Compassionate Listening
Training volunteers to provide nonjudgmental listening support to anyone who needs to be heard
Urban Confessional: A Free Listening Project
Provides free, compassionate listening to anyone who needs to be heard on street corners
Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Support
Topic
Mental Health
About Organization
Urban Confessional operates as a listening movement that deploys volunteers to street corners with Free Listening signs, offering nonjudgmental support to anyone who needs to talk. Based in Highland Park, CA, the organization focuses on changing communities through the simple act of compassionate listening. The project serves individuals seeking emotional support, connection, or simply someone willing to listen without judgment.
What They Focus On
Community Engagement
Creating public spaces for connection by deploying listeners on street corners and in neighborhoods
Cross-Difference Dialogue
Building understanding and empathy by facilitating conversations between people from different backgrounds