Befriending Scheme
Can you spare a few hours a week working with an adult who has mental health problems?
The aim of the scheme is to offer support for
those adults who are experiencing mental or emotional distress, living in the
London Borough of Redbridge.
We are looking for people who:
- want to
get involved in the community;
- can offer
some spare time on a regular (flexible) basis;
- are
patient, non-judgemental and sensitive to the needs of others.
What we can offer:
- A
positive and rewarding experience;
- A
comprehensive training course;
- Group and
individual support;
- Out of
pocket expenses are reimbursed.
What is Befriending?
Following a period of mental or emotional distress
many people can be left with a feeling of no sense of purpose, unable to find
suitable work and may find themselves socially isolated. These circumstances can
generate feelings of low self-esteem and self-worth which in turn significantly
impair the quality of life and can make individuals more vulnerable to
subsequent episodes of mental distress. Befriending is a way of intervening in
this cycle by attempting to offer a form of social contact and friendship which
can significantly improve the quality of life for some people
For further information and an application form please contact:
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Martina Chana
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0208 924 1476 |
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