A Glimpse Into YouthListener

Our Story

Youth Listener is a free, 24/7, confidential emotional support service created to help bridge gaps in support for young people struggling with abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other emotional problems. 

Youth Listener was created to help people with limited resources gain access to emotional support that may be inaccessible or expensive like conventional therapy. We offer a safe space where visitors can connect, share stories, and learn best practices for taking care of and improving their mental health. Our approach to peer counselling is to connect users with a highly trained volunteer who is ready to provide a listening ear to someone in need at any time and from any location.

It shouldn’t be hard for people to access emotional support.

Yet conventional therapy is often unavailable or unaffordable to a majority of people worldwide, shutting out those who lack the resources to receive emotional help. 

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Our Core Values

  • Accessibility

    Available and accommodating to the needs of all individuals.

  • Community

    Commitment to our team members, listeners, users, and our work, while being motivated by each other’s dedication and initiative.

  • Empathy

    The ability to identify and understand the wants, needs, and viewpoints of those around you without experiencing them for yourself at that moment.

  • Equality

    Treating all people with respect, fairness, and dignity.

  • Global

    Focus on convening individuals from areas of the world, on providing support to individuals across the globe.

Our listeners across the globe

Testimonials

  • Philippines, 17

    Thank you so much for being a light to others when they need it most. You were really helpful and understanding while I shared all my worries and burdens. You helped lighten the load I’ve been struggling to carry and that means a lot to me. Should I feel overwhelmed again, I shall look for you. Thank you, really. Sending lots of love and hugs from the Philippines to where you are! 🤍

  • Singapore, 16

    My listener was very sensitive to my feelings and she directed me to the proper sources to seek for professional help

  • Kenya, 21

    I came here feeling quite confused and also I needed someone to hear me out. I not only got a listener but also clarity and right now I feel much better. Thank you youth listener for providing such an amazing platform and what's more it's free! It is so worth it. I am grateful

  • United Kingdom, 23

    I felt much better after talking to my listener. It helped me to reflect back on my strengths!

  • Philippines, 22

    "My listener is very helpful. I’m feeling hopeless before I started the chat but she’s there to listen and encourage me to keep on trying.

    To, Youth listener, thank you for this platform you all don’t know how you help this “hopeless, don’t know where to go” person. I just saw this on Instagram and I’m looking for someone to talked to without any judgment. Thank you so much. ❤️"

  • United States of America, 20

    My listener was wonderful and really helped calm me down. It was nice to have someone to talk to about what I've been feeling lately.

  • Kenya, 21

    "My listener was a good listener. She was able to listen to me without invalidating how I feel. I felt relief after our session because I was able to get a brighter perspective on my issue."

  • Philippines, 16

    Though I’m not the type of person who is able to verbally express their thoughts well, my listener paid really good attention to what I was trying to convey and even offered some helpful tips. I felt safe and validated. I am so glad to have found this website.

  • Indonesia, 28

    Thank you for being a great listener, I know it's not easy to motivate and understand people, but you've made my miserable weeks gone just within minutes. Keep sharing the love girl!

  • United States of America, 18

    My listener really helped me find more ways I can be social! She took time to understand what I was passionate about and helped me find social outlets through those things! I really appreciate her help! :)

  • South Sudan, 15

    Youth listener to find help and a listener. My listener really helped me today and if isn't for Youth Listener I wouldn't find help from anyone. She is really kind and have a really great personality and I'm so grateful for the Youth Listener

  • Philippines , 21

    My listener has been amazing for the short time I conversed with them, it was helpful in a way that it distracted me from my breakdown. Thank you

  • South Africa, 21

    My listener really helped me make sense of my situation. She asked me questions that would help reframe my thinking. She was really helpful and I am grateful for her. Thank you so much. I was at the verge of tears as you made me realize that I was worthy of being a priority and taking care of myself.

  • India, 17

    Im really happy i spoke to someone and youth listener is a great initiative as our generation really needs it ...thankyou

  • United States of America, 15

    Thank you so much. ! I was in such a negative headspace after my algebra 2 honors test but you really helped me by listening to my frustration about it! I would definitely come to Youth Listener to chat about my issues again.

  • Indonesia, 17

    Thank you for trying to understand me but at the same time help me to see things in different perspective. I am really glad I found out about Youth Listener.

  • Philippines, 16

    Thanks you for the time and effort.I hope that you are happy and healthy especially in times like this. Its great to know that someone understands my situation.

  • India, 26

    Thank you for being patient and understanding with my all wories and pain and guiding me through my pain..she is so amazing listener and so kind hearted.

  • United States of America, 23

    As a person trying this website for the first time, my listener gave me a good impression of how I think the next listeners will be. She was really easy to talk to and she tried her best to provide possible solutions to my problems.

  • United Kingdom, 23

    My listener was absolutely amazing and so helpful. She really lifted my spirits and made me feel so much better!!

  • Philippines, 15

    I've actually been with them twice now and I could confidently say that they're the best person I've encountered on this website. Thank you!

  • India, 15

    She was very kind during whole session and she made me feel better about myself.

  • Singapore, 17

    My listener was really understanding and patient! she gave some really insightful advice and I felt very safe with her.

  • United States of America, 17

    Great experience,good listener and understand where I come from so great listener.

  • India, 19

    My listener made me feel understood after a long time... It was really great to talk to them... They tried their best to help me.. THANKYOU. And thank you YOUTH LISTENER

  • Singapore, 16

    My listener was really supportive and reassuring. It was good to know that there is people out there who’s willing to listen.

  • Indonesia, 16

    thank you for being a great listener and thanks for your understanding, i hope you have a good day/night :)

  • United Kingdom, 20

    It was my first time but she really listened to me and understood before making suggestions I didn't consider myself. It was super helpful and I felt much better afterwards!

  • India, 18

    amazing listener!! really spoke to me like a true friend 💗💗 i would definitely recommend people to talk to her.

Executive Board Members

  • The mental health stigma is what I am trying to fight. Therapy should be normalised, yet not everybody has access.

    After realizing that many Indonesian youths struggle to openly express issues they face due to the stigma associated with mental illnesses, I founded The Youth Listener, a platform and "safe space" for young people all over the world to remain anonymous while discussing their mental struggles, including through free interactions with counsellors trained by us. Our central message is that everyone should have access to free emotional assistance, and we believe that listening can change lives.

  • "I joined as a trainer in Youth Listener because I believe that anyone needs to be able to find easy accessible support anytime anywhere."

    "What I like about YL, it's global. Listeners and users both can help each other, even if the user doesn't speak English, YL provides translations, which is something amazing."

  • I connected with Youth Listener through Instagram and joined Youth Listener because I feel strongly that people should have access to mental health support without financial stress. What I love about Youth Listener is that our Listeners come from all walks of life, allowing us great perspective and giving us the opportunity to better support our users.

  • I joined Youth Listener because it is a platform that helps make a difference. As an educator I understand how often young people struggle with mental health, with youth listener they are able to access emotional support without any charges from any part of the world. I am honoured to be a part of Youth Listener! It's been a great experience working with the team.

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  • I consider myself fortunate to have team members that share my vision, as it makes me feel as if there are many other people eager to lift one another up in a world where one is always putting one others down.

    It also provides me a sense of fulfillment in terms of giving back to my community through the volunteer work.

    I strongly advise others to join since this opportunity will uncover hidden potentials in you that might be one of your greatest assets in conquering many other things in life.

  • If you a looking for a place to learn how to effectively communicate with people, enhance your skills and in-turn help a global community; YL is the place to be.

    Youth Listener is constantly breaking linguistic, regional as well as cultural barriers in order to provide emotional support to those in need.

    I've had the honor of assisting YL in their recruitment process and am continually in awe of what this platform has done and what I'm sure it will do. YL has given me the opportunity to put my skills to test, make mistakes, learn from them and ultimately do my best to support those around me and for that I am eternally grateful.

  • YL is just a great platform! Their advocacy is really sincere and that is what pushes me to be a better person everyday!

    The moment I joined Youth Listener as an FB Manager (now an Operational Assistant), I knew that I will be able to help a lot of people by giving my time to helping listeners who gives their services. I really liked YL's mission as I believe it is something that we really need this time. I admit that I used the platform and you will really see that the whole YL team is there to support and encourage you! YL is a great way to hone your interpersonal skills and it is also a great way to learn more about yourself and the community around you. I will always be grateful for this wonderful team who I know I can be my truest self everyday!

Social Media

  • Youth Listener has been a safe space to learn and to grow. I started out as a volunteer back in 2020 and the sense of helping others and of providing emotional support has been one of the happiest things I've ever experienced.

    Over time, I was appointed as the Social Media Manager after my internship work and I couldnt be any more happy that I've been creating content that reaches out to so many people, inspires so many hearts.

    Sometimes, we're have a bad day, and all we need is a reminder that things are going to be okay. Or just a place to vent and feel validated. Youth Listener has been that reminder for so many people around the world.

    Youth Listener has been a beautiful space of accepting people's emotions and accepting every person for who they are. I'm grateful I get to be a part of a community as empathetic and thoughtful as this one.

  • It has been so fun working with the Youth Listener team! I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to use my skillset to contribute to such a great cause. If you are looking for a rewarding and meaningful way to give back, try volunteering with Youth Listener, you won't regret it.

  • I joined youth listener because I love spreading positivity and making others smile. Being a part of this team has given me the opportunity to do something I love.

  • I've always believed in the power of listening and the importance of emotional support and working at YL has given me a sense of purpose. There's just something about realizing that you can comfort someone else from miles away. That your words make a difference. We're all broken one way or another and YL gives us the opportunity to establish a genuine connection to support and encourage one another through this thing called life no matter who you are.

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Community Outreach Team

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  • I’ve had a lot of fun working with my co-mates in the community outreach team. It has been an amazing experience where we’d come together and plan workshops. I’ve observed personal growth in terms of conducting activities and interacting with the fellow listeners.

    With the pandemic, I had developed social anxiety and with this opportunity, I have been able to overcome some fear. Small steps to creating many memories in this safe space.

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