The Befrienders Johor Bahru is a non-profit community service and non-governmental organisation (NGO) established in August 2006. The centre provides free emotional support through its Telephone Line, WhatsApp and Email services operating daily from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Through befriending, trained volunteers offer a listening ear and emotional support to individuals who may be experiencing distress, loneliness, or emotional difficulties.
The Befrienders Johor Bahru ialah sebuah perkhidmatan komuniti bukan keuntungan dan Pertubuhan Bukan Kerajaan (NGO) yang ditubuhkan pada Ogos 2006. Pusat kami mengendalikan Perkhidmatan Talian Telefon, WhatsApp dan E-mel setiap hari dari 1.00 petang hingga 10.00 malam bagi menyediakan sokongan emosi secara percuma kepada mereka yang menghubungi kami melalui pendekatan 'befriending'.
新山心灵之友 (The Befrienders Johor Bahru) 是一个非营利社区服务组织及非政府组织(NGO),成立于 2006年8月。本中心每天 下午1点至晚上10点 通过 电话热线、WhatsApp 和电子邮件服务 为来电者提供免费的情绪支持。通过“心灵陪伴”(befriending)的方式,受过培训的志愿者为有需要的人提供倾听与情绪支持。
The Befrienders Johor Bahru என்பது லாப நோக்கமற்ற சமூக சேவை அமைப்பும் அரசு சாரா அமைப்பும் (NGO) ஆகும். இது ஆகஸ்ட் 2006 இல் தொடங்கப்பட்டது. எங்கள் மையம் தினமும் மதியம் 1.00 மணி முதல் இரவு 10.00 மணி வரை தொலைபேசி, WhatsApp மற்றும் மின்னஞ்சல் சேவைகள் மூலம் எங்களை தொடர்புகொள்ளும் மக்களுக்கு இலவச உணர்ச்சி ஆதரவை வழங்குகிறது. Befriending முறையின் மூலம் தன்னார்வலர்கள் கேட்டு, உணர்ச்சி ஆதரவை வழங்குகின்றனர்.
If you are feeling alone, struggling, overwhelmed and there is nobody to hear you out, you do not have to face difficult feelings on your own. Many people find that talking about their feelings brings relief, clarity and support. Sharing what you are going through with a caring listener can make a difference.
At The Befrienders Johor Bahru, we are here to listen without judgment. Our trained volunteers provide a safe and confidential space where you can talk openly about what you are experiencing.
If someone you care about seems overwhelmed, withdrawn or is talking about hopelessness or suicide, it can be worrying and difficult to know what to do. You do not need to have all the answers. Your presence and willingness to listen can make an important difference.
If you are concerned that a friend or family member may be struggling or thinking about suicide, encouraging them to talk to someone can be an important step. You may suggest that they contact The Befrienders Johor Bahru, where trained volunteers are available to listen and provide emotional support.
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We are here to support seafarers who may be going through a difficult time while being far away from home.
Are you finding life emotionally challenging right now?
Feeling frustrated or upset that you cannot do anything to improve your situation, or that nobody wants to know what you are going through?
You do not have to face this alone. We are here to listen and to be with you in this moment.