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Support Services in Bexley Borough

Here is a list of support services available in Bexley borough, with links where available. (Links are the headings in blue!) If you know of a local support service that is not listed, or find a link that doesn't work, let us know.

Food banks

Trussell Trust Food Banks:

 

Trinity Baptist Church - 07932431350

Monday 13:00–15:00; Friday 10:30–12:30

Address: Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AY

 

Avery Hill Christian Fellowship – 07932431350

Tuesday 10:00–12:00; Thursday 12:00–15:00

Address: Southspring, Sidcup, DA15 8EA

 

New Community Church – 02083000333

Monday 11:00–13:00; Tuesday 12:30–15:00

Address: 24 Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7DU

 

Queen Street Baptist Church – 07932431350

Wednesday 10:00–12:00; Saturday 10:00–12:00

Address: Queen Street, Erith, DA8 1RP

Bexley community Pantry

07951 493 215

Tuesday and Wednesdays 11am – 2:30pm

Address: Revival Café, Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8DT

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Warm Banks

Warm Welcome Across Bexley
All six libraries across the borough are open to everyone, offering a warm and welcoming space.

 

You can find the addresses on the link above or by visiting the Bexley Libraries Website.
 

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Wellbeing & Mental Health 

Bexley Mind 
They take self-referrals for talking therapies on their website as linked above.  

Wellbeing Line: 0808 196 3806 
Monday-Friday 10:00 – 15:00

The Bexley Crisis Café
The Bexley Crisis Café is a safe and friendly place for anybody 18 and over who is experiencing severe emotional or psychological distress. It is a drop-in service where you can access mental health support and advice from mental health workers.

 

Monday – Friday 18:00 – 22:00

Address: 2A Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8DS
 

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Domestic Abuse Support

Solace

Appointed by Bexley Council to provide domestic violence service in the borough. (https://www.solacewomensaid.org/)
Call 0203 1984 659 for free and confidential advice and support for women and men in Bexley. 

Bexley Women’s Aid

Contact them via the website at https://bexleywomensaid.org.uk/.

Parental Support

Well Baby Clinic 
Offers drop-in clinic and feeding support drop ins for children between 0-4 years.
Call 0300 330 5777 for more information about the clinics.
Feeding support drop-in:  Wednesday 1:30pm–3:30 pm (must arrive 15 mins before closing)
Danson children’s centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ 
General drop in: Open times Thursdays 1:30pm–3:30pm
Slade Green and Howbury Community centre and Library, Chrome Road, Erith, DA8 2EL. 

The Bexley 0 to 19 service

Offers tailored guidance support to families complied by Bexley borough – it has local and nation resources. Find them at bexley0to19.co.uk

The Bexley borough mummies group

A support group for all parents and grandparent to join on social media, email and go to events. See link above to join.

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General Advice

Citizen's Advice Bexley

First point of contact is through email or telephone: 0808 2505709, or use the link above.

 

Bexley Voice

Website for advice, groups, and resources.

Elderly Support

Evergreen Care

Offers support and care services. Their Elderberries Centre is open from 10:00am – 2:00 pm every Monday.  It is open to anyone over 60 to socialise and enjoy refreshments and a hot meal. Help and advice will also be available from staff. The contact number for more information is 01322 431765.

Bexley Age UK

They have a wealth of activities and events – walking groups, exercise groups, dancing, and crafts groups. Their main phone line for general enquires and specific numbers for activity groups is 0208 300 0883. Alternatively go online at ageuk.org.uk/bexley/activities-and-events

Services are also available: Nail cutting service, £19 toenail and £6 fingernail, request an appointment via 0208 300 0883.

Additionally, a form completion service is available. Call on 0208 300 0883. They offer help for: Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance, Housing Benefit/Council tax support, Blue Badge applications.

Men in Sheds Bexley

For retired men over 50, open Monday to Friday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. Contact the project officer on 07780655185 or email emily.willey@ageukbexley.org.uk

Disability/Carer Support

Carers’ Support Bexley

Support for parents and carers of children and young people with DLA (Disability Living Allowance) and PIP (Personal Independence Payment) up to and including appeals. Visit carerssupport.org/ or call on 020 8302 8011.

Mind Bexley

0203 912 0030 Call to refer/self-refer carers for support.

Bexley Care Hub

For advice and information on carers and for carers.

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