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Free Support Services in Perth and Kinross

Find local support services, community help and events in Perth and Kinross, Central Belt.

Local services

PKAVS Mental Wellbeing Support

Therapeutic activities for confidence, routine, wellbeing and recovery across P&K.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

PLUS – Perth & Kinross Mental Health Service / Greenspace

Peer-led and community mental health and wellbeing support across Perth & Kinross.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

iDART – Integrated Drug & Alcohol Recovery Team

Confidential specialist alcohol/drug treatment and support across P&K (self-referral accepted).

Health Support
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Hillcrest Futures Community Recovery Service

Recovery and practical support for people and families affected by substance use across P&K.

Health Support
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Hillcrest Futures Young People Service

Substance-use, wellbeing and related support for young people across P&K.

Children & Young People
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Harm Reduction & Blood Borne Virus Service

Confidential open-access harm-reduction and blood-borne virus support in Perth.

Health Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Recovery Orientated Support – Auchterarder

Substance-use counselling, life skills and recovery support in Auchterarder.

Health Support
Auchterarder
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Recovery Orientated Support – Crieff

Local substance-use and recovery support in Crieff.

Health Support
Crieff
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Barnardo's Hopscotch Perth & Kinross

Support for children and young people affected by a parent or carer's alcohol/drug use across P&K.

Children & Young People
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth Hope Hub Recovery Café

Free recovery café with food, companionship and support for life-controlling issues in Perth.

Health Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perthshire Women's Aid

Free confidential domestic-abuse support for women across Perth & Kinross.

Domestic Abuse
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth & Kinross Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre – RASAC P&K

Specialist support for women, trans women and young people affected by sexual violence across P&K.

Domestic Abuse
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Home-Start Perth & Kinross

Free practical and emotional support for families with a child under five across P&K.

Family & Parenting
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Breast Buddies Perth & Kinross

Peer breastfeeding support via groups, text and online across multiple P&K locations.

Family & Parenting
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Home-Start Nurture Groups

Support and social connection for parents of young children across P&K, including Blairgowrie.

Family & Parenting
Blairgowrie
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Logos Youth Project

Youth work, holiday activities, drop-ins and support for young people in Crieff & Auchterarder.

Children & Young People
Crieff
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Logos Youth Employability & Job Club

Employment support for 16-19 school leavers and Job Club for 16-24s in the Crieff/Auchterarder area.

Employment & Skills
Crieff
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth YMCA Youth Services

Activities and support for young people (especially 11-19) in Perth.

Children & Young People
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

PKAVS Carers Centre

Information, practical support, short breaks and activities for unpaid carers across P&K.

Carers Support
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

PKAVS Young Carers

Individual and group support, activities and breaks for young carers across P&K.

Carers Support
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

PKAVS Young Adult Carers

Support for young adults with caring responsibilities across Perth & Kinross.

Carers Support
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth Dementia Café

Support and social connection for people with dementia and their carers in Perth.

Carers Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Alzheimer Scotland – Perth Resource Centre

Local information, activities and support for people with dementia and carers in Perth.

Older People
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Independent Advocacy Perth & Kinross – IAPK

Free independent advocacy across Perth & Kinross to understand rights and have your say.

Disability & SEN
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth & Kinross HSCP Learning Disability Services

Community living, health, employment, money and family support for adults with learning disabilities in P&K.

Disability & SEN
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth & Kinross Foodbank

Emergency food parcels for people in Perth & Kinross facing hardship (referral or voucher required).

Food Support
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Letham4All Community Fridge

Free food through the Letham community fridge, open to local residents.

Food Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Muirton Community Food Share

Free food share for local residents in North Perth.

Food Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth South Community Food Share Hub

Free food and chilled meals for people in Moncreiffe, Perth.

Food Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Still Waters Food Van

Free food bags and drinks from a van visiting several Perth locations.

Food Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth Gospel Hall Soup Kitchen

Free hot drinks, snacks and groceries at Perth Gospel Hall, Letham.

Food Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Grub Hub at Elim Church

Free soup and drinks plus community support at Elim Church, Perth.

Food Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Knox Church Café

Free baking, drinks and social connection at Knox Church Café, Tulloch.

Food Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Letham St Mark's Connections Café

Free refreshments, drop-in and community connection at Letham St Mark's Connections Café.

Food Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

CATH Community Hub / Day Centre

Warm space, free breakfast, laundry, showers and crisis support for people aged 16+ in Perth.

Crisis Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth Hope Hub

Free support for addiction, life-controlling issues or life after prison, plus food, fridge and swap shop.

Crisis Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth Hope Hub Community Swap Shop

Free second-hand clothes and small household items at Perth Hope Hub.

Crisis Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Community Swap Shop – Garth Avenue

Free used clothing, toys and household goods at the Garth Avenue swap shop, Perth.

Crisis Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

PKAVS Essentials Support

Bedding, toiletries, kitchenware and other essentials across Perth & Kinross (referral).

Crisis Support
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Perth & Kinross Council Welfare Rights Team

Free confidential benefits advice, entitlement checks and appeal representation across P&K.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth Citizens Advice Bureau

Free advice on debt, benefits, housing, energy, employment and more across Perth & P&K.

Money & Debt
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Christians Against Poverty – Perth Debt Centre

Free debt advice and support through Christians Against Poverty, Perth.

Money & Debt
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Macmillan Welfare Rights Service – Perth & Kinross

Benefits checks, forms, appeals and money/debt advice for people affected by cancer across P&K.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth & Kinross Council Housing Support Service

Help for people homeless or at risk of homelessness across P&K, and support to keep a home.

Housing & Homelessness
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth & Kinross Homelessness Service / Greyfriars House

Homeless applications, emergency help and temporary accommodation at Greyfriars House, Perth.

Housing & Homelessness
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mindspace Perth & Kinross

Counselling, peer support, groups and wellbeing support for people aged 16+ across P&K.

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

The Neuk

Local support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm or emotional distress in Perth.

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

Renew 23.3

Friendly drop-in for people struggling with their mental wellbeing in Perth.

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

Perth Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub / Walled Garden

Mental wellbeing support, activities and community connection at the Walled Garden, Perth.

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

Perth Samaritans

Free confidential emotional support and community outreach from Perth Samaritans, any time.

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

Number 3 – Perth & Kinross Autism One Stop Shop

Information, drop-ins, activities and social groups for autistic people 16+ in Perth & P&K.

Disability & SEN
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

VisionPK – Sight Loss Support

Rehabilitation, low-vision support, equipment, mobility training and advice for sight loss across P&K.

Disability & SEN
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

VisionPK – Hearing Loss Support

Advice, equipment and practical support for people who are deaf or hard of hearing across P&K.

Disability & SEN
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

PKC Supported Employment Service

Employment support for people with disabilities, autism and health conditions across P&K.

Employment & Skills
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

PKC Skills & Employment Support Team

CVs, interview skills, job search, training and employability support across P&K.

Employment & Skills
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Futures for Families

Employment and career support for parents with dependent children across P&K.

Employment & Skills
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Skills Passport

Training support and grants for unemployed Perth & Kinross residents seeking work.

Employment & Skills
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Kinross Employability Drop-in

Local job-search and employability support at Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross.

Employment & Skills
Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Crieff Employability Drop-in

Local employability advice and support in Crieff.

Employment & Skills
Crieff
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Rattray Employability Drop-in

Job-search and skills support in Rattray.

Employment & Skills
Rattray
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Letham Employability Drop-in

Job-search, CV and skills support in Letham, Perth.

Employment & Skills
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Early Intervention & Prevention Team

Assessment and access to community/day support helping older people stay independent across P&K.

Older People
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

New Rannoch Day Centre

Day support for older people living with dementia in Perth.

Older People
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Strathmore Day Opportunities

Activities and community support for older people, including people with dementia, across P&K.

Older People
Blairgowrie and Glens
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

PKAVS Shopmobility

Mobility scooter and wheelchair loans in Perth helping people stay independent.

Disability & SEN
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth & Kinross Access Cars

Community transport across Perth & Kinross for people who struggle with conventional transport.

Community Projects
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

PKAVS MEAD – Minority Ethnic Access Development

Information, community support and help accessing services for minority ethnic communities across P&K.

Community Projects
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Kinross Advice Hub

Drop-in support in Kinross with benefits, food, mental health and community services.

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

Letham4All – Butty and a Blether

Free community social connection and drop-in for local residents in Letham.

Community Projects
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth Hope Hub Resettlement Support

Befriending and practical support for people building a new life after prison in Perth.

Crisis Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth Prison Visitors Support & Advice Centre

Local information and practical support for families visiting someone in HMP Perth.

Family & Parenting
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth & Kinross Veterans Advice / Veterans First

Local guidance for veterans on housing, employment, welfare, health and transition across P&K.

Community Projects
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Perth Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club

Local peer connection for serving personnel and veterans in Perth.

Community Projects
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Region and county-wide services

Wider area support that still applies in Perth and Kinross, including services set at region or county level.

No region-wide or county-wide services match these filters.

Scotland-wide services

Available across Scotland. These appear on local child pages because they serve people throughout Scotland.

Shelter Scotland Housing Helpline

Expert housing advice for those facing homelessness or bad housing conditions.

Housing & Homelessness
Glasgow
Scotland-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Scotland Helpline

Free, impartial advice on money, benefits, debt, and rights.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Scotland
Scotland-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Money Talk Team

Financial health checks to ensure you are getting all the money you're entitled to.

Money & Debt
Glasgow
Scotland-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shelter Scotland Housing Advice

Expert advice for people facing homelessness or housing issues.

Housing & Homelessness
City Centre
Scotland-wide service
Free
Self-refer

SAMH Information Service

Support and information for anyone struggling with their mental health.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Scotland-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Scotland

Free, confidential, and impartial advice on money, benefits, and rights.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Scotland
Scotland-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Breathing Space

A free, confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland feeling low or anxious.

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

Social Security Scotland

Direct support for devolved Scottish benefits like Child Disability Payment.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Scotland
Scotland-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National services

Available across the UK. These are shown separately and are not counted as local Perth and Kinross 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
Leeds, unparished area
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Coram Family Lives Support Line

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

Family & Parenting
Hatfield
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
Tower Hamlets, unparished area
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
Oakham
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

MoneyHelper

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

Money & Debt
Camden, unparished area
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

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148

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