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Find free help with food, housing, money worries, mental health and family life. Search by location or category to find support available to you.
We’re still growing in Islington, Greater London.
We’re still growing in Islington, Greater London. Here are nearby, county-wide and national services that may still help while local listings continue to grow.
219 services found
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.
National Centre for Domestic Violence
Free emergency legal protection for survivors of domestic abuse regardless of financial status.
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.
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