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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.

azuladragon34
L Sage 11 573
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I do NOT take chats regarding sexual issues Hello!!!. I am azuladragon34 and I am a listener here on 7cups. I am willing to lend a kind and non judgemental ear to anyone who needs to talk. My chatting duration is 30 minutes ONLY  I am taking MINIMAL chats. I want to focus on my roles here  I maybe offline, busy or online. Most of the time I am offline or busy Offline: I am not going to take member chats. My circle is red Busy: I will take chats in my own time. My circle is orange Online: I am willing to take chats. My circle is green   My discussion days are as follows: Friday 1pm et : Student Support Community Roles here on 7cups Student Support Community- Chatroom Moderator Adult Teen Listener Verifier Listener Team member Doorkeeper LDP Mentor Internship Mentor Chat Supporter (Teen and Adult) Chatroom Mentor (Teen and Adults) Quality Mentor: Adults and Teens
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endearingLion70
L Virtuoso 6 1998
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Hello I am glad to be a 7 cups listener. I am interested in nature, animals, books. And have expertise in learning disabilities and creative writing as a healing tool. And if you just want to talk about yourself and the world, I would be glad to join a conversation. I believe that - It takes the same amount of energy to think a positive thought as it takes to think a negative thought. Choose the Positive,  
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KindnessMatters2020
L Pinnacle 13 6554
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Sometimes you just need someone to talk to about something difficult, sad, frustrating, or emotionally-charged. I am happy to just listen or to help brainstorm solutions.  Besides being a verified active listener, my other roles here include: -Quality Mentor -Listener Coaching Team -Safety Patrol Outreach Team -Verifier for Verified Listener Team
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cristlecares
L Genius 8 2871
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When you can't look at the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark💜... (Did you know that you can't breath when you're smiling😮🌻?? Try it and see😮) ~~On a Self-care break for a month or more (from 29/12/2022)💜~~ (Expect late replies to your msgs🌻💜 Thank you so much for understanding 🌻) ------------------------- Heyloooo🌻 This is cris😄 Nice to meet ya Amazing hooman bean💙 My roles :  Smile spreader ( Peer Appreciation Team member)🌻💙 Listener sharing circle host❄️ Peer support🌻✨ Doorkeeper 🚪😇 Room supporter ( Newbie hub, Mindfulness center and 50+ community)😃 ATL ( Verified Adult & Teen listener)💙 Chatroom/Listener mentor🌻 Chat Support (CS)💜 ------------------------- I am not comfortable with issues related to sexual health/relationships/self harm/abuse/domestic violence/addiction/eating disorders. I hope you will understand🌸 ------------------------- Even if you don't sleep, Dawn will break as you gaze over it.. Things will change, Things will end, things will begin It's never "Until here" but always "From here"  Even if you lose your way, cry and scream, it'll all eventually stop.. That's why even if it is scary, you can keep on living... When the sun rises, you can start walking again... - Mafuyu (given)🌻 ------------------------- If you wanna appreciate your fellow listeners/members please use this form👇 Peer Appreciation Form [https://forms.gle/hfwDBA8dTaP6bhta9] If you want to become the part of peer appreciation team, apply here👇 Smile Spreader [https://forms.gle/rgPfNwytBgJRChp7A] ------------------------- Amazing Chat Support Twinnie : @Star001✨💙 Awesome Listener Twinnie : @Comphi🌼💚 Lovely Chatroom Mentor Twinnie : @BlueRivercares 💐💙 ------------------------- Take care of yourself🌸💙 Have a nice time in here😇🤗 Take some cookies too🍪🍪🍪🍪
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Kanga
L Sage 13 2746
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"​To love means loving the unlovable. To forgive means pardoning the unpardonable. Faith means believing the unbelievable. Hope means hoping when everything seems hopeless." ​-Gilbert K. Chesterton Hi there! My name is Roo, and welcome to my profile! For members:  I am so glad that you've decided to reach out and talk about whatever it is that is on your mind! I know how scary and intimidating it can seem sometimes, but just know that I am here to provide a safe, positive, and nonjudgmental space for you to talk ❤ The topics I specialize in are LGBTQ+ related issues, and anxiety, but I promise to do my best to help you no matter what you may be struggling with! I also am willing to talk about issues regarding sexuality, or issues regarding sex. This does NOT mean I am willing to engage in a sexual chat WHATSOEVER. Some topics I'm not so good at are eating disorders and trauma. Sometimes there is a better suited listener, and I just want to make sure you are receiving the best support possible! If you feel we might not make a good fit, you can click >here [/notes/7cups.com/BrowseListeners]< to browse for other listeners. I DO NOT take chats on self-harm, as these are triggering topics for me. Thank you for understanding! For Listeners: I am also a member of the verifiers team, so I can conduct a mock chat with you to help you earn the verified listeners badge. To learn about this and apply for a mock chat, click >here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerProjectsampTeams_148/VerifiedListenersProjectVLProjectQualityProject_685/IWanttobeaVerifiedListener_46935/1/]< I am a former Quality Teen Star, Support Team Leader, Feed Team Leader, and Chat Supporter/Peer Supporter. If you have any questions regarding to this, don't hesitate to ask! ​​​​  About me My name is Roo and my pronouns are she/her. I live in the USA with my 4 chicken children (and my family of course). I love to dance, read, listen to music, and to paint. I am a self-proclaimed literature JUNKIE and quote enthusiast. I consider myself to be an advocate for mental illness and equality. I believe everyone deserves to feel loved and respected 💕 I am a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, and I support people of all sexual/gender/romantic identities.🌈 I joined 7 cups in May of 2017 while seeking support during a difficult time in my life. In October of 2017 I signed up to be a listener, in hopes of making a positive impact on other's lives, and surrounding myself with love and compassion. I am very passionate about the 7 cups community, and I am always looking for someplace to improve myself :) Lovely person reading my bio, here are some things I want you to know: You are strong. Stronger than you could ever know. You are alive, right now, at this very moment! Do you know how much strength it takes to just be alive? ⭐ You are beautiful. As the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Often times we lack the ability to see the beauty in ourselves that others see in us. Regardless of how you look, you are beautiful, inside and out.  ⭐ You are worth it. Your self worth can not be measured by anything anyone says, or what your brain tells you either! You deserve love, happiness, and respect. You deserve to get better. ⭐ I believe in you. I think that everyone has the ability to heal, to pursue their goals, and to have good mental health. You are no different! No matter what is going on in your life, or how difficult your struggles might be, I am rooting for you! ⭐ I am here for you. We all come from different walks of life, and I will never judge you because of yours. I am here to support you and offer kindness, sympathy, and compassion. I hope that we can be friends! ⚠This account is a SAFE SPACE for ALL. Anyone who tries to invade that safe space WILL be blocked & reported IMMEDIATELY.⚠
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Mari228
L Scholar 9 498
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
Hello I’m M (please refer me as M in chats and conversations). Please don’t request me regarding sex health related topics. I want to build my skills in listening, understanding and working together with others. I like plush animals, nature, anime, mysticism, journaling, and traveling (whether in real or virtual). **Currently Long-Term Listener, Peer Supporter, Adult-Teen Listener, Listener Discussion Host, Academy Mentor**
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chrysalisburst
L Maven 1 1974
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I am not able to take any new chats at this time. Hi, my name is Gwen (she/her, they/them) and I will do my best to provide a non-judgemental, open, and safe space for you to share. I have personal experience with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety and LGBT issues. In relation to LGBT, I have personal experience earlier in life with spiritual and emotional trauma related to conversion therapy (to change sexual orientation). I look forward to talking with you .    
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SunshineStina
L Helper 9 56
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I love to listen and help others without judgement. I am here to do what I can. 
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Beardedwisdom
L Scholar 7 940
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Hello, I'm a active verified listener on 7cups. I am here rather you need to rant and rave, someone to listen or maybe just someone that understands. I've been through a lot in life and can relate to almost anything.
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MrHannibal
L Specialist 6 800
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: ) Pour your heart out, I will take care of it ( : https://youtu.be/c8gWmlaRvOE [https://youtu.be/c8gWmlaRvOE]
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rubyjane00
L Supporter 1 121
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Hello Everyone, I am your typical introvert, so don't feel scared or nervous, I am here to help you! (●'◡'●) Unfortunately I'm not able to take 1-1 support chats currently.  Random facts about me: * a bookworm (especially crime thrillers) * I am vegetarian  * I am asian * winter >>> summer 100% * My favourite show is Love, Victor (please tell me you have seen it)  I apologise if I have not yet responded to you. In order to make this easier please message me with the following information: what you want to chat about , your availability (so as soon as I see your message I can let you know when we can chat) and anything else you feel is necessary. Topics I have personal experience/ expertise in and are therefore comfortable discussing are: * Eating Disorder * Panic attacks * Social Anxiety * Self-Harm Role(s) on 7cups : [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/Safety-Reporting-c97e53621f924398b1db1088c9def307] * Smile spreader [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/Safety-Reporting-c97e53621f924398b1db1088c9def307] * Safety Patrol  [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/Safety-Reporting-c97e53621f924398b1db1088c9def307] * LDP Mentor [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/Safety-Reporting-c97e53621f924398b1db1088c9def307] * CDM mentor [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/Safety-Reporting-c97e53621f924398b1db1088c9def307]
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soul922
L Master 8 1551
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I’m here to help people and support them, sorry I'm not available for a casual chat from both listeners & members I can't help and support in:  - Sexual topics  -Relationships topics -LGBT topics -loneliness I'm interested in psychology, I have been reading and learning about healing from traumas and how to have good mental health. Facing hard times can't be easy, but it can be easier when you understand yourself and your feelings, and when you understand the message from each situation and use it to be a better version of yourself. It's one life, when you lose yourself, you lose everything, and when you have yourself, you have the world. 
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