CVA's Telephone Befriending service is there to support individuals living within the London Borough of Croydon.

Our Volunteer Befrienders provide telephone support for those who may be experiencing anxiety and or social isolation.

Our project aims are to reduce the feeling of isolation and help the individual connect with others in their community. In order to access this service individuals MUST meet the following criteria:

Live in the London Borough of Croydon

Self-referred or agreed to be referred to the service

Who is this project NOT suitable for

An individual who does not want to engage with the service

People who have significant mental health conditions or drug/alcohol dependency that is not being managed or where the individual has refused support from services.

Individuals with severe, complex mental health issues 

Please contact volunteer2@cvalive.org.uk to make referral

Sessions Run

Sunday morning, Sunday afternoon, Sunday evening, Monday morning, Monday afternoon, Monday evening, Tuesday morning, Tuesday afternoon, Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning, Wednesday afternoon, Wednesday evening, Thursday morning, Thursday afternoon, Thursday evening, Friday morning, Friday afternoon, Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, Saturday evening