A list of befriending services and online classes and groups for adults in Liverpool.
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- Befriending mainly for older people – local organisations
- Befriending for older LGBT+ people (75+)
- Befriending mainly for older people – national organisations
- Befriending for people with sight loss
- Befriending for people with mental health issues (incl eating disorders)
- Befriending for people with terminal illness
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Befriending mainly for older people – local organisations
Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton Friendship service for people aged 50+ in Liverpool and Sefton.
L5 Breckfield and North Everton Neigbourhood Council (BNENC) – Befriending Clubs Free. Monday 1pm-3pm at the Breckfield Centre Sports Hall, Wednesday 1-3pm at Liberton Court and Thursday 1-3pm at the Clock Community Centre
L8 Back to Life CIC Club for people aged 55+ who are cared for and carers, in particular those living with dementia from the Black and Minority Ethnic groups.
L6 Rainbow 50 Plus Community A free befriending service for people aged 50 years and above.
Smile & Experience TLC supporting those affected by dementia 07516 110351 or support@smile-tlc.co.uk
Befriending for (mainly) older people – national organisations
Age UK – Telephone friendship befriending service
Omega telephone/postal befriending service.
Re-engage (formerly Contact the Elderly) regular friendly calls ‘call companion’ service – refer an older person or apply to volunteer
Befriending for people with sight loss
RNIB (The Royal National Institute of Blind People): Talk and Support befriending groups Befriending social groups for adults with sight loss.
Sightline Vision (North West) Free telephone-based befriending for people affected by sight loss.
Befriending for people with mental health issues
TalkED (formerly Anorexia & Bulimia Care) supports anyone affected by any eating disorder or eating distress.
Imagine – Befriending and Peer Support Service Liverpool
Peer Support Groups for individuals aged 18+ with mental health issues.
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