The Archway Foundation
Overview
The Archway Foundation aims to relieve the distress caused by loneliness. Through a variety of carefully organised activities, including social evenings, a weekly drop in café and group outings, they support and befriend people experiencing isolation. Adults over the age of 18 experiencing loneliness may use the services.
How to Access this Service
Self-refer or referral by health or social care worker, family member or voluntary group.
When/Where?
Regular opportunities for supportive social contact through social groups* (some with subsidised transport for those unable to access independently).
Individual support service of fortnightly one to one contact for those unable to access the groups.
Supportive Social Group(s) for 18 to 30 somethings.
*Archway’s social groups place a strong emphasis on individual support with volunteers being available to give the required level of one to one or small group input to reduce anxiety levels and promote inclusion, engagement and social interaction.Regular opportunities for supportive social contact through social groups* (some with subsidised transport for those unable to access independently).
Individual support service of fortnightly one to one contact for those unable to access the groups.
Supportive Social Group(s) for 18 to 30 somethings.
*Archway’s social groups place a strong emphasis on individual support with volunteers being available to give the required level of one to one or small group input to reduce anxiety levels and promote inclusion, engagement and social interaction.
