When life’s a little off
It helps to talk
At @ease, you can open up to someone your own age. Just drop by whenever it suits you. You don’t need to know what you want to say beforehand.
I need to talk
I want to help
Sometimes, young people just need someone to notice that they’re struggling. As a parent, teacher, professional, policymaker, or volunteer, you can help them.
It’s okay not to be okay
Dat je geen verwijzing hoeft te hebben
Waarom helpt een gesprek?
Sometimes it helps to say out loud what’s on your mind. You don’t need to know exactly what’s going on first.
At @ease, you won’t be judged. You’ll find someone who really listens to you.
You may notice afterwards that you:
- Feel like things are clearer
- Feel less alone
- Have a better idea of what helps you
If it becomes clear during the conversation that you need more, we’ll work together to find what’s right for you. You always decide what feels right for you.
It starts with a first step
Choose what works for you
Chat with us
Is there something on your mind that you’d rather not say out loud? In the chat, you can talk anonymously about love, identity, school, home, or anything else that’s on your mind. You don’t have to find the perfect words.
Drop by
Sometimes it’s easier to talk when someone is sitting across from you. At @ease, you can drop by without an appointment, take a moment to settle in and share what’s going on at your own pace.
Do you recognize this?
Maybe you’d like to do some reading on your own first. Here you’ll find relatable stories and tips about stress, worrying, insecurity, and other things that might be on your mind.
How does @ease work?
Maybe you know exactly what’s bothering you. Or maybe you have no idea. Either way is fine.
At @ease, you talk to people around your age: our peer listeners. They’re young people between 18 and 30 who know what it’s like to be young in a world where a lot is expected of you. They’re trained to listen carefully and give you the space to share your story.
A conversation with our peer listeners is:
- Free and anonymous
- No appointment needed
- Safe and confidential
You don’t need to prepare anything. Just come in and talk about whatever’s on your mind. Big or small, anything goes.
You decide what happens
Our peer listeners listen without judgment. We won’t make decisions for you. We listen first. And if you want, we can think things through with you.
Sometimes, one conversation is exactly what you need.
You don’t have to wait until things get worse.
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Do you need urgent support?
If you are in danger right now, call 112 for help.