b'The Befriending Scheme aims to:Help alleviate mental illness in those at risk by the provision of practicaland emotional supportProvide contact for those who aresocially isolated by mental ill healthEncourage the development of personal interests and socialactivities within the communityThe Young People Befriending Scheme aims to:Help those leaving the care systemthrough the provision of practicaland emotional supportProvide contact for those whoare most vulnerable andsocially isolatedEncourage the development ofpersonal interests and socialactivities for young people withinthe communityMonitor the wellbeing of theyoung people15'