If you think you are a young carer, or know someone who might be, please reach out to the Shropshire Young Carer Support team to find out how they can help:

• Phone: Call 0345 678 9021 during office hours
• Email: youngcarers@shropshire.gov.uk

https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/adult-social-care/schemes-and-teams/shropshire-carers/young-carers/

The service is aimed at families of autistic young people aged 0-19.  A formal diagnosis for autism is not required to access the service.

https://www.kids.org.uk/services/shropshire-universal-autism-support-service/

Staff deliver interventions in line with professional guidelines, using a range of approaches such as individual, group and systemic work, physical health checks, pharmacological input, behavioural programmes, and digital resources. All care is guided by collaboratively developed care plans, with progress regularly monitored through outcomes measures.

If you are experiencing something that makes you feel unsafe, distressed, or worried about your mental health, or if you are worried about someone’s mental health:

Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (option 2)

If you live in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, you can also:

• Call our the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust Freephone 24/7 urgent NHS Mental Health Helpline - 0808 196 4501

• Text STW to 85258 to receive support for your mental health at any time of the day or night

• Email access.shropshire@mpft.nhs.uk