Community & Support
Charities & Community Groups
Shropshire charities and community organisations — from food banks and hospices to groups supporting older people, young people and families.
In an emergency call 999
- Samaritans: 116 123
- Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258
- NHS 111: 111
In and around Shropshire
Charities & Community Groups
Severn Hospice
Free specialist care and support for people living with incurable illnesses, and their families, across Shropshire.
Shrewsbury
Charities & Community Groups
Hope House Children’s Hospices
Support for children with life-threatening conditions and their families, based in Oswestry.
Oswestry
Charities & Community Groups
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin
Information, advice and services helping older people across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.
Shrewsbury
More community support
Mental Health & WellbeingSupport for your mental health across Shropshire and nationally.Councils & Public ServicesYour local councils — bins, planning, housing and contact details.Helplines & Crisis SupportFree, confidential helplines — many available 24/7.Advice & Money HelpFree advice on money, debt, housing, benefits and your rights.Community GroupsLocal groups, volunteering and things that bring people together.