Children’s mental health support – useful resources and links
Local Shropshire and Telford services
- Bee U – Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health (0–25 yrs) - provides mental health support, neurodevelopmental assessments (autism & ADHD), eating disorder support, and crisis pathways
- Shropshire Council – Mental Health & Wellbeing Support for Children & Young People - a comprehensive directory including help for parents, carers, professionals, and young people (YoungMinds, BeeU, Childline, bereavement support, etc)
- Paediatric Psychology Service (Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin) - specialist psychological support for children with physical health conditions and their families
- Shropshire Mental Health Support - local counselling and support charity offering services for families and individuals
- NHS Mental Health Services – Urgent Help & 24/7 Helpline - emergency and non‑emergency mental health support across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin
- 24/7 Mental Health Helpline: 0808 196 4501, text support: text STW to 85258
Online support for children and young people
- Kooth – free online counselling - confidential, safe emotional wellbeing support for ages 10–25
- Childline - 24/7 free emotional support for children and young people
- YoungMinds - advice and mental health information for children, parents, and professionals
Family, parenting and specialist support
