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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.

HopefulBambi
L Scholar 9 411
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
About Me Hello! My name is Olivia, and I'm a 19 year old listener who's currently exploring their options in life. Outside of 7 Cups, I am in the process of returning to university, but I'm not sure which major I want to focus my studies in. For the mean time, I've been working to gain experience under my belt. I've gone through my share of experiences for mental health related matters, and I know how dark it can get. I'm here to offer you a supportive shoulder to lean on and ear to listen to you. My Availability I currently have a response time of 48 hours of less. If I see your message, and I'm able to respond, I will. This time is fluid and may change at any given time. Please note that at this current time I am not taking any new 1-on-1 support chat sessions to focus on my leadership roles. If you need a 1-on-1, you can submit to join the chat request queue by going to "Chat" and then "Connect Now", or alternatively selecting an online listener (labeled with a green circle) here: https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ Thank you for your understanding. My Roles Present: - Listener Room Supporter. I help keep a positive and uplifting environment for the listener chatrooms. - Chatroom Moderator . I help keep a positive and uplifting environment for the Addiction and Newbie Hub subcommunity member chatrooms. - Doorkeeper. I can open/close rooms for any support sessions discussions you need hosted. - Peer Support. I assist other listeners after they've had a distressing or triggering chat. - Safety Patrol. I help regulate profiles by monitoring their username, bio content, and picture to ensure they are following the 7 Cups regulations. - Safety Patrol Outreach Team. I help with grading Safety Patrol applications. - Discussions. I am a member of the Listener Events team, hosting every Tuesday from 1 PM to 1:30 PM EST/Cups Time. I also host a member Sharing Circle at least once a month, as well as an Addiction discussion, and a Listener Sharing Circle every Monday from 2 PM to 3 PM EST/Cups Time. - Project Agent. I help with some 'behind the scenes' tasks for the Listener Events Team. - Peer Appreciations Team. I help out with creating posts that uplift listeners and members submitted by their fellow peers in the community. - Adult Teen Listener. I listen to both teens and adults, working on both sides of 7 Cups. - GLDD (Group Leadership and Dynamic Developments) Trainee - Verified Listener. I have been verified by the community to provide quality support chats. Formerly: I have held many former positions. I won't go into detail with their duties as I am no longer apart of the teams, but will briefly list them all: Forum Supporter, "Uptown"/Aging Up Support, Question and Answer Approval, Intern Mentor, and Verifier Team. Remember... You are loved. You are cared for. You matter.
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Kanga
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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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KateDoskocilova
L Epitome 2 1581
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
  READ BIO BEFORE MESSAGING. due to my roles and personal life, I may not always accept chat requests Browse Listeners [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners] I only take *teen* chats. If you are an adult member, please reach out to somebody else. I am usually available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and the weekends from 9am-1pm ET. important to know that chat sessions with me last anywhere from 30-40 minutes. 🌺 Hi there! Welcome to my page :) I am Kate, a young woman from a city in the northern area of Greece. I am a high school student, studying in the humanities field and am working towards studying psychology or English philology in university. I initially joined this site to get support in regards to my at the time relationship, and decided to also join as a Listener, doing exactly what I plan on having as my profession in a few years from now: be there for people. My main role here is to be there for you no matter what you go through, no matter how big or small it is. And no matter how many roles I take on on this site, I will still be here for you. For that is my main goal, my biggest contribution to this community. 🥰 Some of my hobbies include: dancing, writing, reading books (romance, fantasy, mythology and non-fiction), filming videos as well as taking pictures. 🌺 I am only available for supportive conversations on the topics listed on my profile. For any other topic, please contact another listener. Thank you! 🌺 My contribution to this community goes beyond being a Listener. Here are some other roles I have taken up: Verified Listener. I have been verified by the community for my commitment to active listening skills and quality chatting. That means the community expects of me to maintain professional, kind, open-minded and understanding towards you at all times. Chat Supporter. I am considered a listener who has expertise in the role of a listener and is eligible to provide specialized support to listeners on 7cups in regards to their role/supportive chat. Peer Supporter. I am considered a listener who is capable of listening to fellow listeners after a difficult chat with a member and provide support and show empathy to them after this tough situation they were in. Global Moderator. I ensure a welcoming and safe space for everyone in the member community chat rooms. I am found quite often there, especially in the Teen Community Chatroom. Pass by and say hi! Doorkeeper. I can open and close community rooms. If you need a room opened or closed, you are welcome to contact me. Chatroom Mentor/Teen Chatroom Star. I help moderate the 7 Cups listener chatrooms and support the listeners, too. Community Mentor Leader for the Relationship Stress community. I overview the Relationship Stress community and forums. Are you interested in joining the team? Let me know! Safety Patrol Team Member. I flag profiles that go against the website guidelines. 🌺 My status usually indicates: Green: I am online and ready to take a chat. Orange: I am online but busy, which means my responses will be slower. Red: I am offline. You can leave me an offline message during that time. Expected response time is 24-48 hours after your message is sent. If you receive no response within that time range, feel free to send me a message again (I may sometimes forget to respond, so excuse me for that :P) Message me and let's schedule a chat! 🌺 My amazing twins: @Antonio7Cups @starryWillow9852
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PhoenixAsh
L Veteran 9 1098
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
About Me Hey there! Thanks for checking out my profile ^-^ My name is Karina, and I’ve been an active listener on 7 Cups since March 2016. My main topics are LGBTQ+ and anxiety, but I’m open to chat about mostly anything! Check out the list of topics at the bottom of my bio for more info. A few extra facts about me… I’m 18 My dog’s name is Rusty! Gryffindor INFP-T Pronouns: she/they My Roles Chat Support I can provide support for other listeners who are stuck on chats. Feel free to pm anytime, or you can see when I’m generally online here [http://phoenixash.youcanbook.me]! Forum Mentor I moderate and create content for the forums - you can reach out if you need a post edited, or if you have any questions about the forums. I spend most of my time in the LGBTQ+/MOGII Subcommunity [/home/lgbtq]! Support Team Mentor I manage the LGBTQ+/MOGII Support Rooms and their Support Teams. You can pm me if you have any questions about the room or would like to join the team! Adult-Teen Listener Though I’m an adult, I spend most of my time on the teen side of the site and can also take teen member chats! My Listener Twins TsukinoTheHag [/@TsukinoTheHag] [inactive]: My very first listener twinnie, who showed me what it means to be a humble leader and to always prioritise the people on the site. silverSun14 [/@silverSun14] [inactive]: My Project Blossom buddy, who learnt by my side and always supported my goals. CranberryPineapples [/@CranberryPineapples] [inactive]: My menteeberry, to whom I could always bounce off my ideas for the teen community, and who always strove to make the site more enjoyable for everyone. Karrot [/@Karrot]: My twinnokid, who accepts that I’m still not an oldie despite what my age may say.
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MoonlightPrimrose
L Expert 7 1276
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last month
- 🌼 If you reach out to me while I am offline, please keep in mind that it will likely take 1-2 weeks for me to respond. Briefly introduce yourself and what you would like to talk about and let me know what days and times would generally work for you, so we can set up a time to chat as soon as possible 🌼 - ------------------------- Hey! Great that you found me here on 7cups. My screenname here is MoonlightPrimrose, but you can call me Louie or Lou if you want. My pronouns are they/them and he/him. I've been listening on and offline for more than 7 years now, I like to read, I like to be creative in many different ways with photography, drawing, painting, writing and playing DnD and I have a gentle spiritual self-care practice of Tarot, Yoga Asana, meditation and other grounding and connecting techniques. I am also quite passionate about social justice and try to learn and unlearn every day. I do my best to consider my own positioning as a white, upper-middle class neurodivergent disabled queer trans person in my listening work. I am very queer. I use a lot of different words and labels to describe myself, depending on people and situations in my life. Some of them are: trans*, non-binary, gay, transmasculine, greyromantic, or simply queer. Feeling alone, overwhelmed or sad is something I know, but I also know how much it helps to just talk to someone... It's not always a solution to every single problem, but it's often a relief to know that there are people out there who care for you and who know what you are going through. We are meant to support each other. We are not meant to fight through this life on our own. I've experienced struggles with bullying, school and family stress, anxiety, depression, coming out and other issues of queer (gender) identity myself and this might help you feel heard if we share these experiences. If you feel like we might be a good match: Just send me a message. As mentioned above it might take 1-2 weeks for me to respond, but we'll schedule a time to chat if I have capacity and see where it goes from there. The chats I schedule are up to 50 minutes long and my timezone is CET. If I have the capacity and feel like we match well I will offer follow-up chats towards the end of our first one. As you might have noticed: I'm from Germany and German is my native language. So if there are fellow Germans out there who want to talk, schreibt mir einfach, dann können wir natürlich auch Deutsch reden :) ------------------------- - Louie -
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