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
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
07951 493 215
Tuesday and Wednesdays 11am – 2:30pm
Address: Revival Café, Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8DT
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
Domestic Abuse Support
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.
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.
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.
Elderly Support
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.
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.
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
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.
0203 912 0030 Call to refer/self-refer carers for support.
For advice and information on carers and for carers.
General Advice
First point of contact is through email or telephone: 0808 2505709, or use the link above.
Website for advice, groups, and resources.