service
Free
One to One Befriending Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Social Skills Group Empowering Parents Empowering Communities Programme (EPEC)
Key information
Eligibility
Age Group
- 10-15 years
What is this service?
BEFRIENDING
10-15 years
Befriending provides one-to-one intensive support, including listening and help with behaviour management.
The service offers the young person a positive role model to discuss problems with and who can encourage them to try new activities and build up their confidence.
Volunteers are screened and trained before being matched with a young person. They meet for a couple of hours weekly and matches are usually for a period of 4 months.
This is a time limited, solution focused model with measurable objectives.
Referral is open to Social Care and the Family Wellbeing Team. Referral forms should be submitted by email to [email protected]
What we offer?
- 1-1 Support
Good to know
- Cost: Free
- Wait time: Longer than a month
- Additional information:
(Referral open to social care / Family Well-being Service)
Volunteers screened and trained by us meet the young person for a few hours per week. Staff meet volunteers regularly to oversee the process.
Befriending provides one-to-one support, including listening and providing the opportunity to think about changes to behaviour. It also offers the child a positive adult role model.
· The young person has someone to discuss problems with who can encourage them to try new activities and build their confidence
· Is based on a time limited, solution focused model with measurable objectives
· Assists transition into universal services
· Is flexible for those requiring help for a longer period, but normally lasts about four months
What people say
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