Free Support Services in Belfast
Find local support services, community help and events in Belfast, Belfast Council Area.
Local services
Advice Space Belfast
Free, confidential and independent advice across Belfast on benefits, debt, housing, employment and related everyday issues.
Belfast City Council Cost of Living Support
Council support information bringing together help with bills, food, family support, warm spaces and everyday financial pressure in Belfast.
Belfast Foodbank
Citywide signposting to emergency food support in Belfast, including north, south, south-west and east-area foodbank locations.
South Belfast Foodbank
Emergency food and practical support for people in south Belfast who are struggling to afford essentials.
Belfast City Council Community Support
Council information on community facilities, local support and how Belfast aims to strengthen and support local communities.
Storehouse Belfast
Belfast charity providing food support, clothing, furniture and community-based practical help.
North Belfast Foodbank
Emergency food support for people in north Belfast through local Trussell Trust foodbank centres.
East Belfast Mission food and community support
East Belfast Mission offers community support, practical help and projects including food-focused support in east Belfast.
People’s Kitchen Belfast
Volunteer-led support in Belfast providing meals, supplies and outreach for people experiencing homelessness or hardship.
St Vincent de Paul Belfast
Charitable support for people in need across Belfast and Northern Ireland through practical help and local community assistance.
The Larder Belfast
Community food hub in east Belfast using social pricing and emergency support to help people access good food with dignity.
Belfast Baby Bank
Volunteer-led baby bank support in Belfast for families with young children who are facing financial difficulty.
Simon Community Belfast
Support for people affected by homelessness in Belfast, including accommodation and pathways towards longer-term stability.
Belfast Central Mission
Compassionate community and social care support through Belfast Central Mission for people at their point of need.
Depaul Belfast services
Homelessness support services in Belfast through Depaul, including housing-first and family support approaches.
Welcome Organisation Belfast
Belfast-based homelessness charity providing practical support, street outreach and day-to-day help for people affected by homelessness.
Belfast Trust Mental Health Services
Official Belfast Trust information on community mental health support, assessment, education, advice and therapeutic help.
Extern Belfast support services
Support services in Belfast through Extern, including crisis, youth and practical support for people facing difficult circumstances.
Belfast Trust Family Support Services
Social work and family support services for children, families and carers living in Belfast.
Belfast Trust Carer Support
Support, information and wellbeing-focused help for unpaid carers of all ages across Belfast.
Belfast Family Support Hubs
Early intervention family support hubs across Belfast helping match children, young people and families with the right local support.
South Belfast Family Support Hub
Early intervention family support hub pathways for families in south Belfast.
Greater Shankill Family Support Hub
Early intervention family support hub for children, young people and families in the Greater Shankill area.
Sure Start Belfast local programmes
Belfast Sure Start programmes offering early years, family and parenting support for expectant parents and families with young children.
North Belfast Family Support Hub
Early intervention family support hub pathways for families in north Belfast.
Women’s Aid Belfast and Lisburn
Confidential support, information and emergency accommodation for women and children affected by domestic abuse in Belfast and Lisburn.
HERe NI Belfast support
Community-based support in Belfast for LGBTQIA+ women, including lesbian and bisexual women and their families.
Cara-Friend Belfast support
Support and community for LGBTQIA+ people in Belfast through one of Northern Ireland’s longest-standing LGBTQIA+ organisations.
Belfast Domestic Abuse Support
Belfast support information and signposting for people affected by domestic abuse.
MindWise Belfast services
Mental health support, programmes and local services in Belfast through MindWise.
Addiction NI Belfast
Support and treatment in Belfast for adults affected by alcohol or drug use, including support for concerned family members.
Inspire Wellbeing Belfast
Mental health and wellbeing support in Belfast through Inspire Wellbeing and related local services.
Aware NI Belfast support groups
Free support groups in Belfast for people living with low mood, depression, anxiety or bipolar, and for families and carers.
Wave Trauma Centre Belfast
Trauma-informed support in Belfast for people affected by conflict-related experiences and their impact.
Lighthouse Charity Belfast
Belfast charity committed to positive mental health support and the prevention of suicide.
Belfast Jobs and Benefits Office
Official signposting to Belfast jobs and benefits offices for employment support, benefits help and appointments.
Belfast Recovery College
Free mental health and wellbeing education and learning programmes for people aged 16+ in Belfast.
Falls Road Jobs and Benefits Office
Local jobs and benefits office information for people in the Falls Road area of Belfast.
Belfast Libraries community information
Libraries across Belfast offering free access to books, information, events, Wi‑Fi and welcoming community space.
Belfast community centres
Community centres across Belfast offering warm spaces, activities, local support and access to community life.
Shankill Jobs and Benefits Office
Local jobs and benefits office information for people in the Shankill area of Belfast.
Belfast PCSP community safety support
Community safety and policing partnership information for Belfast residents and local areas.
Falls Road Library community information
Free library and community information in west Belfast, including books, events, internet access and local activities.
Ormeau Road Library community information
Free library and community information in south Belfast, including books, events, Wi‑Fi and a welcoming public space.
Shankill Road Library community information
Free library and community information on the Shankill Road, including books, events and internet access.
Holywood Arches Library community information
Free library and community information in east Belfast, including books, events, internet access and welcoming public space.
Grove Library community information
Free library and community information in north Belfast, including books, events, internet access and local activities.
Belfast Migrant Centre
Support for migrants and ethnic minority communities in Belfast, including bilingual help and wider practical guidance.
Region and county-wide services
Wider area support that still applies in Belfast, including services set at region or county level.
No region-wide or county-wide services match these filters.
Northern Ireland-wide services
Available across Northern Ireland. These appear on local child pages because they serve people throughout Northern Ireland.
Advice NI
A network providing free, confidential advice on benefits, debt, and rights across Northern Ireland.
Western Trust Adult Mental Health Crisis Service
24/7 urgent mental health support and assessment for individuals in crisis.
Advice NI Independent Advice Service
Free and confidential advice on benefits, debt, and employment rights across Northern Ireland.
Family Support NI — Antrim and Newtownabbey Directory
A family support directory that can help local families find services in and around Antrim and Newtownabbey.
Lifeline NI
24/7 crisis mental health helpline for people in distress or despair in Northern Ireland.
National services
Available across the UK. These are shown separately and are not counted as local Belfast 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 Belfast.
Local events
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Upcoming events and activities happening in Belfast.
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Belfast Support Services and Community Help
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Help available in Belfast
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