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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.

Anomalia
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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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WarmLightXO
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Everything is going to be okay 🌼🌿 I'm Light (or Elliot) and I’m glad you’re here💚 He/him, EST I'm especially versed in LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent issues, but I'm happy to support you with anything you need to chat about. Please note that unless I pull you out of the queue, I'm probably only available for offline chats 🌻 Where talk exists, so does hope 💛 ------------------------- Ainda não falo br português fluentemente, mas adoraria apoiá-lo da melhor maneira que posso. 💚
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jennysunrise8
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Hi i am an adult/teen listener married with three children who are all adults now and you are welcome to message me anytime day or night 🙂 I really do enjoy talking to people of all ages dealing with a lot of different situations and i am fine with casual chats but you should take the lead and you can take all the time you need when it comes to saying whats on your mind i am ok with waiting and do not expect quick replies or every question i ask to be answered If i am in online mode (green) you can always expect an immediate response and chat and if i am in offline mode (red) i might not be able to have a live chat right away but just leave a message and i will get back to you however i usually do stay in offline mode even when i am on here so i might message back immediately I have many different interests and i am open to talking about almost anything however above all else i believe in communication and honesty between people and will let you know right away if its a topic that I cannot support you with i am very interested in and try to practice mindfulness every day and also clear communication If you are feeling stuck in your life right now I would love to help you work through it in whatever way you feel is best for you just let me know we can all choose to do something different at any time outside of the established habits and routines that we have created for ourselves you choose when and how but change is absolutely possible and it is never too late or if you just want to vent about something going on in your life you can do that too  😊 〰 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 〰 7cups crisis resources  https://7cups.com/crisis/ [https://7cups.com/crisis/]   free confidential support from a helpline/hotline near you - online chat text or phone (international just put in your country)   https://findahelpline.com/ [https://findahelpline.com/]   Tiny Habits free program here on 7cups to easily add new habits into your life  https://tinyhabits.com/program/ [https://tinyhabits.com/program/]   sign up for a tiny habits coach  https://bjfogg.typeform.com/to/QXc0WJ great articles and resources on this amazing website Lifehack  https://bit.ly/2J75bK2 [https://bit.ly/2J75bK2] free procrastination workbook and self help modules  https://bit.ly/2GOcU3e [https://bit.ly/2GOcU3e] ProgressiveMuscleRelaxation  https://youtu.be/f7I2Upk5jqI [https://youtu.be/f7I2Upk5jqI] * https://youtu.be/ihO02wUzgkc [https://youtu.be/ihO02wUzgkc] Systematic Desensitization to reduce triggers that cause panic attacks or phobias  http://bit.ly/2yUhPbg [http://bit.ly/2yUhPbg]         great website everything related to SD and free ebook  http://web.csulb.edu/~tstevens/Desensit.htm [http://web.csulb.edu/~tstevens/Desensit.htm] visuals that help with breathing during panic attacks  https://dailyburn.com/life/lifestyle/stressed-gifs-breathing-exercises/ [https://dailyburn.com/life/lifestyle/stressed-gifs-breathing-exercises/] 7cups discussion on dealing with panic attacks  https://bit.ly/2MomF97 [https://bit.ly/2MomF97] 7cups discussion on reframing negative thoughts  https://bit.ly [https://bit.ly/2OnBaxv]/2OnBaxv [https://bit.ly/2OnBaxv] 30 grounding techniques to quiet the mind  https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques [https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques] 7cups discussion on managing negative internal dialogue  htt [https://bit.ly/2HOwCLl]ps://bit.ly/2HOwCLl [https://bit.ly/2HOwCLl] 24/7 youtube livestreams of relaxing sounds  https://youtu.be/63GF7qbr34U [https://youtu.be/63GF7qbr34U] * https://youtu.be/4qtD8RmvWn0 In a language as idiomatically stressed as English, opportunities for misreadings are bound to arise. By a mere backward movement of stress, a verb can become a noun, an act a thing. To refuse, to insist on saying no to what you believe is wrong, becomes at a stroke refuse, an insurmountable pile of garbage. - Ian McEwan
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Lisa Meighan

LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Counselor, MSc Psychology
United Kingdom
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🌈 Welcome to 7 Cups :) I work using an eclectic style of psychotherapy and we work according to your goals, preferences and needs using evidence-based practices.
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HealingTalk
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Academy Ambassador at the Quality Listening Program [https://www.7cups.com/academy/] Community Mentor Leader at Grief and Loss [https://www.7cups.com/forum/grief/] Chatroom Moderator at the Grief and Loss [https://www.7cups.com/forum/grief/] Community Community Mentor at the QLP Community [https://www.7cups.com/home/qlp/] ATL - Adult-Teen Listener ATL Outreach Agent Chat Supporter This hero will save you! => click here [https://youtu.be/0IA3ZvCkRkQ&start=15]   Unfortunately, I can't take more personal requests. Members I already know are welcome. Time in my country right now: click here [https://time.is/Argentina] 
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Hope
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Hi! I am Laiba, also known as Hope! I oversee 7 Cups academy [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SiteUpdates_100/HsHaven_1970/StriveTowardsLeadershipProfessionalExcellencethe7CupsAcademy_232978/1/]. At the moment I am unable to provide listening support to members. I believe education should be practical and available to all. I have the honor of contributing to just that through 7 Cups academy. Explore your options and reasons to join the academy here [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/7-cups-academy/] All our programs are free and we provide a certificate and a badge upon completion. If you have feedback about an academy program or you wish to recommend a new program, please let us know using this form.  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ6rJ-wZOzUVpI_FDpc4dkHRKgBiJQwq1NfoK_aL7F-RyP8g/viewform] Please read before PMing! ✦ My response time is within 2 working days. I am typically not available on weekends.  ✦ I am no longer taking member support requests/listening requests concerning personal issues. If you are looking for a supportive listener, please find one here! [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] I have created a few growth paths (some in collaboration with the community) that I would love for you to explore! ✦ Preventing Burnout at 7 Cups [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/preventing-burnout-at-7-cups/] ✦ Managing Anxiety [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/managing-anxiety/] ✦ Leadership Basics [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/leadership-101/] ✦ Watering Hope [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/watering-hope/] ✦ Study Motivation [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/study-motivation/]
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Jenna
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I only support the topics listed. All other topics will be referred to Browse Listeners [http://7cups.com/BrowseListeners]. Bipolar Disorder Sexual Assault (PTSD/Trauma) Terminal Illness ------------------------- ➼ All of my chats are 1 hour long and I offer short-term support. ➼ If you would like to chat with me, first please message me with a brief description of the support you are seeking and days/times that may work for you. I will then respond within 48 hours to let you know if I can take your chat and the times that may work for me. ➼ I follow the community guidelines and I expect you to as well. No off-site contact or sharing of personal info of any kind. ➼ I cannot take any kind of crisis chats due to not having the training or tools. We are also not a crisis intervention website. You will be referred to a helpline. We all battle things, and thankfully we don't have to do it alone even if it's just someone on the other side of the screen offering support. ------------------------- Hello, my name is Jenna and I am in my early thirties. I have been a part of this community for ten years. During this time, I have found that being here has positively impacted my well-being and given me the privilege to support others. In my free time, I enjoy attending church, spending time with my four dogs, listening to different genres of music, DYI crafts/projects, indulging in tacos, enjoying the outdoors in good weather, sleeping, and drawing. ------------------------- Twin Brian AnnaSilverberg Left-handed Pal BlueRivercares Listener Twins blithSun94, Kristynsmama, Teagan, Vivelespatates
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ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp
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1) My response times are slow. Even when I am working on making them faster, if you talk with me please note there will be delays. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 2) I help myself when I help you. 3) I had a 7Cups Gmail e-mail address, but I deleted it from this Profile page on 06/Feb/2020 because it is NOT OK to publish it here. 4) Some issues with my Username: * 08/August/2019: On this day, I found out that "ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp" should be instead ThankYouForLettingMeTryToHelp. It seems the first one is Grammarly incorrect in English. I am sorry for my mistake. Thank you for pointing it out, @Nada and @DestroyingAngel.  * 18/October/2019: On this day, a 7Cups Member told me this: "Your name is still incorrect. ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp. We all know that if you are "trying" you are not doing. A man should not try his best, a man should do his best. Your name subconsciously sends a message that you will "try" which implies failure is the most likely outcome. ThankYouForLettingMeHelp would be much more appropriate and will send a positive message that you will help." * 14/November/2019: On this day, a 7Cups Member told me this: "Saying "trying to help" means you will do your best expecting nothing from those you encounter. The way your username is written seems perfect. To me it seems humble and that you know that not everyone can be helped." 5) Apart from being a Verified Listener and an Intern Graduate, my other roles on 7Cups are OR have been: * Safety Patrol (flagging of inappropriate Listener profiles) {2022.10.25} * Member of the DJ Team (leaded by @Caringbrit) {2022.10.25} * Community Leader: Room Supporter -> Healthy Living Support Community [https://www.7cups.com/home/healthyliving/]; 35 & Over Community [https://www.7cups.com/home/35plus/]; Positivity & Gratitude Community [https://www.7cups.com/home/gratitude/] {2022.10.25} * Forum Supporter {2022.10.25} * Peer Supporter {2022.10.25} 6) Some useful Links: (thank you @versatileStrings1578 for your help on the update of the list!!) Inside 7Cups: * Listener Topic Library  [https://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/ListenerGuidesLibrary_129/ListenerSupportGuidesListTheLibrary_7596/]-----> Manuals on how to handle all types of chats, written by listeners * Listener Suggestion Box [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1klLqfn1ipgbudpxDQsk2tlBxhsOL44z5hnWU865Tig4/viewform] -----> Suggest ways to help improve the site, or how to address any problems you see (For any bugs or glitches, use this separate form [https://www.7cupsoftea.com/supportDesk.php]) * Everything I need to know I learned from my bunny [http://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/Testimony_50/ListenersTestimony_174/EverythingINeedToKnowILearnedFromMyBunny_9034/] ------> If you ever get disheartened, refresh yourself with some leporine wisdom * Kane’s FAQ [https://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/FAQforNewListeners_106/FrequentlyAskedQuestions_11301/] -----> Everything you could possibly ask for in a guide to this site * Farheen’s Guide  [http://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/ListenerGuidesLibrary_129/BeginningActiveListeningSomeimportantpoints_2094/1/]-----> The best active listening guide there is. Fact. * Pink’s Distractions [https://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/AnxietySupportCommunity_53/SocialAnxietySupportSharing_247/PinksAmazinglyAwesomeListofLinksandDistractions_21135/] -----> All different types of self-harm distraction websites and techniques * International Suicide Hotlines  [http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qZBw0JyVC8IVeUtXQJtvSMIKV7yI07XHggPGtzZceT0/edit#gid=0]-----> Handy to have close by you when you listen * L [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerSupportGuidesandHowtos_1850/ListenerSupportGuidesMasterList_228279/]istener Support Guides Master List [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerSupportGuidesandHowtos_1850/ListenerSupportGuidesMasterList_228279/] Outside 7Cups: * World Time Buddy [http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/] ----> We are a global community, and we work in a lot of different time zones. Most things are organised in EST (New York’s time zone), and it can be useful to have some help working out what time it is for the people you are talking to, or when events are happening. * Copypastecharacter.com  [http://copypastecharacter.com/symbols] -----> It helps to cheer up drab forum posts ✌ 7. thankyouforlettingmetryingtohelp.youcanbook.me [http://thankyouforlettingmetryingtohelp.youcanbook.me/] -----> This WAS the link to book an appointment with me. I am keeping it here just for the records, BUT I AM NOT USING IT ANYMORE :( 8. I also kept a Diary on 7Cups, which has been deleted. Info I have been given about this, by the person who performed the deletion, may not be allowed to be published here.
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RarelyCharlie
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Not taking new chats. ------------------------- Coming, going, the waterbirds don't leave a trace, don't follow a path. I'm Charlie and I'm trained, verified and experienced as an active listener for both adults and teens. I like to support people who are struggling with something. Also people who aren't struggling with anything. And people who aren't sure whether they're struggling with anything or not. Please do not message me hoping to start a chat. I am not taking new chats. The poem is said to be by Eihei Dōgen, a Japanese poet who wrote it around eight hundred years ago. I don't know why I like it. I just do. My photo is the moon shining on the sea. There's some darkness and some clouds there but the light of the moon shines on everything. I like this too. Thank you for reading my profile. I'm glad you are here! ------------------------- In an emergency or a crisis: If you are in an emergency or a crisis—for example, if you are at immediate risk of suicide or other serious harm—7 Cups is not the right place, because we cannot deal with emergencies or provide crisis counselling. Click here for information about getting help: Get emergency or crisis support [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/howto/crisis] Listener support: I'm happy to support other listeners with issues related to listening, although I don't have any official role. Please do not message me from a listener account to chat about personal issues. Use a member account for that. To understand why, see: Listener and Member Roles [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/GlensThoughts_143/ListenerandMemberRoles_210/1/] Schedule: I don't have a fixed schedule. I'm online some weekdays between about 4:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. US Eastern Time. In the UK this is 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On other days and at weekends I'm often online too, but at times that are not predictable. If you message me or tag me in a forum I'm usually able to respond within a day or two. Miscellaneous resources: For some other resources, mainly for listeners, see my unofficial companion site: The 8th Cup [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/]
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comfortableNight4463
L Veteran 5 1949
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Hi! I'm Night. I am here to provide support by listening to you.  I am available on; Tuesday (10PM to 12AM EST) Wednesday (8PM to 10PM EST) Thursday (6PM to 8PM EST) Friday (10 AM to 2PM and 8PM to 10PM EST)  Saturday (8PM to 10PM EST) Sunday (10AM to 2PM EST) *All times are in EST (United States)
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VerseArt
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Hello, I am here just to listen and help. I hope my words bring you some comfort and motivation to move ahead. Just know that I'm all ears when I'm with you. I will try my best to create a "happy place" for you where you feel safe. 7 cups is a safe place, a no-judge area. It's on you how much you want to or doesn't want to share. I understand how difficult it can be to trust someone online and I'll make sure that we work together towards building the trust and hence listen to and support you in whatever way I can.  Stay Motivated! Stay Strong! Stay Safe! P.S. I do not take any Sexual or inappropriate chats. I personally never use any offensive or abusive language and will expect the same from you as well. If I feel uncomfortable, I will have to block you after 3 warnings.  Thank you for reading! Have a great day ahead! 
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fruityPond7887
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Hello! My name is Fruity or Pond or FruityPond!! 😉 I'm so glad you're here! 🌈 (Yes, I finally have a bio) My Schedule:  Wednesday: 3:00 - 5:00 pm ET Sunday: 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET 
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GlenM
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Welcome to 7 Cups! I'm the chief cook and bottle washer here. I love 7 cups and the community we have built. Really proud of all that we've accomplished and excited to see how we continue to evolve. I unfortunately do not have much time for listening, but please drop me a note if you have thoughts or feeback. Glad you are here!
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