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| Location map for Befriending Scheme (Mind in Harrow) |
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Description of Organisation: |
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One-to-one friendship and support, generally on a weekly basis, meeting at a venue of the service user's choice, usually for a period of a year or more. Befrienders are volunteers who are supported by the scheme. Also small-group outings.
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Umbrella Organisation: |
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National Mind |
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Area Serviced: |
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Harrow |
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Contact: |
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Chandrakant Shah |
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Job Title: |
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Befriending Services Coordinator |
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Address: |
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8 Havelock Place Harrow Middlesex HA1 1LJ |
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Telephone 1: |
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020 8426 0909 |
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Telephone 2: |
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020 8515 7870 |
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Fax: |
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020 8861 3085 |
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Textphone: |
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Email: |
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c.shah@mindinharrow.org.uk |
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Website: |
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www.mindinharrow.org.uk/services.asp |
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Opening Times: |
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9.30am - 5pm Mon- Fri. Voicemail may be in use at sometimes. |
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Who is it for: |
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People aged 18 and over living in the borough of Harrow who have serious long-term mental health problems and are lonely and isolated. |
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Languages: |
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English, Gujarati, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, French, Swahili. |
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Access for people with disabilities: |
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Wheelchair access, lift |
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Childcare: |
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None |
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Charges: |
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None for befriending. A contribution is asked towards the cost of group outings, usually under £5. |
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How to apply: |
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Self-referral, referrals from family and friends. Referrals from health and social care professionals. Referrals by telephone, referral form, letter, e-mail, fax. |
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Buses: |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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Parking: |
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n/a |
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Last updated : |
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25 November 2008 |
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Is this information correct? If not, please contact us and help us keep the database accurate. |
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