Volunteer timeMental health & recovery
A weekly phone friend for Mateo, recovering at home after a major depressive episode
A volunteer who can phone or video-call Mateo once a week for the next few months.
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After a major depressive episode, I have been mostly housebound for 7 weeks. My family live far away, and the days can feel very long. I'm not looking for therapy - I've that covered - but for conversation.
I'm hoping for someone who can call for about 30 minutes once a week whenever suits us both. I like music, books and gardening, and can listen to anything.
This can be from anywhere in the world as long as you speak English. We can arrange the calls through the platform, with email shared only when we're both comfortable.
Thanks for even thinking about it.
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- 30 minutes a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- listening, patience
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People who offered to help
- Parvathi D. Menon 🇮🇳
I live about 5 km from Medellín. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
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Stay strong. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side
Thinking of you and your family, Mateo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Love from Thane.
Hang in there, Mateo. Your post was clear and honest.
hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings
good luck, Mateo. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!
Keep going, Mateo. Shared it with a few friends
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Medellín.