Connect Fermanagh is a befriending telephone service launched and managed by the Fermanagh Trust at the start of the COVID19 pandemic to support those who are feeling lonely, afraid or vulnerable whatever their situation. The Trust is encouraging people to call them on 028 66 320 230 for befriending and / or help directing them to certain services.

Fermanagh House, the social enterprise owned by local grant making charity the Fermanagh Trust is currently closed and staff are working from home. Connect Fermanagh provides a local response to local need and reaching out to individuals in need of a listening ear. Currently there are over 100 service users receiving regularly friendly phone calls.

Fermanagh Trust are also looking for volunteers to help them with Connect Fermanagh. No doubt there are many out there who wish to help in some way but maybe cannot leave their home. This is one way to support those in the community who need it and also it helps the volunteer if they themselves feel lonely or isolated.

If you feel you may benefit from this service or if you know of anyone who would benefit do get in touch. Also contact if you would be interested in helping provide short term telephone support to individuals who are at risk of loneliness as a consequence of self-isolation tel: 028 66 320 230 / email: info@connectfermanagh.org. No need to feel alone, the Connect Fermanagh team are there to talk and help in any way they can. Their website for more information is www.connectfermanagh.org