Sources of Support
We have a list of local resources to support your families during this time. Please email health@almaprimary.org for more information
Food banks
- Opening times are Tuesday from 12pm-2pm and Saturday from 10am-12pm
- Email for more information
- Opening times are Monday 12:30pm-2:30pm, Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm, Friday 11:30am-1:30pm (Except for Bank holidays)
- Email for more information
- Open every Saturday from 12:30pm-2:00pm - Hall behind St Mary's, 279 High Road, East Finchley, N2 8HG
- Email for more information - no voucher or referral required
- Visit their Facebook site for more information or to support the FoodBank
- Please email Steve Verrall or call on 07946 728515 for more information
- Email Kelly or call on 020 0441 9837 for more information
Visit Trussell Trust for more information
General
- Variety of services including family support, financial advice and pregnancy support
- Self-referral form to be returned via email
- Variety of services for Barnet residents
- Email for more information
Mental Health
- Email for more information or call on 0208 458 2223
Samaritans
- Available to call or email
- 116 123 (free national line), or 020 8361 6080 (branch office for Enfield, Haringey and Barnet)
Barnet Voice for Mental Health
- Providing peer support and signposting for people in Barnet to find information and support
- Email to sign up or call 020 3475 1307
- The helpline is open from 12pm-12am every day and 12pm-3pm on Fridays, except Shabbat and Yom Tovim
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust
- New helpline open 24/7 on 0300 0200 500
- Barnet Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team
- The service can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 0208 702 4040
Pregnancy
- Virtual online teaching and support
- Supports babies born prematurely or sick
- Currently offering a remote service. Email for more information or to arrange a meeting
Early Pregnancy Information Centre
- To contact the centre located at Barnet Hospital, please call 0208 2165 233
Domestic Violence
- Free and confidential support for those in Barnet affected by abuse
- Email or call on 020 3874 5003
- The Domestic Abuse helpline is open on Monday-Thursday from 9:30am-9:30pm on 0808 801 0500, or you can email
- The Sexual Violence support helpline is open on Monday-Tuesday from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm and on Thursdays 1pm-3pm on 0808 801 0656, or you can email
- To contact the London office, please call 020 8445 8060
Bereavement
Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service
- Supporting Jewish individuals through loss and bereavement
North London Hospice Bereavement Service
- Provision of support, counselling and information
- The Bereavement service can be contacted on 020 8343 6819/6807
- Offers counselling support for those who have been bereaved
- Email or call on 020 3759 4347 for more information
- Open from Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm
Nurses/GP
Barnet School Nursing Team Duty Line
- If you attend a Barnet Local Authority school and would like to speak to the school nursing team
- Call 020 8200 2500 or email for confidential health advice
- The Advice line is open from Monday-Sunday 9am-5pm (including Bank Holidays)
- Extended Access Hubs for patients registered with a Barnet GP
- Opening hours are 6:30pm-9pm on Weekdays and 8am-8pm Weekends and Public holidays
Financial
- For advice, please complete the online form or telephone their helpline on 0300 456 8365, open from Monday-Friday 9:15am-4pm and until 7:30pm on Wednesdays
- Help to support Barnet residents that are facing financial hardship
The Rainbow Centre
- The Money Advice Service is open for phone or email consultations only. Contact Stuart either by email or on 07981 760 399 on Tuesdays and Thursdays