Support Services for Care-Experienced People
National

Shelter

National housing and homelessness charity defending the right to a safe home and offering advice, legal services, and support.

8am-8pm weekdays, 9am-5pm weekends
National

Become

Supports children and young people with care experience to believe in themselves and realise their potential.

National

The Care Leavers’ Association

User-led national charity improving lives of care leavers of all ages and changing perceptions of care.

National

Rees Foundation

Offers lifelong support to care-experienced individuals (16+) via advice, careers, arts, housing, and financial assistance.

National

Coram Voice

Children’s rights charity helping children in care and care leavers have a say and access support.

Housing

Catch22

Social justice charity helping care leavers transition to independence, employment, and home.

Housing

Settle

Supports young people moving into their first home to prevent youth homelessness and build stable lives.

National

Barnardo’s

Offers care leavers support with housing, independent living, education, and employment.

London Housing

Centrepoint

London-based charity offering accommodation and support for 16-25-year-olds, including care leavers.

London Crisis

Alone in London (Depaul UK)

Specialized support for young people, including family mediation and housing advice.

London Crisis

StreetLink

For immediate support if you are sleeping rough. Make a referral online or by phone.

Food Bank Hackney

Hackney Foodbank

Providing food parcels and additional support.

Food Bank Hackney

Stoke Newington Foodbank

Located at St. Mary’s New Church Hall. Check their site for operating hours.

Food Bank Lewisham

Lewisham Foodbank

Main location in Catford; offers food and support services.

Food Bank Lewisham

Deptford Reach

Provides meals and support services. Address: Speedwell Street, Deptford.

Food Bank Barnet

Colindale Foodbank

Operated by the Trussell Trust.

Food Bank Bromley

Bromley Borough Foodbank

Covers multiple sites across Bromley.

Food Bank Enfield

North Enfield Foodbank

Key locations include Jubilee Church Enfield.

Food Bank Hounslow

Hounslow Community FoodBox

A vital service for those in crisis, located on Brentford High Street.

Crisis Mental Health

Samaritans

24/7 confidential support for anyone experiencing emotional distress.

Available 24/7
Crisis Mental Health

Papyrus

Confidential suicide prevention advice via HOPELINEUK for young people thinking about suicide.

9am-12am daily
Crisis

National Domestic Violence Helpline

Freephone 24-hour helpline for anyone experiencing domestic violence.

Available 24/7
National

Family Action

Offers support for care leavers aged 18-27.

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