing & Homelessness
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Salvation Army Community Hygiene Bank

Free hygiene and toiletry essentials in Newport.

Food Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Salvation Army food and practical support

Food parcels and community support for people in need in Newport.

Food Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Foodbank – Newport

Emergency food parcels in Newport for people with a foodbank voucher.

Food Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Pan Together free computers and Wi-Fi

Free computer and internet access at Downside Community Centre in Newport.

Employment & Skills
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Pan Together IT support

Free help using computers and online services in Newport.

Employment & Skills
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Pan Together employment and skills support

Help with CVs, returning to work, English, maths and digital skills.

Employment & Skills
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Birth Hub Baby Café

Free infant-feeding and family support in Newport with no booking required.

Family & Parenting
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Children’s Services

Help with safeguarding and children’s social care from Newport.

Children & Young People
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Inclusion Isle of Wight

Free confidential drug and alcohol support in Newport with self-referral available.

Health Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Drug Addicts Anonymous – There Is a Solution

Free peer-support meeting in Newport for people affected by drug addiction.

Health Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Drug Addicts Anonymous – We Can Recover

Free evening peer-support meeting in Newport for people affected by drug addiction.

Health Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Newport and Central Social Prescribing

Help with loneliness, debt, housing, employment, low mood and long-term conditions through participating GP practices.

Health Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Wessex Cancer Support – Newport

Free emotional support and counselling for people affected by cancer in Newport.

Health Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Breast-cancer support group

Free monthly support group at the Riverside Centre for people affected by breast cancer.

Health Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Prostate-cancer support group

Free monthly support group at the Riverside Centre for people affected by prostate cancer.

Health Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Open Umbrella cancer coffee morning

Free monthly coffee morning at the Riverside Centre for people affected by cancer.

Health Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

SWAN Independent Advocacy

Free statutory advocacy for eligible people under care, mental-capacity and mental-health legislation.

Disability & SEN
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Carers Emergency Alert

Free emergency-alert scheme for unpaid carers.

Carers Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Carers Passport

Free passport helping unpaid carers identify their role and access appropriate support.

Carers Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Mental-health carers’ drop-in

Free weekly Friday drop-in at the Riverside Centre for carers supporting someone with mental-health needs.

Carers Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Carers’ Café with Mountbatten

Free Friday carers’ café with no booking or membership required.

Carers Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Age UK information and signposting

Free advice and signposting for older residents, relatives and carers.

Older People
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Age UK welfare-benefits advice

Free confidential benefits checks and claims assistance for people aged 50+.

Older People
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Age UK digital drop-ins

Free help with phones, tablets, computers and online services.

Older People
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Age UK Home First

Free short-term practical support for people aged 50+ following hospital discharge.

Older People
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Age UK mental-health navigation

Support for older people experiencing memory loss, dementia or mental-health difficulties.

Older People
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Wight Sense

Free assessments, advice, training and equipment loans for people with sight or hearing loss.

Disability & SEN
Newport
Free
Self-refer

People Matter IW

Information, advocacy and community support for disabled people and people with autism, learning disabilities or mental-health needs.

Disability & SEN
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Learning Disability Support Centre

Newport-based activities and support for adults with learning disabilities, with free taster sessions available.

Disability & SEN
Newport
Free
Self-refer

PARES personal-assistant advice

Free initial advice about recruiting and employing a personal assistant.

Disability & SEN
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Veterans Outreach Support

Free welfare, wellbeing and clinical support for veterans and immediate family at the Riverside Centre.

Health Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Skills4Work

Free individual employment support for eligible Island residents aged 16+ who are not in full-time work or education.

Employment & Skills
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Region and county-wide services

Wider area support that still applies in Newport, 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.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
South East
Region-wide service
Free
Self-refer

RISE

A Sussex-based charity helping people affected by domestic abuse with advice, practical help and refuge support.

Domestic Abuse
South East
Region-wide service
Free
Self-refer

BHT Sussex

Housing, homelessness and support services across Sussex

Housing & Homelessness
South East
Region-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Brighton Women's Centre

Women-centred support and practical help for women in Sussex

Community Projects
South East
Region-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Survivors’ Network

Sexual violence support for survivors in Sussex, including helpline and specialist support

Domestic Abuse
South East
Region-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Sussex Beacon

Specialist support for people living with HIV in Sussex and beyond

Health Support
South East
Region-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Amaze Sussex

Advice and support for families of children and young people with SEND in Sussex

Disability & SEN
South East
Region-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Advocacy People

Free advocacy support for people who need help being heard in health, care or rights-related situations

Health Support
South East
Region-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Council Cost of Living Hub

Council hub bringing together help with food, fuel, money worries, essentials and low-cost activities.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Council Domestic Abuse Support

Council information and support routes for adults and families affected by domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle Find It

Community directory of Isle of Wight services, events, advice and support information.

Community Projects
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Home-Start Isle of Wight

Practical and emotional support for families with at least one child under five.

Family & Parenting
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Two Saints Isle of Wight Outreach Service

Outreach support for people rough sleeping, in emergency accommodation or facing homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

IW SEND Local Offer

Online information service about support, education, health and services for children and young people with SEND.

Disability & SEN
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Barnardo's Isle of Wight Young Carers Early Help Family Support

Support for children and young people aged 5 to 18 who help care for someone at home.

Carers Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isorropia Foundation

Island mental health and wellbeing service supporting personal growth, resilience and recovery.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mountbatten Isle of Wight Counselling and Bereavement Support

Confidential counselling and bereavement support for people coping with grief, loss and emotional strain.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK Isle of Wight

Support and services for older people, their carers and families across the Island.

Older People
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Crisis and Resilience Fund

Emergency support for essential needs when households face sudden financial difficulty.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Foodbank

Emergency food parcels through referral for people facing food poverty or short term crisis.

Food Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Council Help with Bills

Council signposting to help with bills, including broadband and phone social tariffs.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Household Support Fund

Support with food, utilities, fuel, essentials and other basic household costs when funding is available.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre

Helps residents find volunteering opportunities across the Isle of Wight.

Community Projects
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Aspire Ryde — Living Well and Early Help Service

Early help support with essentials, wellbeing, money worries, health and everyday practical needs.

Community Projects
Ryde
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Free Food in Sandown

Free food support for people in financial difficulty, including individuals and families.

Food Support
Sandown
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Community Mental Health Support Hub

Support hub bringing together local mental health advice, resources and signposting.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Council Housing Advice

Housing advice for people who are homeless, at risk or need help with housing problems.

Housing & Homelessness
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Talking Therapies Isle of Wight

Free support for anxiety, depression, trauma and related problems for people aged 16 and over.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight NHS Mental Health Crisis Support

Urgent mental health support routes for adults, children and young people in crisis.

Crisis Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Safeguarding Children Partnership

Information and support for parents and carers around child safety, wellbeing and family concerns.

Children & Young People
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Family Centres

Family support, information and early help for parents, carers, babies, children and young people.

Family & Parenting
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight SENDIASS

Free impartial SEND information, advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people.

Disability & SEN
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Paragon Isle of Wight

Free domestic abuse, sexual abuse and stalking support for adults, children and families.

Domestic Abuse
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Hampton Trust Isle of Wight

Support linked to domestic abuse and harmful behaviour, including behaviour change programmes and safety work.

Domestic Abuse
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Safe and Well Home Visits

Free home safety visits to help people stay safe at home and reduce fire risk.

Health Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Adult Social Care

Support and assessments for adults who need help with care, daily living or safeguarding concerns.

Health Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Crawley Open House

Crawley Open House offers housing, homelessness and practical support for people in Crawley.

Housing & Homelessness
Crawley
Free
Self-refer

FreeShop Crawley

FreeShop Crawley offers free food, essentials and practical support for people in Crawley.

Food Support
Crawley
Free
Self-refer

Crawley Community Action

Crawley Community Action offers community projects across West Sussex.

Community Projects
Crawley
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Cruse Bereavement Support

Free bereavement support with self-referral for people on the Isle of Wight.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice emergency support

Urgent help with eviction, homelessness, bailiffs, court deadlines, energy disconnection and lack of essentials.

Crisis Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice debt and money advice

Confidential help with debts, budgeting, benefits and dealing with creditors.

Money & Debt
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Living Well and Early Help

Help with housing, care, transport, debt, isolation and getting connected to local services.

Community Projects
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Emergency help with food, energy, clothing, household essentials and travel for eligible people.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Local Council Tax Support

Council Tax help for eligible low-income households on the Isle of Wight.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Benefits and Council Tax helpline

Information about Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support from the local helpline.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Free energy and water-bill advice

Free advice on fuel poverty, tariffs, grants and water-bill support, including Footprint Trust and Green IOW help.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Two Saints Isle of Wight Outreach

Support for people sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness on the Isle of Wight.

Housing & Homelessness
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Two Saints Housing First

Accommodation and intensive support for eligible people with a history of homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Two Saints Homeless Pathway

Temporary accommodation and support through the Island’s homelessness referral pathway.

Housing & Homelessness
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Vital Family Support

Free food parcels and toiletries without needing a voucher or benefits evidence.

Food Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Baby Box Isle of Wight

Nappies, baby food, clothing and essential baby items with no referral required.

Family & Parenting
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Barnardo’s Early Help

Parenting programmes, family support, advice and referrals for families who need early help.

Family & Parenting
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

SENDIASS Isle of Wight

Free confidential SEND advice for children and young people aged 0 to 25 and their parents or carers.

Disability & SEN
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Barnardo’s 4U Child Advocacy

Independent advocacy for eligible children and young people aged 5 to 25.

Children & Young People
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Breastfeeding support

Free breastfeeding advice, peer support and local groups including sessions at Newport Family Hub.

Family & Parenting
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Health Visitor drop-ins

Free local drop-ins with health visitors for families with young children.

Family & Parenting
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Holiday Activities and Food programme

Free holiday activities and meals for eligible school-aged children receiving benefits-related free school meals.

Children & Young People
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Youth Trust

Free counselling, wellbeing support and therapy for children and young people aged 5 to 25.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Youth Trust parent and carer support

Free workshops, advice and individual support for parents and carers.

Family & Parenting
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Urgent NHS mental-health support

Call NHS 111 and choose option 2 for urgent mental-health help.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

St Mary’s Sexual Health Clinic

Free contraception, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception and STI or HIV testing and treatment.

Health Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Free postal STI testing

Confidential home STI and HIV testing kits plus condom access.

Health Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Smokefree Island

Free stop-smoking advice and support for people living or working on the Isle of Wight.

Health Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Health Check

Free health assessment for eligible adults aged 40 to 74.

Health Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Healthy Lifestyles Isle of Wight

Weight-management, healthy-living and stop-smoking support; eligibility may apply.

Health Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mountbatten bereavement support

Free counselling and bereavement support, including for people whose relative was not cared for by Mountbatten.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mind – Havant & East Hants

A local Mind charity promoting good mental health and offering recovery services across Havant and East Hampshire, including Alton.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Alton
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

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.

Employment & Skills
England
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Hubs

A 'one-stop shop' for families to access a wide range of support and information.

Family & Parenting
England
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Nottingham & Nottinghamshire

Free and confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal rights.

Money & Debt
England
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Wellbeing Lincs

Regional support service helping people navigate life changes and stay independent.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Bridge East Midlands

Comprehensive housing and mental health support for vulnerable individuals in Leicestershire.

Housing & Homelessness
England
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mind in Berkshire

Free mental health and wellbeing support across Berkshire

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Talking Therapies Berkshire NHS

Free NHS talking therapies for anxiety, depression, stress and low mood

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Berkshire Healthcare Children and Young People Mental Health Service

Mental health support and signposting for children and young people in Berkshire

Children & Young People
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Tellmi Berkshire

Free anonymous online mental health support for young people

Children & Young People
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Berkshire Women's Aid

Free confidential domestic abuse support, advocacy and refuge accommodation

Domestic Abuse
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

DASH — Domestic Abuse Stops Here

Domestic abuse support, including help with legal options, court support and safety planning

Domestic Abuse
Windsor
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Victim Support Berkshire

Free emotional and practical support for people affected by crime

Crisis Support
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK Berkshire Information and Advice

Free independent advice for people aged 50+, families and carers

Older People
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK Berkshire Carers Support

Support, information and advice for unpaid carers

Carers Support
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Reading & West Berkshire Carers Hub

Advice, information and support for unpaid carers

Carers Support
Reading
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Berkshire Sensory Consortium Service

Support for children and young people with hearing, vision or multi-sensory needs

Disability & SEN
Berkshire
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

StreetLink

Lets the public alert outreach services when someone is sleeping rough.

Housing & Homelessness
England
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Centre for Domestic Violence

Free emergency legal protection for survivors of domestic abuse regardless of financial status.

Domestic Abuse
England
England-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National services

Available across the UK. These are shown separately and are not counted as local Newport services.

StepChange Debt Charity

Free national debt advice, personalised debt help and fee-free debt management support.

Money & Debt
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mental Health Support

24/7 urgent mental health support and crisis line

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Barking & Dagenham
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Universal Credit

Monthly payment to help with living costs if you are on a low income or out of work.

Benefits & Cost of Living
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Emergency Services — 999

Call 999 immediately in a life-threatening emergency — police, fire, ambulance or coastguard.

Crisis Support
London
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Single Homeless Project (SHP)

Single Homeless Project (SHP) offers housing and homelessness across the UK.

Housing & Homelessness
UK-wide service
Free
Referral needed

KIDS

Support for disabled children, young people and their families.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Contact

National charity supporting families with disabled children.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mobilise

Online support community and practical help for unpaid carers.

Carers Support
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Carers UK

National advice, information and support for unpaid carers.

Carers Support
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Derman

Derman offers mental health and wellbeing across the UK.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Toynbee Hall

Toynbee Hall offers community projects across the UK.

Community Projects
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Open Age

Open Age offers mental health and wellbeing across the UK.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Pension Credit

Extra money to help with living costs if you are over State Pension age and on a low income.

Benefits & Cost of Living
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Attendance Allowance

Help with extra costs if you are State Pension age or older and need help because of illness or disability.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Carer’s Allowance

Weekly benefit for people who care for someone for at least 35 hours a week.

Carers Support
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Benefit to help with extra living costs if you have a long-term disability or health condition.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Child Benefit

Payment to help with the cost of bringing up a child.

Family & Parenting
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Healthy Start

NHS scheme helping eligible pregnant people and families with young children buy healthy food and milk.

Family & Parenting
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Free School Meals

Help with school meal costs for eligible children in England.

Children & Young People
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Ambitious About Autism

National charity supporting autistic children and young people through education, programmes and advice.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Autism Central

National peer education programme helping families and carers understand autism and advocate for autistic people.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

British Dyslexia Association

National advice, information and support for people with dyslexia, families and professionals.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Deaf Children’s Society

National charity supporting deaf children, young people and their families across the UK.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

British Deaf Association (BDA)

National Deaf-led organisation representing Deaf people who use BSL in the UK.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

STAMMA

National advice, information and support for people who stammer and their families.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Autistic Girls Network

National support and information focused on better recognition and understanding of autistic girls.

Disability & SEN
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice

Free, confidential advice on money, benefits, housing, work and everyday problems.

Money & Debt
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Debtline

Free debt advice and practical tools for people in England, Wales and Scotland.

Money & Debt
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mind

Mental health information, support and signposting across England and Wales.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Careers Service

Free government careers advice and guidance service for anyone aged 13+ in England.

Employment & Skills
West Sussex
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

SMART Recovery

A self-help peer support programme for recovery from all types of addiction using science-based tools.

Health Support
West Sussex
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Macmillan Cancer Support

Free information, emotional and practical support for people affected by cancer.

Health Support
West Sussex
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shelter Cymru Housing Advice

Expert, independent advice for anyone in Wales facing housing problems or homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
Wales
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

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.

Domestic Abuse
Wales
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age Cymru Advice Line

Information and advice for older people, their families, and carers in Wales.

Older People
Wales
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Social Care and Support Guide

Official guide to help with day-to-day living due to illness or disability.

Health Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Childline

A free, private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19.

Children & Young People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Crisis

National charity for people experiencing homelessness, providing education and housing advice.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Scope Helpline

Free, independent and impartial advice and support on issues that matter to disabled people.

Disability & SEN
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK Advice Line

A free, confidential national telephone service for older people, their families, and carers.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Mix

Essential support for under 25s on everything from mental health and relationships to money and housing.

Children & Young People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

YoungMinds

Mental health support for children, young people, and advice for their parents.

Children & Young People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Adviceline (England)

Free, confidential, and impartial advice on money, legal rights, and consumer issues.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Homeless Link (Homeless England)

A comprehensive database to find local homelessness services across England.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Anxiety UK Support Services

Specialist support, therapy, and advice for those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Centrepoint Youth Support

Housing advice and support for young people aged 16-25 at risk of homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Crisis UK

National charity providing practical support to help people exit homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Home-Start UK

Practical and emotional support for families with at least one child under five.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Independent Age Helpline

Free advice and support for older people facing financial hardship or needing help with care.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

FoodCycle

Free weekly community meals made from surplus food for anyone in need of food or company.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

FareShare

Fighting hunger by redistributing surplus food to frontline charities.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Action for Children

Practical and emotional support for children, young people, and families.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Coram Family Lives Support Line

Free, confidential helpline for any aspect of parenting and family life.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Parent Talk

Online support and advice for parents and carers from expert coaches.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Scope - Disability Information and Advice

Free, independent and impartial information and support for disabled people.

Disability & SEN
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Healthy Start

Help to buy healthy food and milk for pregnant women and families with young children.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Independent Age Support

Support for older people to live with independence and dignity.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK

A free national advice line and local services supporting older people with money, care, and loneliness.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Gingerbread

Specialist advice and community support for single parent families.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS 111 Online

Get urgent medical help or advice online for non-life-threatening conditions.

Health Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline

A 24-hour freephone helpline for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Action for Children Parent Talk

Free and confidential live chat and advice for parents and carers of children.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Feeding Britain: Affordable Food Clubs

A national network of community food clubs offering low-cost groceries and support.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shaw Trust: Employment Support

Specialist support to help people with disabilities or health conditions find and keep work.

Employment & Skills
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline

Expert advice and practical support for single parent families.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

FareShare Food Support

Connecting surplus food to community groups and charities to tackle hunger.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Samaritans Listening Service

24/7 confidential support for anyone experiencing distress or needing to talk.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

A 24-hour freephone helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Help through Hardship Helpline

A free, confidential helpline providing support for those struggling to afford essentials.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Action - FamilyLine

Free emotional support and practical guidance for adults on any aspect of family life.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

StepChange Debt Advice

Free expert debt advice and tailored debt solutions available across the UK.

Money & Debt
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Rethink Mental Illness Advice Service

Expert advice and information for people severely affected by mental illness and their carers.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Parent Talk by Action for Children

Free, confidential advice for parents and carers from trained family support workers.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN)

A network helping people find local independent food banks and support across the UK.

Food Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shout Crisis Text Line

A 24/7 free, confidential text-based support service for anyone in mental health crisis.

Crisis Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Crisis Skylight Support

Practical support and training to help people leave homelessness behind for good.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Home-Start Family Support

Local volunteers supporting families with young children through difficult times.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Talking Therapies

Free, confidential NHS treatments for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Turn2us Financial Support

Charity helping people in financial hardship access benefits, grants, and other financial assistance.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Bureau

Free, confidential, and independent advice on benefits, debt, and legal issues.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

St Giles Trust Employment Support

Holistic help to overcome complex barriers and secure stable employment.

Employment & Skills
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Age UK Advice and Support

Free, confidential information and advice for older people on money, care, and housing.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Every Mind Matters

Expert NHS advice and practical tools to help you look after your mental health.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Rights Group Advice Line

Legal and practical advice for families involved with children's social services.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Local Council Crisis and Resilience Fund

Financial help from your local council for essential costs like food, energy, and bills.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS 111 Mental Health Support

24/7 access to urgent mental health support by calling 111 and selecting the mental health option.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shout 24/7 Crisis Text Service

A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in crisis.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Samaritans - 24/7 Emotional Support

A safe place to talk 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for anyone struggling to cope.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shelter England Advice Services

Expert advice and legal support for people facing housing issues or homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice National Help

Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, and legal rights for anyone in England.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Rights Group

Free confidential advice for parents and wider family involved with children’s services or care processes.

Family & Parenting
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Contact — Families with Disabled Children

Advice and support for parents of disabled children.

Disability & SEN
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Grassroots Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention support, training and signposting resources.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

PayPlan

Free debt advice and repayment support available online and by phone across the UK.

Money & Debt
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Silver Line

A free 24/7 helpline offering friendship, conversation and support for older people.

Older People
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Turn2us Grants and Benefits Search

Free tools to check benefits, search for grants and find financial support.

Benefits & Cost of Living
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Op FORTITUDE

Free central referral pathway for Armed Forces veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

The Respite Association

Grants toward appropriately qualified respite care for eligible disabled, sick, elderly or terminally ill people and their unpaid carers.

Carers Support
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Lives

Free parenting helpline, online chat, email support, parenting courses and information about separation, bullying and family difficulties.

Family & Parenting
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

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.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Disabled Living Information Service

Free independent-living information and guidance about disability equipment and practical solutions.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Disability Law Service

Free legal advice for disabled people and carers concerning community care, discrimination, employment and other disability-rights issues.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Disability Grants Directory

Free searchable resource identifying charities and trusts that may fund disability-related equipment, adaptations and other needs.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Operation Courage

NHS mental-health support for Armed Forces veterans, reservists, people leaving the military and eligible family members.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

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.

Disability & SEN
Northamptonshire
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Samaritans Nottingham Branch

24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone struggling to cope or in crisis.

Crisis Support
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support

Free information, practical advice and telephone support for people affected by dementia and their families.

Older People
United Kingdom
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Help to Claim

Support for Rutland residents in starting and managing a new Universal Credit claim.

Benefits & Cost of Living
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

MoneyHelper

Free government-backed guidance on debt, budgeting, benefits, pensions, borrowing and managing money.

Money & Debt
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Family Rights Group Advice Service

Free expert legal advice for families involved with children's services or family court.

Family & Parenting
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Working Families Legal Advice

Free advice on employment rights and in-work benefits for parents and carers.

Employment & Skills
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Contact for Families with Disabled Children

Free national advice, information and support for families caring for disabled children or children with additional needs.

Disability & SEN
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS Urgent Mental Health Support

24/7 urgent mental health help available by calling 111 and selecting option 2.

Crisis Support
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Tellmi

Free, anonymous mental health app with peer support for ages 11+ across the UK, with commissioned counselling in selected areas.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

distrACT App

App providing private support and coping strategies for self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Samaritans Emotional Support

Confidential, 24/7 emotional support for anyone struggling to cope or experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Crisis Support
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Men’s Advice Line

Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse seeking advice and support.

Domestic Abuse
Rutland
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Galop

Specialist support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, or hate crime.

Domestic Abuse
Rutland
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Victim Support

Independent support for anyone affected by crime, providing emotional and practical help.

Crisis Support
East Midlands
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Veterans’ Gateway

A free first point of contact connecting veterans and families with suitable support around housing, health, money, work and welfare.

Community Projects
Oakham
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Help Through Hardship

Free advice about benefits, grants, income and emergency food by phone.

Benefits & Cost of Living
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Learn My Way – Free Digital Skills for Beginners

Free online beginner-friendly digital skills learning from Good Things Foundation for people across the UK.

Employment & Skills
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Find Local Digital Inclusion Support

A free UK-wide map from Good Things Foundation to help people find local digital inclusion support.

Employment & Skills
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

CMS Clarity – Child Maintenance Clarity Check

Free online child maintenance calculator and practical guidance for separated parents.

Family & Parenting
UK-wide service
Free and paid options
Self-refer

Local services

54

Support services currently listed directly in Newport.

Local events

17

Upcoming events and activities happening in Newport.

Categories

15

Different kinds of help currently available around Newport.

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