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

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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