Burnham-On-Sea mental health support charity In Charley’s Memory will this week launch a new telephone help service for local youngsters.
‘The Listening Hours’ will launch on Thursday 23rd April from 10am-2pm when the charity’s team of volunteers will be on hand to speak to youngsters who have something on their mind or need someone to talk to during the Coronavirus lockdown.
The charity was set up in memory of Burnham-On-Sea teenager Charley Marks who sadly took his own life. It offers mental health support.
Dawn Carey, Operations Manager at the charity, told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “It will be a way for youngsters who we are not currently seeing each other to stay in touch and for any young people who need a chat.”
“It’s not replacing the counselling we provide, but just gives young people the opportunity to talk.”
“We can then sign post them to other services if required. Currently it will be once a week but this may change with demand.”
“You do not need to have been a client to make the call on 01278 557490.”
“In these difficult times just to be given the opportunity to sound off, or speak to someone who you know will not judge you may help.”
“There is no charge for this service, we just want to do our bit for those who need a bit of support right now. All calls will be treated in confidence and you don’t even have to give your real name.”
