Find out what support services are available in your area
COVID-19
Please be aware that many organisations have adapted their processes due to Covid-19. We recommend that you visit their website or phone to find out up to date information.
Food
Shrewsbury, Central
Open table, surplus food from supermarkets. Pay as you feel. Check website or social media for current timetable.
Ludlow, South
Meal delivery to vulnerable, community meal.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Rockspring Community Centre, Sandford Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1SX
Money, debt & benefits
Shrewsbury, Central
An honest, confidential service for personal debt advice, budgeting help or form filling when applying for benefits.
The Barnabas Church Centre, Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 7DN
Shrewsbury, Central, Shropshire
Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, consumer issues, employment and housing rights, legal issues, money and debt. Specialist casework in debt, welfare benefits and housing.
Fletcher House, 15 College Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LY
Unit 3, Southwater Square
Southwater Way
Telford
TF3 4JG
Shropshire, Countywide
Low cost loans, savings.
Just Credit Union, 1A Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AQ
Just Credit Union - Oswestry
Oswestry, North
Outreach. Low cost loans, savings.
Oswestry Library, Arthur Street, Oswestry, SY11 1JR
Just Credit Union - Market Drayton
Market Drayton, North
Outreach. Low cost loans, savings.
Shropshire Housing Alliance, 11 High Street, Market Drayton, TF9 1PY
Tenbury Well, South
No interest loans of up to £400 for essential items to be bought from local businesses.
5 Teme Court Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AA
Shrewsbury, Central
Free and confidential debt and budgeting support. Can advise on Debt Management Plans, Debt Relief Orders (DRO), Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVA) or Bankruptcy.
Lancaster Road, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY13LE
Shrewsbury, Central
Completely free debt advice, negotiation with creditors, assistance with budgeting, help with benefit claims.
Church Road, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, SY3 9HF
Shrewsbury, Central
Advice with housing/benefit/employment/money issues & getting online.
Shrewsbury, Central
Financial Inclusion Team offer a free service to STAR tenants, including debt advice, budgeting and assistance with benefit applications.
The Spruce Building, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6LG
Housing & furniture
Shropshire, Countywide
Housing advice, homelessness assistance.
Shrewsbury, Central
Day centre for homeless and vulnerable people.
10 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2DJ
Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Market Drayton
Advice and information for people who are homeless, or inadequately or inappropriately housed. Also run a bedsit scheme for young people.
Shrewsbury, Central
Advice and information for people aged over 18 with housing problems.
Shrewsbury, Central
Advice and information for people aged over 18 with housing problems.
Ludlow, South
Provide essential household items to people on low incomes.
Shrewsbury, Central
Provide essential household items to people on low incomes.
Children & Families
Shropshire, Countywide
Advice and support for anyone suffering domestic abuse or if you're worried about someone who is.
Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service The Gateway, The Auction Yard Craven Arms SY7 9BW
Shropshire, Countywide
Advice and support for women and children suffering domestic abuse.
Shropshire, Countywide
Help from Shropshire Council to support a family, child or young person as soon as a problem arises.
Mental health & addiction
NHS Crisis Mental Health Team
Shropshire, Countywide
Urgent mental health service.
Shropshire, Shrewsbury
Support, groups and activities for anyone struggling with their mental health.
Observer House, suites 3 and 4, Holywell St, Shrewsbury SY2 6BL
Shropshire, Countywide
Support, counselling, detox programs for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction
1st Floor, Crown House, St Mary's St, Shrewsbury SY1 1DS
Shropshire, Countywide
Free and confidential support to young people experiencing issues with drugs & alcohol.
1st Floor, Crown House, St Mary's St, Shrewsbury SY1 1DS
Disabilities
Shropshire, Countywide
Information, legal advice and advocacy for disability issues, run by and for disabled people.
Louise House, Roman Road, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, SY3 9JN
Shropshire, Countywide
A free, confidential and impartial service for children and young people aged 0 – 25 years, with SEND, and their parents
Older People
Shropshire, Countywide
Confidential advice for older people, their families and carers on social care, legal and income issues, befriending, and staying warm and safe.
Employment
Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Bridgnorth
Benefits claims and job advice
Princess House, 17-19 The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1YA
27 Oswald Rd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1DZ
Green End Parade, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1AG
51 Stafford St, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1JF
Severn Street, Low Town, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6BP
Shropshire, Countywide
Training, grants and support for getting people into employment
Transport
Shrewsbury, Ludlow
Community cycling. Free bike repairs, low cost or free bikes., bicycle safety courses.
Unit 40 Riverside Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury.
Shropshire, Countywide
Low cost rental of scooters and bikes for people unable to afford/access transport for school or work.