Further information and support

YoungMinds 

• A charity that helps young people with their feelings. For support with loneliness visit: www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/my-feelings/loneliness/ 

Anna Freud 

A charity that helps children with their feelings such as loneliness. To find out more visit their self-care page. They suggest: 

• Being kind to yourself 

• Spending time with supportive people 

• Going outside 

• Joining online chat or support groups 

• Volunteering 

• Getting text message support 

NSPCC Building Connections 

• Helps young people build confidence and manage loneliness. Ask an adult to refer you if you’re interested. 

NHS Better Health 

• Find tips and videos on dealing with thoughts, sleep, social media, and more. Visit: Every Mind Matters 

Cruse Bereavement Support 

• Help for children and young people who are feeling sad or lonely after someone dies. 

Crane Quality Counselling 

• Offers 6 free counselling bereavement sessions for children and young people in Shropshire. Call 0345 678 9028. 

Challenging Perceptions 

• A charity that proved services for children and young people with mental health, learning disabilities, and autism needs. 

Shropshire Youth Association’s Youth Club XYZ 

• A youth club for LGBTQI+ young people in Shrewsbury. 

Young Carers Services 

• Support for young people who take care of a family member. Services in Shropshire and Telford. 

Breathe

A free app for breathing exercises. Visit: breatheapp.uk 

SAM

A free app for managing anxiety and loneliness. Visit: SAM 

Headspace

Offers free meditations for loneliness (7-day trial). Visit: Headspace 

Trusted adults 

• Talk to a trusted adult who listens and supports you. This could be a teacher, school counsellor, or a family member. For more information on who is a trusted adult, click here.

School nurses 

• Text for confidential advice and support: 

  • Shropshire: 07507 330346

  • Telford and Wrekin: 0333 358 3328 

Children & Young People Social Prescribers 

• Connects you to support, activities and groups in your community. Call 0345 678 9028 or email healthylives@shropshire.gov.uk. To find out more read Shropshire Council’s social prescribing for young people leaflet.   

If you need help fast: 

• Call 999 or go to A&E if it's an emergency. 

• NHS 111: Call 111 and choose the ‘Mental Health Option’. 

• Samaritans: Call 116 123 anytime. 

• Shout: Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 anytime. 

• Childline: Call 0800 1111 anytime. 

• Papyrus: For young people thinking about suicide. Call 0800 068 4141 or text 07860039967. 

Remember, you’re not alone, and there are many people and resources ready to help you.