Harleston Information Plus
Harleston Information Plus Befriending Service
About Harleston Information Plus
The Harleston Information Plus Befriending Service provides face-to-face befriending and is designed to help improve self-confidence, emotional health and wellbeing and promote independence of individuals who may be experiencing loneliness and social isolation. The service is available to anyone over the age of 18 living in Harleston or the surrounding villages.
Individuals are matched to one of our trained volunteers who will then visit you weekly at home or arrange to meet at a local café or community group and spend quality time together, around an hour each week, providing companionship and conversation to help combat loneliness and isolation.
8, Exchange Street, Harleston, England, IP20 9AB
Service Eligibility
We can support individuals over 18 years of age living in the following areas: Harleston, Pulham Market, Pulham St Mary, Rushall, Starston, Thorpe Abbotts, Brockdish, Needham, Wingfield, Syleham, Fressingfield, Weybread, Withersdale Street, Mendham, Homersfield, Denton, Alburgh, Wortwell and Metfield.
If you live outside these areas, we may still be able to support you if you can travel into Harleston.
Individuals wishing to access the service can complete a self referral form available to download below, or a hard copy can be obtained from the Information Centre. A member of our team will then be in touch to arrange a home visit.
External professionals or organisations can submit a referral on behalf of their client by downloading and completing the referral form below.
Befriending professional referral
For enquiries, please call 01379 851917
Information for Volunteers
The Volunteer Befriender role involves spending time each week with individuals over the age of 18 who may be experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Support is offered through face-to-face befriending in the service user’s home or in public spaces like cafés, libraries, or community groups. The aim is to improve emotional wellbeing, build confidence, reduce loneliness and help people reconnect with their communities. Activities may include chatting, going for a walk, attending social events, or simply offering companionship.
This role is suited to friendly, empathetic individuals aged 18 and over, who enjoy social interaction and are committed to giving a minimum of one hour per week. Training, support and supervision is provided.
If you are interested in joining our team please call 01379 851917 or download our Volunteer Application Form
More InformationAge Groups
Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
Care Home Residents, Carers, Dementia/Memory loss, Lone Parent Families, Mental Health, Disability, Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
Other Regions: East of England
Other 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