Help & support
Help and support in Wantage and Grove
Free and low-cost help nearby: food, money and debt advice, housing, mental health, carers, families, older people, company, warm spaces and more. Every service here is checked, and you can't pay to be listed.
Need help today?
- In danger or a medical emergency999Or 112. If you cannot speak, press 55 when asked.
- Mental health: urgent help111Choose the mental health option. Any time.
- Samaritans: someone to talk to116 123Free, any time, day or night.
- Domestic abuse0808 2000 247National helpline, free, any time. Oxfordshire line: 0800 731 0055 (weekdays 10am to 7pm).
- Nowhere to stay tonight01235 422420Vale council out-of-hours homelessness line. In office hours: 01235 422452.
- No money for food or energy01865 804171Oxfordshire Crisis Support Scheme, weekdays 9am to 5pm, or apply online.
Not sure where to start?
These can help with almost anything, or point you to the right place.
- Vale Community ImpactFree advice on debt, benefits, work and consumer problems, and foodbank referrals. Walk in at 16 Market Place, Wantage.01235 765348Phone, email or call in
- South and Vale Community HubThe council's team for anyone who is struggling: money, practical help and advice.01235 422600Choose option 3. Mon to Thu 8.30am to 5pm, Fri to 4.30pm
- Live Well OxfordshireA county directory of support for adults and carers, with a phone line to help you find the right service.01235 849410Run with Age UK Oxfordshire
What do you need help with?
Food7 local services
Money, debt and benefits3 local services
Housing and homelessnessPhone and online help
Mental health1 local service
Carers4 local services
Families and babies5 local services
Older people and dementia8 local services
Company and loneliness8 local services
Warm spaces and energy2 local services
Getting about1 local service
Young people2 local services
Repair, reuse and clothes4 local services
Domestic abusePhone and online help
Disability and sight loss3 local services
Veterans and forces families2 local services
Bereavement1 local service
Computers and digital help2 local services
On in the next fortnight
Community fridges, free meals, warm spaces, drop-ins and groups.
- Fri 2 OctCommunity Fridge at The Mix13:45, 15:15 · The Mix, 15 Mill Street, OX12 9AB (and The Beacon on Fridays)
- Sat 3 OctRepair CafeThe Mix, 15 Mill Street
- Mon 5 OctWantage Library: dementia advice drop-in10:30-13:00 · Wantage Library
- Mon 5 OctHEG Community Larder16:00-16:45 · Snells Hall
- Wed 7 OctAround Table community café15:00-18:00 · Holy Trinity Church, Charlton Village Road
- Fri 9 OctEast Challow Community Warm Space11:00 · Challow & Childrey Cricket Club
- Wed 14 OctBe Free Young Carers Hangout15:00-17:30 · Letcombe Regis Village Hall
Run a support service, or spotted something out of date? Services change often, so we check every one at least every three months. Tell us about a change or add a service free. Last reviewed 30 September 2026.