The Leeds Food Aid Network
Volunteers working together to support local people in Leeds

Support beyond food

Find wider advice and support services in Leeds

Explore local services across Leeds offering support with money, housing, wellbeing, mental health, addiction, family services and more.

Support beyond emergency food

Many organisations across Leeds offer practical advice, crisis support and longer-term help for people facing difficult situations or financial pressure.

You can use this page to explore local services, guidance and community support based on the type of help you need.

Some services may also offer one-to-one advice, referrals, online support or help accessing other local organisations.

You may need more than one kind of support

Many people need help with food, money, housing or health at the same time. It is okay to use more than one service if that is what you need.

How to find support

1. Choose the area you need help with

Start by selecting the kind of support that feels most relevant to your situation.

2. Check what each service offers

Look for practical advice, contact information, referral details and useful links.

3. Use food support too if needed

You can also visit the Find Food page if you need emergency food or low-cost food support.

Choose a type of support

Money and welfare advice

Find help with benefits, emergency grants, debt, budgeting and other financial support.

View money support

Mental health support

Access services that support wellbeing, mental health, emotional support and crisis help.

View mental health support

Addiction support

Find organisations offering help with addiction, recovery, advice and longer-term support.

View addiction support

Housing and crisis help

Explore support for housing problems, crisis situations, homelessness and emergency needs.

View housing support

Education and training

Find opportunities for learning, skills development, employment support and training.

View education support

Healthy Start and family help

Find practical support for families, children, food access and health-related services.

View family support

Need urgent food support as well?

If you need food support right now, use our Find Food page to locate food banks, food pantries, meal services and other support near you.

Go to Find Food

Start by choosing the support you need

Browse the support types above or use the Find Food page if food support is your first priority.

Browse Support