Leeds Mind Befriending Service
Leeds Mind’s Befriending service works with people over 50 in and around Leeds, who may be struggling with loneliness or social isolation.
Studies show 15% of older people in Leeds are socially isolated – this is around 37,000 people. This can have a negative impact on our mental health. The Befriending service promotes better mental health by working to reduce this loneliness and social isolation.
For more information, or for an informal chat about the service, please contact befriending@leedsmind.org.uk or call 0113 305 5800.
We are now offering a series of groups open to anybody over 50:
Date/time
Session
Location
Book
7th April, 1pm - 3pm
Support Group for over 50s - Building Healthy Relationships
Harrison Room, Age UK, Bradbury Building, Mark Lane, Leeds, LS2 8JA
14th April, 1pm - 3pm
Mindful Making Social Craft Group for over 50s
Harrison Room, Age UK, Bradbury Building, Mark Lane, Leeds, LS2 8JA
24th April, 1pm
Llama Walk at CATCH Leeds (Limited Spaces)
ARK, Hovingham Avenue, Leeds, LS8 3QY
30th April, 12pm - 1:30pm
Social Brunch Club for over 50s
The Old Fire Station, Gipton Approach, Leeds, LS9 6NL
5th May, 1pm - 3pm
Support Group for over 50s - Managing Anxiety
Harrison Room, Age UK, Bradbury Building, Mark Lane, Leeds, LS2 8JA
12th May, 1pm - 3pm
Mindful Making Social Craft Group for over 50s
Harrison Room, Age UK, Bradbury Building, Mark Lane, Leeds, LS2 8JA
Volunteer as a Befriender
Our volunteer recruitment is now closed.
To find out more about our other volunteering opportunities, please visit our Volunteering page.