Someone to talk to · volunteers

Become alistener.

Some people don't need advice or a plan. They need someone to hear them out. Give a few hours a week and be that person, from wherever you are.

How it works

What listening looks like.

You choose your hours. During a shift, keep your listener desk open. When someone asks to talk, you get an alert (and an email, if you want one) and can accept.

Text chat, in your browser

Private one-to-one chat. They see your first name only. Phone calls may come later.

A peer, not a professional

No diagnosing or advice. You listen, reflect, and share 988 when someone is at risk. Our guide walks you through it.

We review every application

Create your account and tell us why you want to listen. We read every application ourselves; once you're approved, your listener desk unlocks.

Who can apply

Anyone 18 or older. Everyone is welcome here, as a listener and as someone reaching out.

Apply

Apply to listen.

Full name

State you live in

Hours a week you could listen

Why do you want to listen?

A few sentences. Lived experience counts as much as any training.

Create a password

At least 10 characters. You'll use it to sign in to the listener desk.

Confirm password

I'm 18 or older.

I'll follow the listener guidelines: listen without judging, never give professional advice, share 988 when someone is at risk, and keep chats private. See our privacy notice.

Already applied or approved? Sign in.

Listening is volunteer. Talking with a listener is always free for members.