What is the Listen Project?
The Listen Project is a youth counselling service.
The aim of the Listen Project is to provide young people, aged 12-21yrs, with a safe, one to one space in the local community where with the support of a qualified counsellor, they can talk about, feel heard and reflect on issues they are important to them. Young people are provided with up to 9 sessions of counselling.
Sessions support young people to recognise their own strengths and develop new coping skills, so that they can feel more confident and hopeful about their future.
If you are 12-21yrs live (or spend time in) the catchment area of Dublin 5, 7, 13, 17 (or surrounding areas) and are not attending youth counselling elsewhere, then maybe this could benefit you!
Cabra for Youth provide youth friendly one to one spaces for you to talk freely with a counsellor without worrying about being interrupted or overheard.
Come along to the initial opening session to find out what you can expect and then make a decision about whether you want to try it out. Its perfectly ok if you decide its not for you at this time.
You make an appointment by calling the Listen Project freephone number 1800 303 638. This number is monitored at set times during the day and all voicemails are followed up on.
The LISTEN Project is for young people who are –
- 12 – 21 years of age and not engaging in youth counselling supports elsewhere.
- Living in the Dublin 5 , 7 , 13 & 17
- The Mind-It Project focuses on wellbeing, more significant mental health challenges will be referred onto appropriate agencies.
- Call the Free Phone number 1800 303 638
- Phonelines are open Monday – Friday 4pm – 6pm
- Alternatively call when suits , leave a message and we will get backing touch
- Session can take place face to face in youth centres , or remotely via online video app or phone call
- Enquires to LISTEN can be made by a young person, parents/guardians, GP’s or by organisations working with young people eg youth service.
- Young people under 18 must have parental consent to participate in the project.
- Sessions usually last for up to 40-50 minutes.
