Rainbow call companions

Are you gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise a member of the LGBT+ community and over the age of 75? Have you found your social circles dwindling?

You are not alone.

As you get older it’s not unusual to spend more time on your own, particularly if you’ve lost loved ones or your health isn’t what it used to be.

At Re-engage, we offer a free telephone befriending service specifically for LGBT+ people over the age of 75. You will be matched with a volunteer who is also LGBT+ and receive a friendly call every week or two. Our friendly rainbow call companions love a good chat and they’re great listeners too. What’s great is that the same volunteer phones you every time, so you can get to know each other and share stories and laughter – for as long as you both want.

You can apply for your own rainbow call companion over the phone or online. Or your friends, family, or healthcare workers can refer you via our website. This is a free service available all over the UK.