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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.

CalmRosebud
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PLEASE NOTE: No chats from new people! Sorry, I cannot give you the attention you deserve. 𓇢𓆸♡ Hi, I'm Rose🌹. ♡ (^=˃ᆺ˂) 𓇢𓆸 If I have talked with you in the past, you can try messaging me, but no guarantees on when I will respond. I will now respond to messages from you if we have had contact before. Asynchronous chats. Sorry, but my schedule does not permit scheduled chats at this time. I will occasionally take an hour here and there at the spur of the moment to host a Sharing Circle. I hope you’re well. Take care.
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WillingToHelpU
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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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FinleyTews
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UNAVAILABLE TO NEW MEMBERS Pfp gifted by dear Astraeuss! 🖤🩶🤍💜
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Tracey12345
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Life is full of ups and downs and sometimes it is good to talk to someone caring yet impartial.. I am here to listen and find a way through  whatever is troubling you 😊
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smilingbao
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Hello!  I'm smilingbao, and I'm here to listen. Life can be difficult, and sometimes we all need a kind ear. Whether you’re feeling stressed, down, or just need to talk, I’m here for you. Let’s navigate your feelings together in a warm and non-judgmental space. You’re not alone, and I’m here to help! Availability:  Saturday & Sunday, 8AM-8PM PDT ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧
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patientShell1003
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EmmaE
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Hello hello, welcome to my bio! My name is Emma and I’m a listener chatroom ambassador -------------------------------------------------   i’m really sorry, but unfortunately i’m unable to take new member chats! click here to find another listener! [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] ------------------------------------------------- My main roles/focuses here: • Chatroom ambassador with a focus on listener discussions: I lead the adult and teen listener sharing circle, listener check-ins, listener learning discussions, and listener events teams! I also focus on teen chatroom star/mentor applications and the teen listener rooms. I’m a chat supporter and peer supporter as well, so I can offer listeners support both during and after ongoing chats • Community mentor leader and support team leader for the depression support subcommunity and the needs reply forums: I heavily focus on the depression support community and help make sure it's a safe and supportive place for everyone! I lead and support the community mentors, forum supporters, project agents, chatroom moderators, and room supporters on the depression team My pms are always open and I’d love to hear from you! If you need any help or have any questions regarding anything listener or community related, please feel free to reach out! I’d be more than happy to help :) ------------------------------------------------- Some of my other roles and teams I work with: • Global chatroom moderator • Global forum supporter • Listener verifier team • Forum flag team • Safety patrol • Doorkeeper ------------------------------------------------- A bit about me: • I love listening to music (feel free to pm me any song suggestions 😛) • I love chocolate • I love travelling • I have two dogs ------------------------------------------------- Things to remember: • You don't have to be perfect • Having a bad day is okay • Small steps are still progress • Asking for help demonstrates strength • Everyone's journey is different ------------------------------------------------- I’m always here for you and I care about you a lot, so feel free to message me whenever you'd like and i'll get back to you as soon as I can! The most beautiful people are those who have known defeat, suffering, struggle, loss and have found their way out of the depths. You are beautiful. You are strong. You will make it through this. ------------------------------------------------- I’m so happy you're here and took the time to read my bio! I appreciate and care about you very much 💗 you're doing a great job and I’m so proud of how far you've come! ------------------------------------------------- ⋆ ˚。⋆✿˚ no rain, no flowers. ˚✿⋆。˚ ⋆
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Jiminycricket91
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⭐️Proud of the fact that I convinced 7 cups to create the autism spectrum support topic and helped create it ⭐️ I'm a shoulder to lean on and and ear to speak into. I love theater art and creativity :-)
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heathermarie95
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 Hello! My name is Heather and helping others has always been a passion of mine. When I accept 1-on-1 chats, I mainly accept loneliness & anxiety chats as those two topics I have much life experience in.  Unfortunately, mental health care is expensive and I understand the struggle. Even though I volunteer and can't provide any advice or solutions, I want members to feel at ease knowing they have someone who cares and will listen and not have to stress about paying a professional.  Online Activity: Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays  I do not accept sexual health or inappropriate chats.   I do accept casual chats  Availability 1 on 1 chat: occasionally accept chats as I work 5/6 days a week. Peer Appreciation Form [https://tinyurl.com/PeerAppreciation] Click here to apply for the Appreciation [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfo8Myq7_mZ3_lt0AtTwRf4-7g3Fvy42oz3h-IXGS-C6Slu7g/viewform] team [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfo8Myq7_mZ3_lt0AtTwRf4-7g3Fvy42oz3h-IXGS-C6Slu7g/viewform] & to spread smiles! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfo8Myq7_mZ3_lt0AtTwRf4-7g3Fvy42oz3h-IXGS-C6Slu7g/viewform] Current roles:  Send me a message if you have a question about my current roles 🌈 Community Mentor - P&G 🌈 Appreciation Team Project Leader (Star Leader)  🌈 AL Team Co-Leader  🌈 Quality Mentor Leader 🌈 Academy Mentor - Internship & CDM 🌈  Chat Support  🌈 Care Team 🌈 Welcome Committee 🌈  Project Agent - PAT, Kahoot Sessions, AL. Updated: August 22 2024
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gentleemperor
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🔨 [under construction] 🔨 Hello there! 😊 I'm happy that you found this corner of Cups. 💕 In case that I'm away, feel free to leave me a message and step on in. My door is always open. Help yourself to snacks and beverages, or rest on the couch if you would prefer that. 🍪☕️ I work full time so it can take some time for me to get back to you. You're very welcome to browse for other listeners [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] in the mean time. We're here for you! 💛 Twinnies @AmyMir6 [https://www.7cups.com/@AmyMir6] Amyyy Whaleee 🐳, Birthday twinno 🥳 @NovaGalaxy [https://www.7cups.com/@NovaGalaxy] 🌌 Nova Galaxy with a miraculous planet design only for 🐧 and 🐟 @Avaria Avariaaa wonderful friend 🌸
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Harry53
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Hello! I'm glad you've found me on "7 Cups."  I'm a trained active listener and I like to support people struggling with relationship issues, disabilities, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, grief over the loss of a loved-one, student life, general mental health, sexual health, and managing emotions. During the past thirty five years I have been employed in various capacities in the social services field. I've overcome a lot in life and would like to help by listening to you. If I'm online, then please feel free reach out to me to find out if I am available for a chat.  I'm glad you are here!
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AngMeg2025
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Hello! 😊 I am a compassionate listener and a dedicated hard worker, currently pursuing my passion for counseling. 🎓 My goal is to support and help others on their journeys.  In my free time, I enjoy playing ping pong (table tennis) 🏓 and being around people, always eager to lend an ear and share in their experiences.  I look forward to utilizing my skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in the lives of others. 🙏 Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about me! 🤗❤️🌈
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