Some young people find it easier to discuss and disclose their feelings over text and instant messages rather than talking to someone over the phone. Fortunately, there are several text based and instant messaging active listening support services available in Ireland. Below you can find a list of the resources and services that these organisations have to offer. Please note that you do not have to be depressed or suicidal to talk to the services listed below — they are available to talk about other things that may be worrying you or causing stress.
Childline offers text message and instant messaging support. These services allow you to talk with a counsellor about anything and receive support or help with whatever is worrying you at the moment. Whatever is said on the instant messaging service is confidential — so it will stay between you and Childline. Pieta House offers specialised treatment to clients who self-harm, suffer from suicidal ideation or have made suicide attempts.
Learn more about the services offered at Pieta here. LGBT helpline is a non-judgemental service that listens to whatever is on your mind at the moment. You are free to talk about anything with Gay Switchboard. Typical conservation topics include coming out, gender identity, family issues, relationship issues, safe sex, bullying, and many more. Create a locker. Childline supported Leila at a time in her life when she had no one to turn to. Read Leila's story.
Speaking to Childline gave him the support he needed to help James rebuild his confidence and to ask family for help too. Read James' story. Just 4 hours out of your week can help thousands of children and young people in a variety of roles. Sometimes all they need is someone like you who has the time to listen. Volunteer for Childline. Colin Butler has been volunteering since Childline opened in October Colin sat with a small group of volunteers wondering whether anyone was going to call.
They soon got their answer. Over 50, children jammed the phone lines that night, desperate for someone to talk to. People like Colin give their time and energy to ensure we can be there for children and young people. View Colin's story. Your support helps us continue our vital work with the children and young people who need us most. Become a Corporate Partner. Childline successfully campaigned for the Children Act to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children.
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Trained volunteer Childline counsellors, alongside a smaller amount of staff counsellors, delivered over , counselling sessions - providing over , hours of listening. Figures show the pressing needs of children and young people during COVID restrictions, with Childline delivering over , counselling sessions between April and September The Calm Zone is a relatively new area of the site which was launched in December Early figures showed levels around 15, pageviews per month February.
This includes the time taken by the counsellor to record information after the counselling session is finished. What is child abuse? Types of abuse. Spotting the signs of child abuse. Effects of child abuse. Children's stories. Reporting abuse. Our services. Coronavirus advice. Away from home. Children's mental health. In the home. Online safety. Sex and relationships. Support for parents. Talking about drugs and alcohol. Ways to give. Events and fundraising.
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If you do give us any details, it remains private and confidential. Confidentiality means not telling anyone else about what you've said unless we feel you are in danger or may need further help. We understand that some of you are finding it hard to get through to our counsellors after hours. We are available Monday-Friday, 2pm -6pm.
We start counselling at 2pm as most youth are done with school by then and end at 6pm so that you have enough time for homework, family and a good night's rest. If you need someone right away it may be best to phone us on 55 If you get cut off or need to end a chat suddenly, you can log in for another counselor chat. It helps to let the counsellor know you got cut off before.
If you were talking about something serious like getting help with self-harm or suicidal thoughts, it's important to let the counsellor know if you feel safe or not.
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