" A Listening Ear helped support me and now I am in a great place to be able to help others. Thanks to Listening Ear's training and valuable support, I am now able to help support others with their state of mind.
Telephone support and assist service: daily, weekly or monthly calls can be arranged to provide support and assistance services to those impacted by loneliness, depression, anxiety, PTSD, post natal depression etc.
Our telephone number is a 24/7 number for those that find themselves needing a Listening Ear when impacted by a mental health emergency .
Emergency walk in support with a trained one to one.
Access to a professional mental health counsellor.
All services are free and confidential.
Community Fridge>
From the 15th February 2024 to the 21st March 2025 13.15 tons of food was received via Fareshare. This was originally funded by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council and now funded by Sainsbury's. In addition Tesco Northcott and M&S Abbeycentre have also provided significant quantities of food.
The fridge is open to all in the community and has no limit on the number of times it can be used per year.
"Listening Ear answered the late night call from me when I didn't believe that a dawn would arrive with me. They supported me through the darkness and the silence and ensured I got the support I needed."