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Community Warm Spaces
Free warm spaces across the borough where you can stay warm, socialise, and access refreshments
Psychology, Mood, Anxiety and Personality Care Pathway
Specialist outpatient psychological therapy service for adults with moderate to severe mental health problems
Talking Therapies – Barking and Dagenham
NHS primary mental health service offering talking therapies including CBT, counselling, and guided self-help
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
Home Treatment Team (HTT)
24/7 acute mental health crisis service providing emergency home-based treatment to prevent hospital admission
Barking and Dagenham CAMHS
NHS mental health support for children and young people in Barking and Dagenham, from birth to 18.
Barking and Dagenham Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
NHS mental health support for children and young people in Barking and Dagenham schools, helping with anxiety, low mood and wellbeing.
Ab Phab Youth Club
Inclusive youth club for disabled and non-disabled young people aged 11–25 in Barking and Dagenham.
Peer Support Group (PSG) Youth Club
A peer-led youth group for young people aged 11–25 in Barking and Dagenham, supporting those affected by mental health issues through workshops and peer support.
The Source Wellbeing Centre (Barking Churches Unite)
A welcoming drop-in wellbeing centre in Barking town centre offering practical help, advice, activities and free refreshments to anyone who needs support.
Free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme – Barking and Dagenham
Free holiday clubs with healthy meals and fun activities for children aged 5–16 who receive benefit-related free school meals.
Barking Learning Centre – Poetry Group
A fortnightly poetry group meeting every other Wednesday at Barking Learning Centre, open to all.
Barking Learning Centre – Basic IT / Computer Sessions
Free drop-in basic IT and computer sessions at Barking Learning Centre, run on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays.
Thames Community Hub – Community Warm Space
A welcoming warm space at Thames Community Hub in Barking, open Monday to Friday with free activities, tea, crafts and conversation.
Thames Community Hub – Clothes and Toy Bank
Free clothes and toy donations available at Thames Community Hub in Barking for families who need them.
Thames Community Hub – Make Do & Mend / Upcycling and Crafts (Shed Life)
Free weekly Make Do & Mend upcycling and crafts sessions every Tuesday at Thames Community Hub in Barking, run by Shed Life.
Barking junior parkrun
A free, fun 2k run every Sunday morning at Barking Park for children aged 4–14 and their families.
Free Tennis Open Days – Barking and Dagenham
Free tennis taster sessions for all ages and abilities at Barking Park and Central Park, organised by Barking and Dagenham Council.
Dagenham Learning Centre – Community Warm Space
A free Community Warm Space open Monday to Friday at Dagenham Learning Centre, with tea, activities and a welcoming atmosphere.
Village Community Hub – Coffee Morning
A free weekly coffee morning every Tuesday at Village Community Hub in Dagenham — come for a cup of tea and a natter.
Village Community Hub – Stay and Play
Free Stay and Play sessions for babies, toddlers and their parents at Village Community Hub in Dagenham.
Village Community Hub – Community Warm Space
A free Community Warm Space at Village Community Hub in Dagenham, open to all during the week.
National Year of Reading 2026 – Barking and Dagenham Libraries
A UK-wide reading campaign with a range of free local events and activities at Barking and Dagenham libraries throughout 2026.
Health and Wellbeing Pop-Up Events – LBBD
Free drop-in health and wellbeing pop-up events at Barking and Dagenham libraries and hubs, offering NHS health checks, advice and community support.
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