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ARCHWAY FOUNDATIONThe Archway Foundation was set up in Oxford to help individuals hurt by
loneliness. There is national interest in the Foundation's work both from those
in need and from those concerned to see a service develop in their area. The
Foundation has a service in Oxford, Rotherham, Brighton, and a pilot scheme in
Sheffield. The aims of the Archway Foundation are as follows. - To help relieve the distress associated with loneliness which in turn
serves to help prevent the development of mental illness.
- To offer a supportive and individual service to adults of all ages,
backgrounds and circumstances who are hurt by loneliness.
- To provide opportunities for the meeting of others in a supportive setting
(to promote self esteem, and a sense of belonging to and involvement in the
community).
The Foundation's current work to achieve these aims include the following. - Dealing with telephone and written enquiries from individuals and referrals
from Social Services, Mental Health Professionals, GPs etc.
- Individual support through visiting, befriending, letter and telephone
contact.
- Weekly social contact with subsidised transport where appropriate.
- Experience with individuals who have problems symptomatic of or caused by
loneliness.
Archway Foundation
New Marston Pastoral Centre
Marston Road
Oxford
OX3 0JA  01865 790552
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