One-To-One Befriending
We aim to provide companionship and support, to increase the confidence and self-esteem of our Befriendees.
Befriending
Support For The Elderly & Disabled living in Bellshill and Surrounding Communities
About Us
BeFriend in Bellshill provides support for elderly or disabled persons living in: Bellshill, Mossend, Holytown, Coatbridge and Viewpark. Volunteer befrienders spend time with befriendees offering social contact and companionship which reduces feelings of loneliness and isolation and improves health and wellbeing. Information on this page explains how to make a referral for befriending support and how you can get involved as a Volunteer befriender.
BeFriend in Bellshill recognises elderly or disabled members in our community experience loneliness or isolation. We aim to provide companionship and support and increase the confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing of our befriendees
BeFriend in Bellshill also accepts referrals for telephone befriending. This free services offers companionship for isolated persons through weekly telephone calls, provided by trained and supportive volunteers.
Telephone Befriending
A free telephone befriending service offering companionship for isolated people through weekly telephone calls provided by trained and supported volunteers.
Group Support Befriending
Our volunteers and Befriendees meet weekly to socialise, introduce new Befriendees and join in different activities.
Get In Contact With Us
Feel free to get in touch with us however is most suitable, whether by phone, email or pop in and see us!
| Opening Hours: | Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 16:00 |
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| Phone Number: | 01698 573251 |
| Email Us: | befriend@oncbellshill.org |
Our Sponsors
BeFriending Bellshill is funded by the National Lottery Comunity Fund, Community Solutions and Corra Foundation.
