Felling lonely, isolated or would just like someone to talk to?

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Our Befriending Support Service could be just what you need.

Befriender Volunteers are recruited to support you if you are feeling lonely or isolated. Having someone to regularly chat to can give us something to look forward to and reduce those feelings.

Our Befriending Service can be face to face, or over the phone, you choose.

Please be aware that this is not a home-visiting service and any face-to-face meetings will need to take place in the community.

How does it work?

Fill out the form below or someone can do it on your behalf and you will then you will get a message to let you know that you’ve been added to our waiting list. When a potential befriending match becomes available someone will give you a call to make arrangements.

Usually the first session is done over the telephone and then further calls or face-to-face sessions can be arranged between you and your befriender.

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Data Protection and Confidentiality

Mind in West Essex follows the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR. This means we look after your personal information safely and responsibly. We make sure your information is:

Used fairly and lawfully
Only used for clear and limited purposes
Relevant and not excessive
Accurate and kept up to date
Stored securely and not kept longer than needed

By ticking the consent box below, you agree that Mind in West Essex can collect, record and use your personal data to provide you with support and to help keep you safe and well. We will always handle your information properly and in line with our Privacy Policy which you can see here: Privacy Policy.

We will not share your details with anyone else unless you give us permission or we have a legal duty to do so. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us on 01371 876641 or emailing admin@mindinwestessex.org.uk.

Withdrawing consent will not affect any support we have already provided.

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Felling lonely, isolated or would just like someone to talk to?

Our Befriending Support Service could be just what you need.

How does it work?

Training Academy

Side by Side

Counselling