Loneliness & befriending

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Feeling lonely or socially isolated can be difficult, but support is available. Services in Rhondda Cynon Taf can help you connect with others, build confidence, and take part in social and community activities.

Use this page to find local groups, activities, advice and support across RCT to help you feel more connected and supported.

For help and advice:

  • Age Connects Morgannwg (50+): 01443 490650 - support for older people feeling lonely.
  • Welsh Government Loneliness Support: 03000 256968.

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Volunteer Co-ordinators wanted for Pontypridd based Cricket Memories Group
Cricketing Memories Group
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New Horizons Befriending Zoom Group Every Tuesday 10.00 am - 12.00 pm mid-day
Debra Winstanley
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St Winnifreds Sporting Memories Club
Sporting Memories Wales
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ANDYSMANCLUB RHONDDA VALLEY
ANDYSMANCLUB RHONDDA VALLEY
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Room Hire at Cynon Valley Museum
Cynon Valley Museum
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Peer Support Groups
ADAPT Gateway UK LTD
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Whittling it down
Ray of Light Cancer Support
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Connecting with Nature
Ray of Light Cancer Support
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Women's self support group
Valleys Kids Rhydyfelin
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Walking group
Valleys Kids Rhydyfelin
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Dementia Friendly maerdy café
Pauline Thomas
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Check in and chat
Valleys Kids Rhydyfelin
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Community Bingo
Valleys Kids Rhydyfelin
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Parent and Toddler
Valleys Kids Rhydyfelin
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Wellness Improvement Service
WISE
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Free Mental Health Support Group in Penygraig
SHIFT TOGETHER C.I.C
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Rhondda Fach Community Garden
Arts Factory
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Venue Hire available in the centre of Pontypridd
The Behaviour Support Hub
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Shift Together Mental Health Support Groups
SHIFT TOGETHER C.I.C
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Wellbeing Welcome
Hayley James
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Community Hub and Rig Making
Reel Minds
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Get Fishing 2025
Reel Minds
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Behaviour Support Hub Parental Peer Support Session - TREORCHY
The Behaviour Support Hub
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Perthcelyn Community Centre
Perthcelyn Community Centre
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Coffee Time for our Neurodivergent Adults
Perthcelyn Community Centre
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Telephone Befriending
Ray of Light Cancer Support
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Family Cancer Support
Ray of Light Cancer Support
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Breakfast every Friday...
Perthcelyn Community Centre
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Check in and Chat
Valleys Kids
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Check in and Chat
Valleys Kids
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Card Bingo
Valleys Kids
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Stay and Play
Valleys Kids
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Men's Group
RCT Work and Skills
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Community Wellbeing Drop In
Katelyn Burch
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The Monday Afternoon Club Provided by The Jolly Good Company
The ARC Project
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Brothers In Arms Cymru men’s mental health and wellbeing group
Brothers In Arms Cymru
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ARC Men's Club
The ARC Project
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1-2-3 Thursday Afternoon Club
The ARC Project
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The Ink & Coal Collective Weekly Games Night
The Ink And Coal Collective
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DAD'S LINK - Peer Support Session - Pontypridd
The Behaviour Support Hub
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Rainbow Pooch in the Park (Rainbow Pooch yn y Parc) - Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare
Rainbow Pooch Pride
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Wednesday Craft Club - Clwb Crefftau Dydd Mercher
Citrus Arts
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Cosy Circle Women's' Wellbeing Group
Women's Mind Health UK
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Aberdare Carers Coffee Morning
Age Connects Morgannwg
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Aberdare Over 50s Teatime Club
Age Connects Morgannwg
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Weekly baby and toddler playgroup
LilAmigos Baby and Toddler Playgroup
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Community Memory Support Group
Pontypridd Town Council
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Volunteer Opportunities
Benzone CIC
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CATCH THEM YOUNG, YOUTH WELLBEING PROGRAMME
Benzone CIC
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Monday Cuppa Club
Ynys Y Cwtsh
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Wellbeing Hub
Mothers Matter CIC
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Knitting And Natter Circle
Ynys Y Cwtsh
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Bingo Club
Ynys Y Cwtsh
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Perinatal Mental Health Webinar
Mothers Matter CIC
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Marauders Men’s Health Walk & Talk - Barry Sidings & Rhondda Heritage Park Circular Walk
Marauders Men's Health
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Quiz Night
Ynys Y Cwtsh
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Big Help Out and Big Lunch at Zip World Tower.
Tempo Time Credits
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Join our friendly Stay and Play group, a welcoming space for parents and carers with children aged 0-3 years. Enjoy a relaxed session filled with...
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Meet your champion

"Hi, I'm Mel, I've been a Wellbeing Coordinator at Interlink since January 2020, becoming Team Leader April 2025.
Recently I have taken on the role as Befriending Champion supporting those experiencing isolation and loneliness.
Befriending not only impacts the lives of the recipient but also those providing the service. Often befrienders are volunteers so as champion I am keen to work with organisations offering the service as well as supporting individuals in the community."

Meet your champion

Interlink RCT Wellbeing Support

At Interlink RCT, our wellbeing coordinators are here to help people across Rhondda Cynon Taf with their health and wellbeing.

We take the time to understand what matters most to you. We can offer advice, listen to your concerns and connect you with the local activities, groups and services that support your emotional and practical needs.

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