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It can sometimes be difficult to find support from family members, friends, or like minded people. While you might have a best friend or a support system and network such as groups on social media, you might want to seek support without any social interaction.

Our listeners provide emotional support through active listening. Active listening helps process your emotional distress. The following page can be filtered to seek listeners who provide long-term help and support. You can also browse listeners according to your preferred language as well as for different topics amongst other filters.

7 Cups is a chat site/app that has different options to find a good listener. You can meet new people and text chat with other individuals going through tough times - you are not alone! Everyone goes through a hard time at some point in their lives and we are here for you. Whether you are facing relationship problems, panic attacks, struggling with substance abuse, loneliness, depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue, our site/app is a safe space based on confidential, anonymous support.

A good idea is to consider what form of support you would like in the first place - we have plenty of options to explore and one of the best ways is to give them a try to find out what works for you. We understand that different people have different needs and preferences. All these support services are appropriate for different situations.

This page can help you seek a trained active listener to talk to through 1-on-1 conversations. These listeners come from different walks of life and all are ready to offer a compassionate listening ear to people who would like to talk to someone else. You can select their username to view their detailed profile page with their shared bio and other information such as whether they have lived experience of mental health conditions or topics, their reviews, as well as their training and other badges. While our listeners do not provide direct advice, their support can help you vent your feelings and concerns in a safe space and you can work together to figure out healthy coping tools.

Listener conversations can vary in duration according to your listener's and your personal availability. Some listeners have the option to schedule chats with them in advance. You can always browse for listeners and leave them a message so that they can get back to you with their availability.

There are several other ways you can find someone to talk to at 7 Cups. These include the group chats and subcommunities. We are glad you are taking the first step towards support!

Our group chat rooms are online chat rooms that serve as different support groups where you can send text messages 24/7. We are a global community with people from all over the world. Some chat rooms include the Sharing Circle room, which is a non-judgemental safe space based on the traditions of AA and similar support groups. This space can prove helpful if you need a group of people to talk to who can listen and get to know you over a long time. Sharing your feelings and experiences as well as listening to those of others can help feel supported. You can expand your support network and make online supportive friends and connections!

On the other hand, if you would like to interact with people and talk to someone over forums, we have dedicated subcommunities for over 45+ topics covering a wide range of mental illness support topics through various sub-forums. Our subcommunities provide support, awareness, events, as well as opportunities to participate in light-hearted icebreakers.

Apart from the above mentioned mental health services at 7 Cups, we have affordable therapy options allowing you to seek online therapy for mental health problems with an online therapist, licensed psychologist, and other mental health professionals. This support is affordable as compared to other online and offline services or other options like support through insurance companies. Therapists are also available to talk to throughout the week on working days.

While our community can help support you after you have lost someone else to suicide, 7 Cups is not to be used in the state of active/passive suicidal thoughts - for such cases, please visit helpful resources such as the Samaritans or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For a complete list of helpful resources, click here.

If you would like to gain further insight and helpful information about different mental health topics, you can visit our Community Questions and Answers pages, or read our Expert Mental Health News and Advice articles. Other main features you can explore include our self-help guides and growth paths based on treatment protocols available for free!

The bottom line is, you are never alone - 7 Cups is a community aiming to provide compassion on a global scale. There are various ways to talk to someone at 7 Cups. These include 1-on-1 conversations based on active listening and support through trained listeners, group chats with support discussions and Sharing Circles, and the subcommunity forums. Other features that you may find helpful include the growth paths, community questions and answers, as well as expert advice sections.

WillingToHelpU
L Explorer 7 239
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Note: Please expect delays if you reach out to me. I'm currently in my finals week at school, and afterward will be moving, so I may be offline for several days at a time. Please feel free to contact me and message me again if it's been a couple of days. I promise I care, I am just incredibly busy for the next few weeks. Hi! My name is Will (he/they), and I'm really glad you've found me here on 7 Cups. I know firsthand how hard opening up to people can be, so I'm glad you're taking a step in the right direction. About Me: I am an undergraduate student studying neuroscience. I use my lived experience to guide my knowledge but stay current on psychological literature. I am a Dissociative Disorders Discussion Host (check the discussion schedule out here: https://www.7cups.com/forum/trauma/General_2433/ScheduleDiscussionsoftheTraumaSubCommunity_302437/) and currently try to focus my chats on those with dissociative disorders and trauma, though I am open to chat with about a variety of things outside of that. Experience: My primary area of expertise is in dissociative disorders and trauma, but I have many areas that I can support individuals in, including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, school/work stress, and addiction. Outside of here, I have over a year of clinical experience in residential and addiction programs and over a year of research experience on psychopathologies. Time: On average, I can dedicate 45-90 minutes per individual chat. I will give 5-10 minute notices before I have to sign out, so do not expect an abrupt end to a conversation. I can check back with individuals after a conversation, but I typically offer one-off support to folks. Please let me know if you would like me to check back in, and expect a check-in after roughly a week if you ask. Disclaimer: Due to being a student, my availability may be spotty during certain academic periods, so if you need to reach me, please message me and be patient (feel free to double message as well). Thank you for taking the time to read this; if you have any questions or just want to reach out, feel free to send me a message.
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4Runnning44AspiringJD
L Discoverer 6 367
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Listens toOver 18 Last activein last week
I am an empathetic person. I have had many struggles: addiction, Mental illness, domestic abuse advocate, fetanyl advocating and even if I have not personally faced a specific trauma, I believe that trauma may not equal other trauma, but in how one deals with it may look similar. If a person can look past the differences, and see the similarities then half the battle has already occurred. Addiction specialist. Suicide artist, shamefully, yet today now i can assist in situations. I run. in 2/1/19 sometime I came here and it saved my life my first or second listener said be grateful for your heart ache something good will come of it well that person was right so I owe my whole life but not even physical touch and breath but emotional fortitude is Fort Knox. And I also can breakdown into the craziest one clean and then I can… so yeah I can hear your heart and soul in the same way I try not to share my stories because they are intense
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lucy2
L Sage 1 1757
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I am so pleased you've found me on 7cups! I have been here on 7Cups for 10years and am happy to be back! I'm an Adult / Teen Listener and I look forward to supporting you.  If my status is shown as offline or busy, please message me and I will get back to you asap. Or please Browse Listeners here to chat with another Listener, thank you  Need to Talk to Someone? - 7 Cups [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]   Chat soon Lucy2 <3
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Averyjr23
L Specialist 8 690
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Hello, I'm Avery or Ave whichever you want to call me and welcome to my profile! Here as you chat with me you will find a non-judgmental space and only a kind hearted chat!  I hope you have a wonderful week! :) ------------------------- * My chats are only an hour long, but we can also schedule something later! * ------------------------- Topics I am comfortable discussing/can take on  Depression Relationship Stress Family Stress Anxiety Breakups Panic attacks Social anxiety Self harm  Addiction  ------------------------- * I can discuss some chats that are not listed, but please be respectful if I don't feel comfortable with that topic. *  * I can also do offline chats and live chats. * ------------------------- My roles here at 7cups  Verified listener  Peer support  Room supporter  Listener chatroom supporter Listener Verifier Team Chatroom Mentor Active Listening 2 grader ------------------------- My availability  Monday - Thursday ( 4:00pm to 9:00pm MST ) in EST is ( 6:00pm to 11:00pm EST )  Friday night ( 7:00pm to 10:00pm ) MST in EST is ( 9:00pm to 12:00am ) Saturday ( I am offline )  Sunday ( 10:00am to 2:00pm MST ) in EST is ( 12:00pm to 4:00pm )  ------------------------- My listener twin! :) Kristynsmama   AuRewolf  Amyfastfoodthe72 
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Evergreen100
L Beginner 8 46
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Hi! I am glad you have found me here and are taking the time to take a look at my profile. I am an trained active listener and in my real life also help people who are experiencing problems in various areas of life. I am a particularly good listener when it comes to fear and anxiety, but happy to have a chat with you about other issues as well. What I'm not very good at is chatting for distraction or out of boredom, so if there is not really anything that bothers you, you may have a better time with another listener or in a group chat. I am also not happy with personal questions of any kind so if you wish to get to know new people or make friends, I may not be the best fit for you. I am definitely a good fit if you wish to talk to someone safe and non-judgmental and get some space to think about and reflect on whatever topic is problematic for you at the moment. 
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calmingMemory13
L Advanced 1 508
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I am good listener with a variety of struggle experiences or have been through it with a friend or family member, also familiar with medical knowledge as well and I am here to listen and hopefully give some insight to ur struggles. If you message and i don't respond right away and I MIGHT NOT ALWAYS BE ONLINE BUT I DO GET MESSAGES OFFLINE and when i check my messages, I WILL RESPOND AS FAST AS I CAN, SO PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH ME.. THANK YOU!! Have an amazing day and remember to take a minutes break to replenish your mental health care.  :)
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Amy
L Pinnacle 7 2617
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Hi! I'm Amy!  💭 It's not always easy to talk about ourselves, our problems, or our views, we never know how others might react to it. It's not easy to feel at ease when opening up to a stranger or finding someone you feel comfortable with. I can't promise to be the right listener for you, I can't promise a fix to your problems, feelings, and thoughts. I can't promise an answer to every question there is, but I can offer a friendly ear to talk to and share your story. We all have a story, we all express our feelings in different ways, and we all react to things differently. No problem is small, if it affects you, you have every right to talk about it and feel the way you feel. You have every right to share it with someone and it's what I am here for - to listen. I hope to be a safe space for you to open up and share your story. ☑️ Teen pregnancy/ Teen parenting friendly! Any related issues you can discuss with me, I won't judge and I might even understand it more than you think. 🕠 I'm online at least once a day, so if I'm offline, you can leave me a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can. If I'm online, message me away and we can chat. If you would like to schedule a chat with me, you can simply message me and we will work out the best time that works for both of us! Thank you for reaching out to me! 💜
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DreamTouch
L Exemplar 2 1547
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Hello there! Thank you for checking out my profile. I'm Dream, a listener here since January 2020. I'm here to provide a safe and non judgmental place for you to share your thoughts or feelings.  Unfortunately I'm not able to take 1-1 support chats currently. Please click here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] to view other available listeners. Some topics I'm more suited to provide support includes depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm, student life and a few other I've mentioned in the 'categories' session below. Please note that I do not take any chats on sexual health or related topics. Thank you for understanding! I believe that personal development and self-improvement is a life long journey of trial and error. We are all work in progress and we all deserve respect and understanding in the process of self-discovery. ------------------------- What I do on 7cups: Adult-Teen Listener Academy Ambassador (LDP) ------------------------- My listener twins: @positivePumpkin22 and @lueurspace
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Anomalia
L Pinnacle 9 7249
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Hi all, I'm glad you've found my profile here! I truly love to listen and help others, and am particularly versed in eating disorders, work stress, and sexual assault, though happy to discuss anything, including sexual issues / sexuality. If you feel like you could use some extra support or help working through a problem, please reach out! I am not taking live chats right now, but can message back and forth not live if useful. I'm a former ambassador and still happy to support listeners or offer a place to vent when needed even though I no longer hold any formal position beyond listener after stepping down from my leadership roles. If you see me in the forums, you'll know I have a few favorite quotes around recovery and strength that I throw around all the time, so I'll share them here, too. "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" "Never forget you are worth more than the value you place on yourself." "Every day might not be a good day but there is good in every day." Much love to all, Anomalia
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MelodyoftheOcean
L Marvel 7 3256
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Hey there, you wonderful Human, please note, that I am caught up with many tasks on the Cupsland at the moment, which is why I can't always respond to you immediately. I can't take any new long term Members and Mentees right now, but I'll be around for everyone who already knows me. For the rare occasion in which my status is green, I am available for a chat, just not for taking on someone on long term. Feel free to reach out if you'd still like to talk! If timezones are being difficult, feel free to schedule a time! PM-land is always open ❤ ------------------------- "Stories can make someone immortal as long as someone else is willing to listen." — Adam Silvera ------------------------- Hello, my name is Ocean, I am just another human, here on the Cupsland. I've always liked to listen to people and support them, in any way possible. Feel free to share any topics you need to talk about with someone, I'm always here for you. Since I don't know you, I will definitely not judge you for whatever it is that you have on your mind. My pm-land is a safe space for everyone, regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity or the issues you are facing. But most importantly - I will care I'm looking forward to meeting you! Ocean (they/them) ------------------------- “Putting language to something for which you have no language is no easy feat.” ― Carmen Maria Machado ------------------------- As Ambassador for the Listener Coaching team, and involvement in various different Quality and Safety teams, please always feel free to contact me if you happen to have any questions!  ❤ ------------------------- A big thank you, to everyone I met on here, everyone who supported me, everyone who ever made me smile and every single member and mentee of mine. I can't mention all of you, but I am truly happy that we crossed ways! Tagging my Cupsland Sibling, whom I am grateful to know for such a long time by now. I hope you get the time to log in occasionally @BlueRivercares ❤ And my amazing Twinnie that has been supporting me throughout my whole journey @Audienta ❤
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Healing0Pillow
L Apprentice 3 100
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Hello there, I have a Masters degree in Psychology. Which means that I'm professionally qualified to be a counselor and I am genuinely interested in encouraging individuals to take charge of their mental health and live fulfilled lives. In addition to my educational background, I have personal experience dealing with mental health issues. I understand how difficult it may be to seek assistance, and I want to provide you with a secure and supportive environment that allows you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I'm thrilled to accompany you on your mental health journey and to give you the skills and support you require for your growth. Let's work together to make you feel better and healthier.
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Howegeorgia
L Specialist 5 854
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I'm Georgia I am 21 have BPD ,biploar ,selective mutism and autism in recovering from bulima and I have recovered from self harm I am here to Help fellow members with their mental health and improve my health. 🌸on self care not  accepting new chats accepting personal requests or members have scheduled chats with  Thank you for your patience 
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