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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.

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I'm not currently accepting new member chats unless referred right now. Please search for a Listener here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] or connect with a live listener. I do not take relationship chats. Quality Ambassador Adult-Teen Listener Anonymous Evaluation Team Ambassador Doorkeeper Global Chatroom Moderator Global Forum Moderator Peer Support Quality Mentor Safety Patrol Team Member SPOT Team Member I'm glad that you have found this site are are reaching out for support through difficult times. I am a trained active listener and am able to offer support most effectively for those who are going through addiction, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief, and trauma. Some of the things that I enjoy the most are reading, talking walks through the park, hiking, yoga, and writing. I've overcome many obstacles in life and would like to help by listening to you. If I'm online please don't hesitate to reach out. If I happen to be offline, you are always welcome to send me a message and we can set up a time to talk. I'm glad that you are here.
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Hi there! Welcome to 7 Cups :) I’m part of the Admin team as a Safety Specialist. I'm also a trained active teen and adult listener and I like to support people struggling with about anything. I came here to find help myself and I did and it made me feel a lot better and I want to do the same for others by listening to them. I love to read and listen to music. You can vent out, think out loud, talk about anything you like and I will be here to listen to you without judging you at all as I know how hard it is to open up. I want you to feel safe with me while you talk and know that I am here for you. I am: * A Safety Admin on 7 Cups * A Teen Ambassador * An Adult - Teen Listener Just know that I’m here for you :)
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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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***Please note: I am not currently available for 1-on-1 support chats. With my roles as a community mentor leader, group support mentor, and chatroom moderator I will be focusing my efforts primarily on community teams, forums and group support activities.*** It's not a community without 'u'! About me: Others have described me as an empathetic individual who strives to be objective, motivational, and empowering. I do firmly believe that if you challenge yourself to look at a situation from a different angle you will see options you have overlooked, and that sometimes even unpalatable solutions need to be seen for what they are, possible solutions. I aim to offer a respectful and non-judgmental ear, keeping in mind that my personal values and beliefs are just that: Mine and need only apply to me/my life.  I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community, some of the labels I use, or have used, to describe(not define) myself include but are not limited to, lesbian, homoromantic asexual and demiromantic. While I am open to and accepting of all members of the LGBTQ+ community, I feel my personal experience makes me most suited to supporting those who relate to or don similar labels. Now entering my 40's I have had experiences with a variety of issues from early childhood to present. I have found this can enhance my natural ability to empathize while still offering alternate perspectives. I primarily provide support for and am most comfortable with topics I have indicated in my profile. There are certain topics that I do not take chats involving, namely drugs, alcohol, detailed discussion of sexual topics, or any which contravene the rules of 7 Cups. "No matter what we have come through, or how many perils we have safely passed, or how imperfect and jagged our life has been, we cannot in our heart of hearts imagine how it could have been different. As we look back on it, it slips in behind us in orderly disarray, and, with all its mistakes, acquires a sort of eternal fitness, and even, at times, a poetic glamour." – Randolph Silliman Bourne
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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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Rebekah
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 🌞 Introduction 🌞  Life is hard; we all know it. It's full of positive and negative moments, very few of which we have complete control over. You don't predict the future, the future predicts you. It's great to see that you're reaching out for support today. It may feel incredibly difficult to ask for guidance, be it for a current or a past situation - you are not alone in how you feel. Members: I'm currently... available for chats! Please feel free to send me a message, though do make sure that your situation matches with one of the topics listed in my profile. Listeners: I'm currently unavailable for all types of mentoring chats. Please refer to another mentor here [https://www.7cups.com/listener/listenerMentors.php?_gl=1*21f6t5*_ga*OTc5NTI0OTE2LjE2NzQ4NDk4Mjc.*_ga_B4EP65N395*MTY5MjEwMDY4OS4xNTguMS4xNjkyMTAyNDYwLjAuMC4w]. How I Listen: 🌞 I will ensure that you, as a person, are validated. How you feel is perfectly okay. 🌞 Please be aware that I will not be offering advice, as it could be very harmful to both you and your situation, and could cause offence. 🌞 You will suffer no judgement from me. 🌞 Our chat will be as supportive and comforting as possible. 🌞 Finally, I will make sure that you are heard. Your voice deserves to be listened to. -------------------------  🌻 My Involvements 🌻   🌻 Quality 🌻  o Verified Adult-Teen Listener: I completed an interview and a mock chat with a highly experienced listener to show that I'm suitable to chat with teens, and a listener of high quality.  🌻 o Listener Verifier Team: I verify listeners through the Verified Listener project! Would you like to become Verified? Learn more here [https://bit.ly/3fwev9Y]!  🌻 o [Teen] Quality Mentoring: I mentor adult and teen listener quality!  🌻 o Quality Mentor Leading: I lead the Safety Patrol Outreach Team. Find out more about this team by sending me a message, or by going here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/SafetyPatrolTeam_1685/SafetyPatrolSPandtheSafetyPatrolOutreachTeamSPOT_265908/]!  🌻 o Quality Ambassador: I am so privileged to be an ambassador for 7 Cups!   🌻 Safety 🌻  o Safety Patrolling: I flag profiles that have violations.  🌻 o Safety Patrol Outreach Team [SPOT] Leader: I co-lead SPOT! On this team, we reach out to those who have fixable profile violations, as well as grade Safety Patrol applications.   🌻 Chat Rooms 🌻  o Doorkeeping: I'm able to open & close chat rooms.  🌻 o Peer Supporting: I offer support to listeners after a difficult chat (*not* for personal issues. That is what member accounts are for).  🌻 o Chat Supporting: I offer support to listeners during a tricky chat.  🌻 o Global Chatroom Moderation: I help to create a positive and inclusive environment in all member chat rooms!  🌻 o [Teen] Chatroom Mentor: I moderate in the listener chat rooms to ensure they stay safe and inclusive!  -------------------------  🧁 About Me 🧁   🧁 I love video gaming, specifically The Sims 4 and Resident Evil.   🧁 I love Doctor Who (10th Doctor is my favourite)!   🧁 I am once again questioning my sexuality, and I don't mind what pronouns you use! 🌈💙  🧁 My favourite music genres are classic rock, heavy metal, 70s/80s pop/rock, punk rock, and indie/alternative.   🧁 I am currently dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and complex-post traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD).   🧁 My favourite artists are; My Chemical Romance // Lady Gaga // Green Day // Joji // Studio Killers // Melanie Martinez -------------------------  ✨ VIPs ✨ @bouncySalamander26 [https://www.7cups.com/@bouncysalamander26]; Sal is a joy. He's funny, kind, a fantastic friend. Thank you, for always being awesome!  P.S. "snoozy sponge!" @Gracey [https://www.7cups.com/@Gracey]; I will never be able to thank Grace enough for her kindness and support over the years. She is sweet, understanding, patient, and always knows how to help out. Thank you, for always being a good friend 💙 @Tazzie [https://www.7cups.com/@Tazzie]; I miss you. You were an amazing listener, a dedicated leader, and an outstanding person. Thank you, for always believing in me. Rest eternally in peace 🕯️ #Sun4Lyf 💙
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