Help, Contacts and Useful Links

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Wellbeing resources:

CAMHS Resources a collection of downloadable self-help guides relating to wellbeing. Some are aimed at adults but the ideas and suggestions in them can still be relevant for young people and parents. CAMHS

Mind as well as offering support, the Mind website outlines some practical steps you can implement to support your wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic. Mind: Coronavirus and your wellbeing

NHS Every Mind Matters outlines practical steps you can take to look after your mental wellbeing. Mental wellbeing tips. Their website also has some advice and resources such as videos and quizzes on several topics including: Coronavirus, money worries, dealing with change, feeling lonely and going back to school amongst others.

Mental Health UK has a number of downloadable resources which includes conversation guides, plans and booklets. Mental Health UK.

The World Health Organization provides resources to help you keep mentally healthy. WHO.

Additional support services:

Autism West Midlands offers a specialist service, providing support for adults and children with autism. Their helpline welcomes calls from parents, autistic adults, carers and professionals who live in the West Midlands to discuss concerns they have about autism (before and after diagnosis). Callers will find experienced, understanding staff who offer a listening ear and who can provide information about autism and local support services. Autism West Midlands.

Parents Protect is an organisation that has developed an online child sexual abuse and exploitation awareness learning programme for parents/carers to help: Understand potential risks; recognise the signs of possible abuse; be aware of inappropriate behaviour in adults and to know where to go for help if you have concerns and would like to talk about them. Sexual abuse learning programme.

Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership children’s website designed to provide useful information and advice for professionals, parents and children. They coordinate and monitor how the services and professional staff work together to protect children from abuse or neglect. Safeguarding Shropshire.

County Lines are operating in Shropshire, someone being exploited by a County Lines gang may show some of the signs listed here. If you believe someone may be vulnerable to County Lines activity, please contact West Mercia Police using the report it section here. In an emergency, use 999.

Shropshire Council Bereavement Counselling offer free counselling if you live in Shropshire and are struggling with the loss of a friend or loved one. Further information – here.

Financial Support – Shropshire Council’s Community Reassurance Team is there to help all residents across the county during the pandemic – please click here to find out more.

Shropshire Larder this resource is the most comprehensive directory of services for people living in Shropshire on a low budget. It has information on how to access a foodbank or community food project and how to eat well on a budget. It also covers how to get support with benefits, housing and debt. Shropshire Larder | Shropshire Food Poverty Alliance

Find a local Foodbank – Food banks are grassroots, community organisations aimed at supporting people who cannot afford the essentials in life. Visit The Trussell Trust to find your nearest foodbank.

If you find yourself in financial crisis and need help with meals please contact Helen at the Market Drayton Foodbank | Telephone: 01630 654007 | Email:  referrals@marketdrayton.foodbank.org.uk. You do not need to be eligible for Free School Meals to qualify for this help.

Carers Trust advice for young carers. A young carer is someone under 18 who helps look after someone in their family, or a friend, who is ill, disabled, has a mental health condition or misuses drugs or alcohol. Carers Trust helps young carers to cope with their caring role through specialised services delivered by Carers Trust Network Partners across the UK. Young Carer Support Services.

Independent Food Aid Network Advice and support is available if you are struggling to make ends meet. Visit the Worrying About Money online service here.

Shropshire Council Cost of Living Help Website containing information and advice about organisations that provide support to those seeking help. It also includes links for specific money worries, such as: Cost of transport; debt and borrowing; rent or mortgage help; help with energy bills; help with water rates; financial help for people with disabilities; help with pensions. Visit Shropshire Cost of Living here.

Shropshire Council Free School Meals Important advice about who may benefit from free school meals and how to apply. Free School Meals information available here.

Shropshire Family Information Service Free information, advice and support on all aspects of family life. Take a look at the Shropshire Family Information Service for 0-19 years here.

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