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What it’s like to be a Childline listening volunteer: Dee’s Story

Childline Volunteer Dee Higgins Skydiving

ISPCC Childline volunteer Dee Higgins is dedicated to making sure children always have a safe space they can turn to

ISPCC welcomes publication of government White Paper on ending Direct Provision

The ISPCC has welcomed the publication of the government’s White Paper on Ending Direct Provision

Childline Direct Provision ISPCC

What it’s like to be a Childline Listening Volunteer: Megan’s Story

Megan Sarl shares her reasons for becoming a Childline Listening Volunteer and how it has impacted her life.

Childline volunteer

ISPCC welcomes publication of government White Paper on ending Direct Provision

The ISPCC has welcomed the publication of the government’s White Paper on Ending Direct Provision

Childline Direct Provision ISPCC

Vodafone Digital Mascot to Lead Out The #TeamOfUs

Vodafone Ireland and ISPCC Childline have announced details of a competition to find a Digital Mascot for the Irish Rugby team.

Childline Digital Mascot ISPCC Vodafone

ISPCC urges need for individual reporting mechanism for children exposed to online harms in new Online Safety Bill

The ISPCC has urged government to ensure that children, young people and families can lodge individual complaints

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Reach Out – Country Music Stars Support ISPCC Childline

ISPCC Childline is delighted to have the support of stars of Irish country music, including Daniel O’Donnell, Nathan Carter, and many more

Childline Country Music

WATCH: What Happens When A Child Contacts Childline?

Be honest with yourself. How would you feel if you found out your child had called Childline or used it’s text or live messaging service?

If the answer is horrified/dismayed/upset/confused, we get it. There is a misconception that if a child calls Childline it must mean that they are in some form of deep distress or crisis, that they have nowhere else to turn and that something has gone very wrong in their lives.

Occasionally, that is the case.

But more often than not, children and young people get in touch for much more mundane, but equally valid, reasons.

They’re bored, they’re lonely, they had a fight with you, they’re sick of being stuck at home, they’re worried about exams. We’re happy to talk to young people about ANYTHING that’s on their mind.

The main aim of our service is to listen, believe and support the young person at the other end of the chat. Our focus is on resilience – empowering them to find the solution that’s right for them.

Childline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It’s free, confidential and non-judgemental. Sometimes children just want to chat to someone who doesn’t know everything about them. The hope is that they will turn to you when they’re ready but in the meantime, we’re happy to listen and help them understand whatever it is they’re going through.