Community Companions

Community Companions is a befriending service available to anyone in Bradford district and Craven aged 18 and over.

The service supports people with:

loneliness
social isolation
mental health issues

How does the service provide support?

After you have made an application for befriending support we will match you with a befriending volunteer based on your likes and interests.
Your befriender will meet with you for up to one hour every week for up to three months.
They will help build your confidence and gradually encourage you to access to local community groups, activities and services that help with your mental health and wellbeing.
Home visits are now available for anyone who is unable to access the community, due to mental health or mobility issues.
Befriending support is available in English, Punjabi and Urdu. Other languages may be available, please contact us before you submit your referral application: communitycompanions@mindinbradford.org.uk

How can I access this service?

You can make a referral for yourself or for someone else using the form below.

Make a referral

Community Companions explained

Service Manager Donna Hudson gives an overview of Community Companions, as well as our Tea ‘n’ Talk and Wellbeing services.

Abi’s story

Abi bravely shares her personal experience of mental health and accessing support from Community Companions.

Self referrals and Professional referrals

You can refer yourself or someone else as long as you have their consent. To make a referral please complete the online referral form. If you are struggling to complete the form please contact us for support with your referral on:

communitycompanions@mindinbradford.org.uk

Or call us on:

01274 730815

Volunteer as a befriender

To find out more about volunteering head to our volunteering page or check out the videos and blog post below:

[VIDEO] Hisfah’s story – supporting others through befriending

[VIDEO] David’s story – supporting others through befriending

[BLOG] What does befriending mean to you?

Hisfah’s story, supporting others

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