My Befriender helped me to be a bit more open. To say what I need to say.
- Young Person
My Befriender has given me more confidence. He’s helped me control my anger and gave me advice. Today I will do my best because I know I can!
- Young Person
I’m not as angry as I used to be. Just going out with my Befriender has helped.
- Young Person
It’s someone who takes you places. They take care of you, they listen to you and they give you advice. They give you a break from your family.
- Young Person
I can now stick up for myself, as I now feel more confident.
- Young Person
My Befriender listened to me and gave me advice on problems I shared with her.
- Young Person
Having a befriender is helpful and amazing. It’s safe, supportive and fun. You meet new friends and lovely people and do new things. My befriender is the best person I have ever met.
- Young Person
Has Befriending helped you?
Yes, I can do more things that I couldn’t do before. It has showed me what I can do and am more confident talking to people.
- Young Person
A supportive and helpful program which helps you gain skills at your own pace. Someone you can go to when you need help.
- Young Person
A befriender can help you come out of the shadows!
- Young Person
Mum trusts ‘G’ and knows I am safe out with her. ‘G’ has made my life so much better.
- Young Person
It’s somebody to tell your thoughts to and how good your day was.