Connector Services
TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT HOW YOU’RE FEELING
The Silver Line
Befriending helpline: 0800 470 8090 (Freephone)
Provides support, information, advice and friendship to older people (over the age of 55) who may feel lonely or isolated. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Age UK
Helpline: 0800 169 6565
Advice and information for older people
Re-engage
Helpline: 0800 716 543
Social activities for people over 75 with little or no social support
Relate
Helpline: 0300 100 1234
Counseling for adults with relationship difficulties
Samaritans
Helpline: 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org samaritans.org
24-hour support for anyone in distress or despair
Carers First
Carers First provides personalised information and support including 1-1 appointments, groups and workshops. Telephone: 0300 303 1555, Email: hello@carersfirst.org.uk or visit the Carers First website
COMMUNITIES YOU CAN JOIN
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Mind has information about dealing with loneliness and offers tips and advice on coping with these feelings.
Newham Talking Therapies
If you are struggling, need some guidance or just need some ideas to help your mental health, then take the first step by completing our online self-referral form. Once completed one of our team will be in touch to book you an assessment with one of practitioners. Alternately, call 0208 175 1770 Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
NHS Every Mind Matters
Expert advice and practical tips from the NHS to help you look after your mental health and well-being:
VOLUNTEERING
Newham Volunteers
Newham’s Volunteers Programme is open to everyone and a great way to give something back to the community. It doesn't matter if you can spare a little time, or a lot, there are lots of ways to get involved and improve your community and meet new people. Register to become a Volunteer or email enquiries to volunteers@newham.gov.uk
Good Gym
GoodGym combines getting fit with doing good. Offering free sessions in which people can do some exercise while helping their community. Each session combines a run, walk or cycle with completing a practical task for a charity or older person. Typical tasks include changing smoke alarm batteries or lightbulbs for older people, or clearing gardens or painting fences for community centres. Call 02034323920 or email getinvolved@goodgym.org for more information
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LONEINESS
The British Red Cross's "Tackling Loneliness Digitally" programme has developed some new resources to help build confidence, coping skills and connections for adults and young people.
