Befriending & Wellbeing Project
St Martin's CentreAbout Befriending & Wellbeing Project
We aim to help people experiencing loneliness and or social isolation to build and develop a more fulfilling social life and reduce feelings of loneliness.
We will recruit, train and support volunteers who will support them by, for example: Visit the person regularly in their own home and having a friendly chat; Support the person to attend activities happening in our Centre; Accompany the person in a local community activity e.g. going shopping, visit a library, have a cuppa; Help and signpost them to other services in their local community and help sort out other neighbourhood issues.
The outcomes for people using our service are: to have reduced feelings of isolation; to experience increased feelings of wellbeing; an increased feeling of connectedness to their local community; have greater access to a wider range of support options
England, NE6 2RJ
Service Eligibility
To receive our service individuals must;
· Be aged 18 or over
· Live in Walker or Byker area
· Have identified as being lonely and/or in need of further social interaction
· Live in their own home in the community (ie. not residential or nursing care)
· Have sufficient mental capacity ie. they do not have dementia or severe memory loss.
· Not have current involvement with a mental health professional
Information for Volunteers
BEFRIENDERS NEEDED. Do you have an hour or two to spare on a regular basis? Would you like to help a lonely or socially isolated person living in the Walker or Byker area? We are looking for volunteers to visit people regularly at home or help them to take part in activities at their Centre or the local community. Pop into St Martin’s Centre and find out more about our new Befriending Project. Or call or email Yvonne on the following: Tel: 0191 276 4002 yvonne@stmartinscentre.org.uk
More InformationAge Groups
Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65)Themes
Care Experienced People, Carers, Ethnic Minority Communities, Learning Disabilities, Lone Parent Families, Sensory Impairment, Sexuality/Gender Identity, Disability, Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
North East EnglandOther Information
Type of Befriending: 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