Listening Works
Phone, text, and web chat support for care leavers
Support via phone, text or webchat for care experienced young adults aged 18-27.
We can offer:
- A listening ear
- A friendly voice
- A chance to talk to someone who won’t judge you
- Signposting to useful resources – what support is out there and how to get it
Coming soon:
- Help to get yourself work ready
- A consistent befriender – the same person to talk to regularly for 6 weeks
- Emotional support and counselling
How it works
We have a team of volunteers, ready to answer your call, text or web chat between 6pm and 12 midnight, every day. If you call during these hours and the line is busy, that is only because all our volunteers are already talking to someone, so just leave us a message and someone will get back to you.
How to contact Listening Works
Telephone: 0808 802 0222
Text message: 07860 065 169
Live web chat 
Opening times: 6 pm -Midnight – 7 days a week.
Need to contact us out of hours?
You can either call back during our opening hours or leave a message on our voice mail for a call back in our operation hours
If you are in crisis and need to talk to someone urgently, you can contact our crisis line to get in touch with a trained professional.
Text FAMILYACTION to 85258
Our crisis messenger text service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. We know that getting the support you need at the right time is important, which is why we’ve introduced our crisis line. This service is delivered in partnership with Shout.
Want to help?
If you are interested in volunteering for this service, please email our National Lead for Volunteering at listeningworks@family-action.org.uk for details.
