How we can help
Shropshire Rural Support provides confidential support during periods of anxiety and stress, and with problems relating to their families and their businesses
Our free confidential service is delivered by people with farming backgrounds who understand the ups and downs of farming, family farming businesses and living in the countryside. Most importantly they have the time to listen.
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In addition to listening, Shropshire Rural Support also has an extensive network of contacts who can provide guidance and signposting to professional advice on most aspects of living and working in rural communities and businesses.
Health & Wellbeing
Supporting families affected by drugs or alcohol
Helping individuals to address problem drinking
Support for suicide loss survivors
Find a church
Bereavment Counselling
Support for suicide loss survivors
Mental health charity
Counselling and relationship guidance charity
A charity that helps people cope life.
Telford Branch 01952 256161;
Shrewsbury Branch 01743 369696
Shropshire Council Disability Advice
Safe Places Shropshire – Go to this website https://safeplacesshropshire.com/ to find a safe place for you if you feel unsafe. Safe Place Shropshire is a network of ‘short term safe havens’ for people who may require additional support and assistance when they are out and about in the community.
Farming Support
An England wide support organisation for farmers and their families
Counselling and relationship guidance charity
Support for farming families
Other Services
General advice & guidance
Support for victims of crime and those affected by crime 01905 726 896
Rural matters – Additional support for rural businesses and farmers when faced with rural crime
