Befrienders Highland
About Befrienders Highland
We are a small voluntary organisation working to improve the lives of people who are lonely and isolated and have experience of mental ill health and dementia. We work across all of the Highland Region of Scotland.
OUR BEFRIENDING SERVICES:
– Face to Face befriending in Inverness, Nairn, Caithness, Skye & Lochalsh, Tain, Alness, Invergordon and Dingwall areas for people with mental ill health.
– Distance Befriending by phone, letter or email across the Highland region for people with mental ill health and dementia.
– Group Befriending – we offer a range of group befriending opportunities available to all Friends and Volunteers.
Stephens Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 3JP
Service Eligibility
We offer support to people over the age of 18 experiencing mental ill health or dementia in the Highlands and specifically in the Inverness and Nairn areas. In addition, we also offer support in the Caithness area.
To make a referral, simply pick up the phone and call us – 01463 712 791.
If you prefer, ask your medical team to make a referral to us, or ask someone you know to get in touch on your behalf.
Information for Volunteers
In a changing world, where we don’t know our neighbours, our skilled, compassionate and dedicated team make sure that everyone has someone to call a friend. We are always keen to recruit people who are good communicators, who are kind and respectful of others, and who want to make a positive difference to the life of someone else.
Being a befriending volunteer will take about an hour of your time once a week, and our great team of coordinators will provide training and support to you when you need it. If you have less time to offer, we are keen to recruit volunteers to help us with our fundraising activities, administration, social media and website management too.
We are a Carer Positive Organisation, and hold a Quality in Befriending Excellence Award.
More InformationAge Groups
Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
Mental HealthRegions
Country: Scotland
Scottish Regions: Highland
Other Information
Type of Befriending: Distance befriending including telephone, video call, letter writing or other means, Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted