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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.

WarmLightXO
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Everything is going to be okay šŸŒ¼šŸŒæ I'm Light (or Elliot) andĀ Iā€™m glad youā€™re herešŸ’šĀ He/him, EST I'm especially versed inĀ LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent issues,Ā butĀ 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 chatsĀ šŸŒ»ļ»æ Where talk exists, so does hope šŸ’› ------------------------- Ainda nĆ£o falo br portuguĆŖs fluentemente, mas adoraria apoiĆ”-lo da melhor maneira que posso. šŸ’š
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Countrygirl095
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I'm T a verified listener on 7cups. I'm here to provide you with confidential support without any judgment. No matter what topic you bring, I'll do my best to make you feel welcome, safe, and understood. Please note that 7cups is not equipped to support crisis situations. If you are in crisis, it's important to reach out to a crisis line for appropriate support. Here are some sourced crisis lines and resources to help you: 1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.): 1-800-273-8255 2. The Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741 3. The Samaritans: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 4. The Canadian Mental Health Association: 1-833-456-4566 Remember, it's okay to ask for help. Your well-being is important, and there are people and resources available to support you. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need someone to talk to. Despite her condition that affects her mobility, she does not allow it to affect her will and determination to make a difference in the world. Through her many life challenges and obstacles, she discovered her passion for writing.
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TogetherForeverAlways
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Suryansh
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Ā I am presently not taking any new member chats. Feel free to search for other listeners from HERE [/BrowseListeners].Ā Thank You for understanding me. On-Break: I'm taking complete break from 7 Cups until May 28, 2024. During my break, for anything related to Chat Support and Chatroom Mentor/Teen Star projects, you can contact other Chatroom Leaders, namely,Ā @hopedreamlove, @EmmaE or @ASilentObserver, and for anything related to Group Support Projects, feel free to contact @ASilentObserver. When I return, I'll resume my roles and responsibilities. Thank you for your understanding!Ā  Hello Hello! Welcome to my profile page, thanks for visiting. I am Suryansh, or Surya, a young man from Uttar Pradesh, India. My time zone is IST (Indian Standard Time). My favourite subject is Physics. I really enjoy listening to music, watching series shows and tech movies, traveling, and getting to know our world and its history. I like coffee, and I am fond of writing and reading thoughts and quotes. After a few years, I aim to join theĀ Indian Administrative Service, serveĀ the nation, and continue listening and supporting people. I am a trained, verified listener here on 7 Cups. I like listening to people and supporting them with whatever they are going through. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard and understood. I cannot solve your problems, but I assure you that I will provide you with a safe listening ear and support you. Your feelings are absolutely valid, and I vow to you that I will never judge you. I would appreciate receiving ratings and reviews, as they help me improve, learn, and grow. I greatly believe in respect, patience, and kindness, which I will always embody in our conversation, and I would greatly appreciate it if I received the same attitude as mine back from the other person. I substantially care about you! I am available from Monday to Friday; weekends are days off from 7 Cups for me as I practice Self-Care on these days. We all deserve to have some me-time to care for ourselves. My general response time is within 2ā€“3 days. If I am unavailable or offline, you are so welcome to leave me a message, and I will try to respond as soon as possible. I have some triggers that make me feel uncomfortable in chat. Please avoid sending one-word messages involving 'okay', 'k', 'huh', 'heh', ok', 'oh', 'ah' and 'hmm'. I would appreciate your understanding nature toward me. My Involvement in 7 Cups Group Support & Chatroom AmbassadorĀ  As aĀ Group Support Ambassador, my focus area includesĀ Group Support Leadership,Ā EngagementĀ andĀ Quality AspectsĀ of the rooms. As aĀ Chatroom Ambassador, my focus area includes complete management of theĀ Chat Support Team. I also assist withĀ Chatroom Mentor/Teen StarĀ applications & onboarding processes. Global Community Mentor As aĀ Global Community Mentor, I moderate the forums and take steps towards building engagement in the sub-communities with various types of activities.Ā I can edit, delete, or transfer any forum post/thread from any sub-community. Forum Moderator/Forum Flag Team Member As aĀ Forum Moderator/Forum Flag Team Member, I take steps to keep the forums clean and free of toxicity. I am allowed to review flagged posts, approve, edit, or delete them, according to the community's forum guidelines. Listener Verifier As a Listener Verifier, I can conduct mock chats or grade forms, in order to verify listeners, based on their Active Listening skills.Ā  Global Moderator As aĀ Global Moderator, I have moderation (Mod) access in all the member group support rooms. I moderate the rooms to keep them a safe place for everyone and maintain a supportive environment in the rooms. Safety Patrol As aĀ Safety Patrol, I flag inappropriate profiles on 7 Cups, to help maintain the community guidelines, and with the ultimate aim of maintaining a positive and appropriate environment in the community.Ā  Chat Support As a Chat Supporter, I provide support to our listeners through ongoing chat. Peer Support As aĀ Peer Supporter, I provide support to our listeners after a hard/difficult chat. Doorkeeper As a Doorkeeper, I can open or close any room on 7 Cups.Ā  You are always welcome to drop me a message if you would like to get any information, want any room to be closed or opened, or just have a casual chat.Ā I reassure you that you will be provided with a safe and non-judgmental environment to have a chat with me. Thank you for visiting my profile.Ā  Congratulations! You have reached the end. I have a cup of coffee for youĀ HERE [https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BonyDecentChameleon-max-1mb.gif]. Thank You :)
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audienta
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Bio in German/auf Deutsch [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YWfxu7AqLNtqkRbzt_u5kePsWKYc6s4jVEkxXFrFdrk/edit] ------------------------- Due to my health, I might be offline for some days without a warning from time to time. But don't worry, eventually I'll come back. ------------------------- About me Hey, I am audienta (they/them). I have been here on 7 Cups since 2017, so I have had the chance to gather a lot of experiences I am very grateful for. Sometimes life just does not work like we would like it to, but the conversations showed me again and again how resilient we as human beings are. My own mental and physical health have been challenging me for a while now. I have had to learn how to set boundaries and listen to my own needs. There are days when I can do that and there are others where it does not work. And that is okay. We all give our best to accept and live our life. I had the honourĀ to be interviewed for the Living with Leaders series [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/LivingwithLeaders_2290/InnerWisdomandLight_280987/], so if you want to know more about me, that might be an option. ------------------------- Offers and Boundaries My Offers: Trained, verified active Listener: I take 1-1 member chats which take between 30 and 60 minutes and listen to you. I am a patient and non-judgemental listener. I cannot give you advice, but I can ask questions and am open to offer peer support and share my experiences if you wish that. Adult Teen Listener: I can take chats from adults as well as from teens. Chat Topics that I have experience with and am okay to talk about: * Anxiety * Autism Spectrum Disorder * Bullying * Chronic Illness * Dissociative Disorders * LGBTQ+ * Self-Care * Student Life Languages: I can listen to you in English, German and Swissgerman. My Boundaries:Ā  Only offline chats: I'll respond to your messages within 1-3 days, but I'm currently not able to do live chats. Chat Topics that I am not able to provide supportĀ for because of a lack of experience or trigger risk: * Family Stress * Financial Stress * Parenting * Relationship Stress/Breakups * Self Harm * Sexual Health * Weight Management ------------------------- Projects Trauma Support Community Mentor Leader:Ā I support the trauma support sub-community as a community mentor leader. If you have feedback, questions or ideas regarding this community, please leave me a pm or use this form:Ā  Trauma Sub-Community Feedback Form [https://forms.gle/tvajKJmLKhqfxwrH9] Anonymous Evaluations Outreach Team Quality Mentor Leader: I make sure that people who had three good evaluations get a chance to be verified and listeners who need help get connected to the Listener Coaching Team. Sub-Community Leadership Team (PA):Ā I'm helping with recruiting and onboarding new forum supporters. Quality Mentor: As a mentor, I can take you as a mentee. I can help you improve your listening skills, do mock chats with you, give you resources, provide emotional support, and answer your questions. Chat Supporter: If you struggle with an ongoing chat, I can provide tips and resources to you. I can do that either in the Listener Support Room, or, if you need to describe the chat with more than 5 words, in the pms.Ā  Adult Teen Listener with the Peter Pan, Teen Chat Support, and Teen Quality Mentor badge: I can provide support to adult and teen listeners. Doorkeeper: You can pm me if you want a room opened or closed. ------------------------- Most Important Resources Suicidal ideation, self harm: On 7 Cups we cannotĀ offer crisis support.Ā  7 Cups Crisis [/www.7cups.com/crisis] Chat Support: If you are a listener and need help with an ongoing chat, take a look at the linked document. Chat Support [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jf7BqGrwkY0zFhU3PKaAaRVCoEd6O2TD0vNhuiRHRD8/edit] New Listener Links: If you are a new listener, the following document with a bunch of links might be helpful to you. New Listener Links [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LTMvBFOgWICNHLlfNvzeQf2vkF3PPRn_jQUxJxjASOk/edit] ------------------------- Smile and take care everyone! :) audienta ------------------------- PS: A big thank you to my great peers who showed me so much love, acceptance, and appreciation during the last couple of years! You really made my life a little brighter. Tagging my twinnieĀ @MelodyoftheOcean.
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HopieRemi
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Due to the nature of my offline work, I do not take 1 on 1 Chats anymore. To Listeners, I do not do random casual conversations. You can message me for 7cups related questions and mentoring. I reply to PMs as soon as I can.Ā  I am a Listener Coach and Chat Support. To Members:Ā  I have been honored to be a listener since June 2016.Ā Ā Time boundaries and personal boundaries are important for me as I do not talk about myself or use this for support and I have limited time. I am able to support any topic outside ofĀ sext, active suicidal ideation, or homicidal ideas.Ā If you feel like you're in crisis (Suicidal, homicidal, self-harming), please check out this helpfulĀ resource [https://www.7cups.com/crisis/].Ā  I have limited availability therefore I am not around for 1-1 chats. I support users in group chats and the forums. If you need immediate support, I recommend you browse [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] for a listener who is online. The only exception is chat referrals so If you have been specifically sent to me, feel free to PM me. By the way, my favorite color is Blue. What's yours?
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PoliteOcean
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**Please note changes**Ā  I'MĀ Ā CURRENTLY TAKING A BREAK FROMĀ CHATS AT THIS TIME..... I APOLOGIZE, HOWEVER, PLEASEĀ FEEL FREE TO BROWSE FOR ANOTHER ONE OF OUR MANY WONDERFUL &Ā AVAILABLEĀ LISTENERS. "BROWSE LISTENERS HERE" [http://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]Ā Ā (However, my Pm's are always open if you areĀ in need of help or assistance "outside" of chats.)~Ā  Ā  Hello, Glad you found me here on 7cups. Iā€™m PoliteOcean~ (You can call me "OCEAN")~~ I'm a Spouse, a Parent, & also registered in the Healthcare Field.~Ā I am also a Fitness Instructor with a passion forĀ Dance, ZUMBA, & POUND.Ā I am here to listen, support and not judge you. I will be glad to talk with you! I cannot solve all problems but I've gone through many of my own personal issues so perhaps I can help! Please feel free to contact me. If I'm away, please leave me a message. My Pm's are always open. **LISTENING STRENGTHS** *Family Stress *Healthy Living & Fitness *Parenting Ā **CURRENTLY ACTIVE IN** * COMMUNITY MENTOR LEADER * HEALTHY LIVING TEAM LEADER & SUPPORT ROOM LEADER *ADULT CHATROOM AND FORUM MENTORĀ  Ā *Ā Group Moderator *Ā Discussion Trainer * Verified Listening TeamĀ  * Door Keeper Ā 
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ahealingEndoftherainbow22
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I'm not a therapist but I assure you this.. I will listen. I will care You are not alone.. Hey there! I'm Rainbow, a Verified active Adult - Teen Listener here in 7 cups and I am here for you :) My pronouns are she/her.Ā  Feel free to share with me your joy, sorrows, troubles or whatever that you're going through now in life.. I cannot promise to take away all your problems but I can make it lighter and help you through it..I am here for you ..and let me remind you - you are stronger than you think :) ā™„Ā  Remember - You're amazing just the way you are and don't let anyone make you think otherwise :) ā€‹ ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerCoachingProgram_2057/ToAllListenerCoachingTeamAnnouncement_226175/]My Feed šŸ“Ā 'My personal space' forum thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GeneralSupport_28/DiaryEntriesConnections_1597/MyPersonalSpaceahealingEndoftherainbow22_211663/1/] Good day! Stay blessedšŸ¦‹ Note :Ā I am not taking new personal chat requests at the moment. Hope you understand and thank you :) If you're looking for support, please do reach out to other Listeners here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] My response will be slow during the weekends since it's the time of the week I get to recharge myself, so please do keep that in mind :) Self-care is always important ā™„Ā  šŸƒ INFP šŸƒ Ā 
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WendinCaring
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My name is Wendin. I love movies, philosophy, languages, culture, humour and storytelling.All my life I feel I was born on the wrong planet. Thoughout my life numerous people have told me that I seem so different from others. I don't care to ask a follow-up question to seek any explanations. All I know is I am an introvert and I don't have a strong tendency to judge others. As a 7 Cups volunteer, I enjoy chatting with folks in this community and prompt others to look at personal issues from a third party's perspective. (Disclaimer: I come to 7 Cups to learn how to better communicate with people, especially strangers, non-confrontationally. I would kindly remind you that I am just another stranger on this site. Hopefully you are aware of it before starting a chat with me. Soliciting advice is strongly discouraged. The reason is you are the person who is really in your situation. Everybody else is going to miss a lot of details of your context. Please take ownershop of your situation. I wish you the best luck. May the force be with you to grant you the power and strength to solve the puzzle called Life.)
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Averyjr23
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Hello, I'm Avery or Ave which ever 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!Ā  I hope you have a wonderful week! :) ------------------------- * My chats are only an hour long, but we can also schedule something later! *Ā  ------------------------- Topics I am comfortable discussing/can take onĀ  Depression Relationship Stress Family Stress Anxiety Breakups Panic attacks Social anxiety Self harmĀ  AddictionĀ  ------------------------- * I can discuss some chats that are not listed, but please be respectful if I don't feel comfortable with that topic. * Ā * I can also do offline chats and live chats. * ------------------------- My roles here at 7ucps Verified listener Ā Peer supportĀ  Room supporterĀ  Listener chatroom supporter Listener Verifier Team Chatroom Mentor Active Listening 2 grader ------------------------- My listener twin! :) šŸ©µ KristynsmamaĀ šŸ©µ šŸ©µĀ AuRewolf šŸ©µ
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PureThoughts
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Just Being Human šŸ˜Š
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Sventek
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ā€œBe a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone's soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.ā€ ā€•Ā Rumi *** I am not suitable for long-term care. If you need a Listener that is long term, please locate someone else on 7 Cups that can provide that service. I'm excellent for short-term, single chat sessions as my work schedule (the one I'm paid for) is unpredictable. Please Note: I *ONLY* handle relationship issues, marriage/boyfriend/girlfriend, including butļ»æ not limited to alternative relationships (poly, sharing, etc.) and sexual issues of any type - men or women. I am VERY strict about it. If you have OTHER serious conditions for which you are also seeking support - I am not the Listener for you. My background includes extensive experience with handling situations of infidelity, relationship problems, sexual problems, and various open or closed relationships.All other issues - please find yourself another Listener. I do NOT accept Listener Chats. If you'd like to talk with me, must be a member account, no exceptions. I am also not the type of Listener to tell you what you only want to hear. There are plenty of other Listeners who do that. I'm more factual, to the point, sometimes blunt, but always reasonable and fair without ANY judgment whatsoever. Selecting me as your Listener is YOUR choice, not required to do so; no one forces you. There are MANY talented Listeners on 7 Cups to choose from, so if you are very sensitive and prefer someone to tell you pretty things without any substance or depth - please find another Listener to support you and your needs. Not that it matters, but I maintain an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from a regionally accredited university - Summa Cum Laude (3.973 GPA), and I'm currently working on my Doctorate, which will be completed in Jan 2025.
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