bfriends Edinburgh
Young people need to have a friend who they can count on when they are having a hard time.
Sometimes it is easier for a child to feel comfortable talking to someone outwith their circle of family and friends.
Our volunteer befrienders have been trained to work with children and young people aged 5-16 who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
For every young person, the friendship they develop with their befriender will support them and open doors for them. When they meet once a week the befriender will listen to and encourage their child or young person.
Together they can try out new experiences designed to broaden the young person's horizons. As they get to know each other and develop a good relationship, the child or young person can have fun and enjoy a break from their everyday lives.
CHILDREN 1ST runs three bfriends services across Edinburgh and are based in Muirhouse, Gilmerton and Wester Hailes, each of which has a base equipped with games, arts and crafts materials, music and a kitchen for cooking and baking.
bfriends accept referrals for young people up to age 14 from teachers, social workers and other professionals. We can also accept self-referrals if supported by one of the above.
Links
www.bfriends.org.uk
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