Useful contacts
In an emergency always call the Police on 999
Police, Fire, Ambulance (immediate danger)
Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Support
Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service (Weekdays)
0300 303 1191
West Mercia Women’s Aid (Shropshire Line)
0800 229 4066
Axis Counselling – Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence
01743 243007
Mankind Initiative (Male Domestic Abuse Support – Weekdays 10–4)
0808 800 1170
Men’s Advice Line (Domestic Abuse Support for Men)
0808 801 0327
Galop – LGBT+ Anti‑Abuse Charity
0800 999 5428
Bawso – Support for Ethnic Minority Communities
0800 731 8147
HERSANA – Support for Black Survivors of Abuse and Violence
0333 016 622
Refuge – UK’s Largest Specialist Domestic Abuse Organisation
0808 200 0247
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7)
0808 2000 247
Victim Support West Mercia
01905 726 896
Health & Emotional Support Services
Mental Health Crisis Team (Shropshire – 24/7)
0808 196 4501
Childline (Under 19s – 24/7)
0800 11 11
Shout (24/7 Crisis Text Service)
Text SHOUT to 85258
Samaritans (24/7 Listening Service)
116 123
Alcoholics Anonymous
0800 917 7650
GamCare – Gambling Support (24/7)
0808 8020 133
National Debt Helpline (Weekdays & Sat AM)
0808 808 4000
Cruse Bereavement Support (Weekdays)
0808 808 1677
Narcotics Anonymous (Weekdays)
0300 999 1212
NHS Non‑Emergency (24/7)
111
Citizens Advice
0800 144 8848
StepChange Debt Charity
0800 138 1111
Housing Support
Shropshire Council – Housing Options & Homelessness
0345 678 9005
Shelter – Homelessness Support (24/7)
0808 800 4444