New Friends for You
Friends for YouAbout New Friends for You
We provide trained volunteers to visit lonely and isolated people in their own homes. We do some telephone befriending too. We visit for an hour a week to befriend via chat and a cuppa.
we operate in Chorley and South Ribble area of Lancashire.
People are referred to us by Social Prescribers, GPs, relatives and we accept self referrals.
Service Eligibility
Anyone who is housebound, lonely or isolated.
Unfortunately, our volunteers are not trained to provide mental health support to individuals, but we can boost the emotional health and wellbeing of individuals through our regular contact.
Information for Volunteers
Friends for You offers a wonderful opportunity to volunteer to help combat the loneliness epidemic. We recruit volunteers via Chorley Council, by personal recommendation and through social media posts  Every prospective volunteer is DBS checked and then undergoes a small amount of training. They are then paired up with someone with similar interests and or hobbies. They are taken and introduced to the person and deep friendships ensue. Once a good relationship is established, visiting continues indefinitely.
Contact for more information: friendsforyou2016@outlook.com
or via telephone: 07506189128
Age Groups
Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
Disability, Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
North West EnglandOther 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