Children and Young People

• Childline 0800 11 11
  Counselling for children and young people day and night on any problem.
• Children and Families Social Services Team
  01588 536400
• Careline 0208 514 11 77
  Counselling line for children, young people and adults on any issue including family, marital and relationship problems, child abuse, rape and sexual assault, depression and anxiety.
• Freecall Message Home 0800 700 740
  Non traceable service for those who have left home but want to pass on a message to family and friends without communicating directly.
• Shropshire Children's Information Service (CIS)
  01743 254400
  Information on Childcare Provision.
• National Missing Persons Helpline
  0500 700 700 24 hr
  Helpline for all those concerned with missing people, including parents, relatives, friends, social services and other professionals.
• Alateen 020 7403 0888
  For young people aged 12-20 who have been affected by someone else's drinking, contact the above number for details of local support.
• NSPCC Child Projection Helpline 0808 800 5000
  Counselling, information and advice for anyone concerned about children at risk, including children themselves.
• National Association for Children of Alcoholics
  0800 358 3456
  Support for children of alcoholics.
• Cruse Young Persons Helpline 0808 808 1677
  Help for anyone affected by death.
• Home Start 01746 768942
  Support, friendship and practical help for families with at least one child under 5 years.
• Marches Family Network 01746 710947
  Working with and for children with disabilities / special needs and their families.
• Anti Bullying Network 0131 651 6100
  Advice, information, understanding and support to parents of bullied children and to children themselves.
• Bridgnorth Town Youth Centre 01746 763967
• Connexions 01746 76500 or 01743 284428
  Advice and guidance service for 13 to 19 year olds which brings together a range of organisations offering support to young people.
• Children in Mind Project 01952 594 340
  Support for young people from the age of 5 years who are recognised as being a family member, of parents with mental health problems and drug and alcohol misuse.
  One to one support looking at issues that affect the young person, such as self esteem, school attendance, bullying, being able to understand parental illness, caring.
  The support is given over a short period of time from 4 - 12 sessions.
• Brambles Trust 01299 402322
  A bereavement support programme for children and young people.