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228 services found

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

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

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

Psychology, Mood, Anxiety and Personality Care Pathway

Specialist outpatient psychological therapy service for adults with moderate to severe mental health problems

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Barking and Dagenham
Free
Referral needed

Older Adult Mental Health and Memory Service

Specialist mental health and memory service for older adults aged 65+ and dementia support including Admiral Nurse care

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Barking and Dagenham
Free
Referral needed

Home Treatment Team (HTT)

24/7 acute mental health crisis service providing emergency home-based treatment to prevent hospital admission

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barking and Dagenham
Free
Referral needed

Barnet Homes Housing Options Team

Free housing advice and homelessness support from Barnet Homes — call 020 8610 3539 if you're at risk of losing your home.

Housing & Homelessness
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

Homeless Action in Barnet (HAB)

Specialist support for homeless and vulnerably housed people in Barnet, including advice, advocacy and practical help.

Housing & Homelessness
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

Barnet Homes Sanctuary Scheme

Helps survivors of domestic abuse stay safely in their own home by installing security measures — avoiding the need to flee.

Housing & Homelessness
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

Barnet Food Banks Directory

A directory of food banks across Barnet, including Chipping Barnet Foodbank, Burnt Oak Community Food Bank and more.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Free
Referral needed

Chipping Barnet Foodbank

Free emergency food parcels for people in crisis across Chipping Barnet, operated by the Trussell Trust network.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Free
Referral needed

Barnet Resident Support Fund

Emergency financial support for Barnet residents struggling to afford food, energy bills and other household essentials.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

Household Support Fund – Barnet

Government-funded support for low-income Barnet households to help with food, utilities and essential household costs.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

The Mayor's Benevolent Fund – Barnet

Small one-off grants of up to £200 for Barnet residents in financial need — no repayment required.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

Debt and Money Advice – Barnet (Citizens Advice Barnet)

Free, independent debt and money advice for Barnet residents, provided by Citizens Advice Barnet.

Money & Debt
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

Discretionary Housing Payment – Barnet

Extra financial help with housing costs for Barnet residents on Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit who have a shortfall in their rent.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

Barnet Wellbeing Hub (Meridian Wellbeing)

Personalised wellbeing support and social prescribing to connect Barnet residents with mental health, community and social services.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

DirectMe – Barnet Services Directory for Children and Families

Barnet Council's directory of services and activities for children, young people and families, including SEND, health, childcare and community support.

Housing & Homelessness
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

Barnet SENDIASS

Free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for parents and carers of children with SEND in Barnet, and young people aged up to 25.

Housing & Homelessness
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

Barnet Together

Free capacity building and support for charities, community groups and volunteers across Barnet.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

CommUNITY Barnet (CB Plus)

Community services, activities, social prescribing and wellbeing support across Barnet, delivered by CB Plus.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Barnet
Free
Self-refer

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