A Listening Ear is a volunteer-led befriending service set up to tackle loneliness and isolation across Dumfries and Galloway.
Ear offers volunteer-led befriending to people experiencing loneliness and isolation, helping them to feel socially connected in a positive way.
Established in 2020 as an immediate response to the impact of Covid-19 restrictions, we soon recognised that there hidden isolation had existed in our communities long before the pandemic, not least amongst older people, carers, and those with long-term physical and mental health conditions.
Our trained volunteers provide high-quality befriending and signposting services on issues such as health, housing, and benefits with referrals to other appropriate agencies when required. Most of all, our volunteers provide a listening ear to anyone who simply needs someone to talk with, providing emotional support over the phone and online. We are now extending our project to include face-to-face meetings individually, socially and in care homes.
We believe in community: no-one should feel isolated or lonely, and our service is open to anyone aged 18 or over. If you feel that you or someone you know could benefit from our service, or if you would like to find out more, then contact us today.
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Get in touch with A Listening Ear by email here.
Address:
Wigtownshire
Phone: 07466867570
Website: https://a-listening-ear.org/
Charity No: SC052167
