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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.
236 services found
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
Barking & Dagenham Mental Health & Wellness Teams
Specialist mental health services for adults with serious mental health problems
Barking parkrun
A free, friendly 5k run every Saturday morning at Barking Park — walk, jog, run or volunteer at your own pace.
Universal Credit
Monthly payment to help with living costs if you are on a low income or out of work.
Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub
A community hub in Barking town centre offering a library, Citizens Advice, nursery, adult learning, housing support, and more.
Dagenham Library and Family Hub
A combined library and family hub in Dagenham offering community resources, support services, and family activities.
Chadwell Heath and Whalebone Community Hub
A community hub in Chadwell Heath offering local services and support for Barking and Dagenham residents.
Marks Gate Community and Family Hub
A community and family hub in Marks Gate offering local services and support for Barking and Dagenham residents.
Thames Community Hub
Community hub offering library services, activities, and local support in Barking
Village Community Hub
Community hub offering family support, sensory activities, and health clinics in Dagenham
Parsloes Community Hub at Kingsley Hall
Multi-purpose community hub offering nursery, church, food support, and community activities in Dagenham
Cost of Living Support (Barking & Dagenham Council)
Council-wide support service connecting residents to help with money, food, energy, wellbeing, and employment
Housing Advice Service (Barking & Dagenham Council)
Council housing advice and homelessness prevention service offering guidance, temporary accommodation, and housing options support
Marks Gate Community Food Club
Weekly community food club in Marks Gate
B&D Works
Free council employment support service helping residents find work, improve skills and widen job options
Homes and Money Hubs
Caseworker support for residents with debt, arrears, benefit issues and wider financial hardship.
Carers of Barking and Dagenham
Advice, information and support for people caring for family members or loved ones
Young Carers Support
Support, activities and advice for young people aged 8-18 who care for family members
Family Information Service
Free advice and information on childcare, activities and family support
Barking and Dagenham SENDIASS
Free, impartial advice and support for families with special educational needs
Children and Young People Disability Hub (CYPD Hub)
Inclusive support, activities and early help for families with disabled children
Barking and Dagenham Citizens Advice Bureau
Free, independent advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment and consumer rights
Community Warm Spaces
Free warm spaces across the borough where you can stay warm, socialise, and access refreshments
Support services across the UK
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