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Barnet Friends

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Barnet Friends

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Feeling lonely or isolated? You’re not alone, and we’re here to help.

Barnet Friends is a free telephone befriending service for adults aged 18–55 in Barnet.

Whether you need someone to talk to or are looking for encouragement to connect with your local community, Barnet Friends offers a listening ear and practical support.

How can Barnet Friends help me?

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Vetted volunteer befrienders are matched with individuals to provide companionship and emotional support. They also offer information about a range of activities and services that can help increase confidence, reduce isolation, encourage access to the local community, develop hobbies and interests, and connect individuals to other forms of support.

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How do I access it?

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Barnet Friends is available to individuals:

  • Aged 18–55 who live, work, or study in Barnet

  • Who need emotional support or simply someone to talk to

  • Who are experiencing loneliness and want to reduce social isolation

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The service supports individuals without a mental health diagnosis, as well as those with low to moderate mental health needs (e.g. low mood, anxiety, moderate depression, obsessive compulsive disorder).

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Please note: We are currently unable to accept clients with a severe mental health diagnosis or those experiencing suicidal thoughts.

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Contact details:

020 8016 0016 | Befriending@cbplus.org.uk | www.cbplus.org.uk

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Download Referral Criteria Guidelines     

Download Public Information​​​​​​​​​​​

Please scroll down to access the referral form. 

Barnet Friends Referral Form

Please complete all fields.


The personal information collected in this form will be used by CB Plus for administrative purposes related to the referral. If we are unable to provide support, your details and assessment notes may be shared with another provider better suited to your needs.


Please ensure the person being referred has given their consent.


To continue, please tick the box below to confirm that consent has been given and you agree to this statement:

Referral Date
Dan
Mesec
Leto

Client Details:

Title
Date of Birth
Dan
Mesec
Leto
What is your gender?
Woman
Man
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Other

Client next of kin or emergency contact:

Title
Gender
Woman
Man
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Other

GP Surgery Details

Please make the client aware we will contact their GP and call 999 if we are concerned about their personal safety.

Reasons for Referral

Why is the person being referred? (Please tick all that apply)

Ethnicity and Communication Needs

Ethnicity (Please select the option that best describes your ethnic group or background)
Sexual Orientation (Please select the option that best describes your sexual orientation)
Preferred Language (Please tell us your preferred language for communication)

Risk Assessment and Further Information

This section is designed to ensure you receive the right support you need.


Please note we are unable to provide (clinical) support to clients:

  • Living with a severe mental health diagnosis

  • Experiencing psychotic episodes

  • Being treated for addictions

  • Receiving treatment from Community-based NHS mental health teams, as well as

  • those who have been sectioned in the last 6 months

Can we contact the client at home by telephone?
Yes
No
Does the client know about this referral and have they given their consent? (Please note: we are unable to accept referrals without the client’s consent.)
Yes
No
Does the client live alone?
Yes
No
Are there any current mental health concerns?
Yes
No
Has the client experienced suicidal thoughts?
Yes
No
Not known
Is there any history of mental health issues or substance misuse?
Yes
No
Not known

Referrer’s Details (If not self-referring)

Izbran je način risanja. Za risanje potrebujete miško ali sledilno ploščico. Za dostop s tipkovnico, izberite Tipkaj ali Naloži.
Date
Dan
Mesec
Leto

Thank you for completing this form.


We’ll be in touch shortly. If you have any questions or need further support, please get in touch with us at:


Email: befriending@cbplus.org.uk

Telephone: 020 8016 0016

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