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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

Shelter London

Free housing advice and support for people facing homelessness or housing problems in London.

Housing & Homelessness
Southwark
Free
Self-refer

Lewisham Carers Support

Support, advice, and wellbeing services for unpaid carers in Lewisham.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Lewisham
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

Refuge

Free, confidential support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barking & Dagenham
Free
Self-refer

Barking Food Bank (Trussell Trust)

Free emergency food support at the United Reformed Church

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barking & Dagenham
Free
Self-refer

Dagenham Foodbank – The BEACON

Emergency food support with foodbank voucher referral at The BEACON

Benefits & Cost of Living
Dagenham
Free
Referral needed

Dagenham Foodbank – Living Hope Centre

Emergency food support with foodbank voucher referral at Living Hope Centre

Benefits & Cost of Living
Dagenham
Free
Referral needed

Dagenham Foodbank – Flowing Rivers Centre

Emergency food support with foodbank voucher referral at Flowing Rivers Centre

Benefits & Cost of Living
Dagenham
Free
Referral needed

Dagenham Ummah Welfare Trust

Community welfare support and assistance in Dagenham

Food Support
Dagenham
Free
Self-refer

Gorsebrook Food Bank / Darul Ummah

Emergency food support available at Gorsebrook in Dagenham

Benefits & Cost of Living
Dagenham
Free
Self-refer

FoodCycle Barking

Free 3-course meals from surplus food every Sunday

Food Support
Barking
Free
Self-refer

Heath Community Hub

Community food club and monthly foodbank in Dagenham

Food Support
Dagenham
Free and paid options
Self-refer

Hope Family Trust Food Bank

Foodbank support at Holy Family Catholic Church Centre in Dagenham

Benefits & Cost of Living
Dagenham
Free
Self-refer

Barking & Dagenham Mental Health & Wellness Teams

Specialist mental health services for adults with serious mental health problems

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Barking and Dagenham
Free
Referral needed

Barking parkrun

A free, friendly 5k run every Saturday morning at Barking Park — walk, jog, run or volunteer at your own pace.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Barking and Dagenham
Free
Self-refer

NHS Barnet Talking Therapies

Free NHS therapy for adults in Barnet with anxiety, depression and other common mental health problems — self-refer online.

Housing & Homelessness
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

Barnet Domestic Abuse Support Hub (BDASH)

Free, confidential support for people affected by domestic abuse in Barnet, including safety planning, advocacy and legal advice.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

Age UK Barnet

Free information, advice and practical support for older people in Barnet, including benefits advice, befriending, day clubs and social activities.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

Brent Hubs

Free drop-in support across six Brent locations for benefits, housing, debt, employment and food aid — no appointment needed.

Money & Debt
Brent
Free
Self-refer

Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid (BCWA)

Free, confidential support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse in Bromley — call 020 8313 9303.

Housing & Homelessness
Bromley
Free
Self-refer

West London NHS Mental Health Helpline

Free 24/7 mental health crisis helpline for people in Ealing and West London — call anytime.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Ealing
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Harrow

Free, independent and confidential advice for people living in Harrow.

Money & Debt
Harrow
Free
Self-refer

Harrow's Family Hub Network

A borough-wide network of family hubs offering early help and support for families.

Housing & Homelessness
Harrow
Free
Self-refer

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