Safety Net
About Safety Net
If you have been affected by rape, exploitation, sexual or domestic abuse and live in Cumbria our befriending service can support you on your recovery journey following engagement and support from the service. Our trained volunteers give a listening ear and a helping hand through one-to-one support. Volunteers will support and encourage you to access community services as well as develop your support network, as we know this is an important part of recovering from abuse. Our volunteers are trained as befrienders and understand the impact abuse has on people. Some of our volunteers have had previous support from Safety Net so through their lived experience they understand the challenges faced by those on our waiting lists as well as those who have just completed therapeutic work and support with next steps.
England, CA3 8RR
Service Eligibility
Our befriending is open to any clients who have accessed our main services at Safety Net.
Information for Volunteers
Our befrienders work 1:1 with those who have finished their therapy or support with us. This can be via telephone or face to face and is focused on supporting individuals to build their confidence and access a range of activities and opportunities, which may include our own Coffee and Creative Hub or Men’s Groups for example. We ask that our volunteer befrienders commit a minimum of one hour per week or fortnight following their initial training. If you are organised, flexible, patient, emphatic and caring we want to hear from you. For more information, please email office@safetynetuk.org or call 01228 515859
Age Groups
Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65), Older People (65+)Themes
Refugees/Asylum Seekers, Sexuality/Gender Identity, Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
North West EnglandOther Information
Who can refer: Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted