COMMUNITY OUTREACH SUPPORT
Companionship - Reducing isolation & loneliness
- Befriending ( Remote)
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Provides gentle, relational support over the phone for adults experiencing loneliness, anxiety, or isolation.
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Offers a safe, non‑judgemental space for people to talk, feel heard, and build confidence at their own pace.
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Acts as an early intervention pathway, helping people stabilise emotionally while waiting for statutory or specialist services.
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Supports individuals who struggle to access in‑person groups by offering flexible, accessible communication from home.
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Helps people feel connected, reassured, and less alone, reducing the risk of crisis or escalation.
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Delivered by trained, supported volunteers who provide consistent check‑ins and trauma‑aware listening.
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Creates a bridge into wider CMD support such as workshops, the community café, and practical guidance when needed.
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Strengthens community resilience by offering a trusted social safety net for those who often fall between service gaps.
- Support organising appointments / Talking through outcomes & next steps
Collaboration - Working Together
- Working as part of a team (Multi agency working)
- Service user suggestions and feedback
Connection - Empowering social ability
- Completing referrals & signposting to other agencies that can also support you
- Encouragement and support to positively connect with others
- Understanding your needs and requirements
- Exploring meaning & purpose, unlocking your inner potential
Community - Encouraging positive interaction & integration
- Information & guidance on what's on in your local area
- Exploring and sourcing social, educational and employment opportunities
- Support to feel included and engaged.
- Community Events
- Community Cafe