Contact us
You can make contact with the service via the following ways:
- Service Line: 0207 655 4019
- Out of hours: 07557 172803
- Email: ELFT.Befriendingservice@NHS.net
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Each Person receives a one-hour call per week for a three or six month period.
We cover all ELFT boroughs and calls can be set up between 9am to 9pm, Monday to Sunday. Service Users will speak with the same Befriender each week, allowing them to build trust and rapport.
Anything discussed during the calls is completely confidential, "it's like having a coffee with a friend!"
Please be aware that we are not a clinical, counselling, or crisis service. To set up phone calls, please contact your ELFT clinical team for a referral.
Service Users can join our online social meet-up group. The meetings are hosted by two of our Befrienders on MS team. You can join from any laptop, desktop, or smart device. The group is open to all and anybody can self-refer.
The group times are:
You are free to bring along a nice cup of tea or coffee (and maybe even some biscuits), we don't judge!
Please email elft.befriendingservice@nhs.net for more information.
You can make contact with the service via the following ways:
Please complete this referral form and return via email to elft.befriendingservice@nhs.net