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Official data from the Office for National Statistics shows that rates of depression doubled during the COVID pandemic. As we emerge through the other side of an incredibly troubling and challenging few years, the mental and emotional effects are still apparent.

At Trust Links we have been supporting adults with their mental health and wellbeing for over 20 years, and this could not stop in 2020.

With one of the major causes of depression being social isolation, we set up the Talking Together befriending project as a response to the COVID 19 pandemic. To date, the service has only accelerated, and we’ve seen the demand for the service continue to grow.

We need your help

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Talking Together helps by connecting people with one another, and provides adults who may be feeling isolated, anxious or depressed the opportunity to speak regularly to volunteers about their concerns, fears and issues. One Talking Together Befriendee even described her experience as “…a lifeline. She’s been positive, and I’ve really liked that about her. I’ve noticed that it

We’d love for you to get involved

Most people have experienced loneliness in their lifetime, but together we can bring some kindness and support to those who need to hear a friendly voice. To do this, we need your help. Currently we are making around 100 calls per month, with only 21 Befriending volunteers, and a waiting list of adults seeking a Befriender. Your phone call each week will provide an isolated adult the opportunity for human connection and a safe space to discuss their wellbeing. In this rewarding role you will have the ongoing support of our Befriending team every step of the way. We will even equip you with training that can span beyond your Talking Together volunteering, including an accredited Mental Health First Aid qualification further into your volunteering journey.

Now you’ve heard about Talking Together, and why we need your help, we’d love for you to get involved and help us transform lives. Please email volunteers@trustlinks.org or call 01702 213134 to receive a job description and have any questions answered. We look forward to having you join our community.

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