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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.

RainbowRosie
L Maven 9 1818
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Hi there and welcome. I’m Rosie and I’ve been a listener here on 7 Cups for over 3 years now.  I've gone through some difficult times myself and know just how good it is to have someone you can talk to.  As I’m passionate about mental health I’m here to listen and be there for you. Please be reassured I'm non judgemental and want to help make you feel supported and heard. LGBTQ+ friendly 🌈  If I’m not online then please feel free to leave me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.       PLEASE NOTE:  I’m here to listen and chat…NO sex chat.  I'm not comfortable with sexual health related  Thank you so much for reaching out.  Rosie ✨🌹✨ 🌹 7 Things about me; I’m an animal lover, especially dogs and have two myself  I love dark chocolate I prefer baking to cooking  I’m a proud LGBT+ ally I work and am also a pt carer for my lovely mum who’s in her 80s I’m a coffee lover and could just drink one now  I like to laugh…so do it as much as I can 😀 ******* 🌹 One of my favourite quotes; When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hold on. 🌹 A few things I remind myself of; ‘Staying positive doesn’t mean you have to be happy all the time. It means that even on hard days, you know that there are better days coming’. ’Everyone you meet is going through something that you have no idea of. If you can’t help then at least be kind’. ‘To get a rainbow you have to first deal with the rain’ 🌈 ******* 🌹 When away from 7 Cups I find the following helpful to relax;  Reading, swimming, walking or sitting out in the garden with a nice cuppa  Crisis Resources If you are in crisis please reach out to a crisis line for appropriate support. This is not a comprehensive list but some community sourced crisis lines and resources to help; (U.S.) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/] at 1-800-273-8255 [tel:18002738255] Crisis Text Line [https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in] (U.S.) Text HOME to 741741 (Canada) Text HOME to 686868  International Association for Suicide Prevention  [https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/] Canada call 1-833-456-4566or text 45645 Crisis Services Canada [http://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/]  UK  Call Samaritans [https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/] 116 123  Call Hopeline [https://papyrus-uk.org/hopelineuk/] 080020068204141 [tel:080020068204141] or text 0778620209697 [tel:0778620209697] Australia Lifeline Crisis Support  [https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/lifeline-services] call  13 11 14 India click the link to find a local crisis line with Befrienders India [http://befriendersindia.net/helpline-details.php]  
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amiablePeace77
L Epitome 19 6846
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I'm sorry but I'm not able to take any 1:1 chats/pm chats atm. If you are looking for a listener please browse here https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ Hello,  I’m  Ami,  a verified listener on 7cups. My support will be confidential, without any judgement. There are no topics which make me feel uncomfortable and I will do everything I can to make you feel welcome, safe and understood.  7 Cups is not equipped to support crisis situations. If you are in crisis please reach out to a crisis line for appropriate support. Here are some sourced crisis lines and resources to help you: * (U.S.) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/] at 1-800-273-8255 * Crisis Text Lin [https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in]e * (U.S.) Text HOME to 741741 * (Canada) Text HOME to 686868 * International Association for Suicide Prevention [https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/] * Canada call 1-833-456-4566or text 45645 Crisis Services Canada [http://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/]  * UK * Call Samaritans [https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/] 116 123 * Call Hopeline [https://papyrus-uk.org/hopelineuk/] 080020068204141 or text 0778620209697 * Australia Lifeline Crisis Support  [https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/lifeline-services] call  13 11 14 * India click the link to find a local crisis line with Befrienders India [http://befriendersindia.net/helpline-details.php] My listening times are Monday to Friday  as per arrangement , usually my listening time will be 45 to 60 min. once a week or 2 x 30 min. twice a week. A few things about me: Some of my favorite activities are exercising,  yoga,  meditation,  nature walks and cooking. My approach to life is holistic, keeping the mind, body and spirits balanced. I consider living in harmony with nature  very important. I had many challenges in my life and learned to cope and overcome them and would be glad to support you to achieve the same.  Volunteering here on 7 cups  means a lot to be,   I am very passionate about helping others. I want to acknowledge the courage that it takes to reach out, this is not easy, but you made the first step. Please feel free to message me any time, I promise I will get back to you as soon as I can.
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azuladragon34
L Sage 11 573
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
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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frothyReeds992
L Intermediate 10 338
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Listens toOver 18 Last activein last week
Hello there. Welcome to '7 Cups of Tea'. I am glad that you have reached us. Please feel free to confide all of your thoughts and emotions that have been troubling you. My Boundaries: As I have not walked a single day in your shoes, I do not consider myself eligible to provide you with any specific advice. I am not trained to deal with anyone having suicidal thoughts. Therefore, I recommend all members connecting to the suicide prevention help-line at the earliest in such cases. If you are in crisis, please reach out to a crisis line for appropriate support. This list not comprehensive. But some community sourced crisis lines and resources to help you: (the U.S.) :  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/] at 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line [https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in] (the U.S.) Text HOME to 741741 (Canada) Text HOME to 686868 International Association for Suicide Prevention [https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/]  Canada:  call 1-833-456-4566or text 45645 Crisis Services Canada [http://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/]  UK : Call Samaritans [https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/] 116 123 Call Hopeline [https://papyrus-uk.org/hopelineuk/] 080020068204141 or text 0778620209697 Australia:  Lifeline Crisis Support  [https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/lifeline-services] call 13 11 14 Other Links: Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK(8255) [tel:18002738255] or 1-800-SUICIDE(784-2433) [tel:18007842433] International Suicide Hotline & Resources suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html [http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html] Sexual Assault Hotline (574)-254-7473 [tel:15742547473] US Veterans Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-TALK(8255) [tel:18002738255] Center to Prevent Youth Violence 1-866-773-2587 [tel:18667732587] National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNAWAY(786-2929) [tel:18007862929] The Trevor Project for LGBT teens 1-800-488-7386 [tel:18004887386] Teen Line teenlineonline.org [http://teenlineonline.org/] SAFE Alternatives for self-injurers selfinjury.com [https://selfinjury.com/] Alateen al-anon.org/for-members/group-resources/alateen/ [https://al-anon.org/for-members/group-resources/alateen/] Al-Anon al-anon.org [https://al-anon.org/] Thank you for investing your time to go through my profile.
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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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DreamTouch
L Exemplar 1 1543
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
Hello there! Thank you for checking out my profile. I'm Dream, a listener here since January 2020. I'm here to provide a safe and non judgmental place for you to share your thoughts or feelings.  Unfortunately I'm not able to take 1-1 support chats currently. Please click here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] to view other available listeners. Some topics I'm more suited to provide support includes depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm, student life and a few other I've mentioned in the 'categories' session below. Please note that I do not take any chats on sexual health or related topics. Thank you for understanding! I believe that personal development and self-improvement is a life long journey of trial and error. We are all work in progress and we all deserve respect and understanding in the process of self-discovery. ------------------------- What I do on 7cups: Adult-Teen Listener Academy Ambassador (LDP) ------------------------- My listener twins: @positivePumpkin22 and @lueurspace
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Amy
L Pinnacle 6 2615
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
Hi! I'm Amy!  💭 It's not always easy to talk about ourselves, our problems, or our views, we never know how others might react to it. It's not easy to feel at ease when opening up to a stranger or finding someone you feel comfortable with. I can't promise to be the right listener for you, I can't promise a fix to your problems, feelings, and thoughts. I can't promise an answer to every question there is, but I can offer a friendly ear to talk to and share your story. We all have a story, we all express our feelings in different ways, and we all react to things differently. No problem is small, if it affects you, you have every right to talk about it and feel the way you feel. You have every right to share it with someone and it's what I am here for - to listen. I hope to be a safe space for you to open up and share your story. ☑️ Teen pregnancy/ Teen parenting friendly! Any related issues you can discuss with me, I won't judge and I might even understand it more than you think. 🕠 I'm online at least once a day, so if I'm offline, you can leave me a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can. If I'm online, message me away and we can chat. If you would like to schedule a chat with me, you can simply message me and we will work out the best time that works for both of us! Thank you for reaching out to me! 💜
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sugaryBlanket2502
L Proficient 3 1830
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Listens toOver 18 Last activein last week
Patience is the key.
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ahealingEndoftherainbow22
L Paragon 9 4573
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
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.  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 :) ♥  Remember - You're amazing just the way you are and don't let anyone make you think otherwise :) ​ ​​​​​​ [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerCoachingProgram_2057/ToAllListenerCoachingTeamAnnouncement_226175/]My Feed 📝 'My personal space' forum thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GeneralSupport_28/DiaryEntriesConnections_1597/MyPersonalSpaceahealingEndoftherainbow22_211663/1/] Good day! Stay blessed🦋 Note : 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 ♥  🍃 INFP 🍃  
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crispParadise4011
L Discoverer 4 219
4.5 star rating
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
Welcome! I don’t have set hours to talk but if you want to send me a message I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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amazingNutella24
L Sage 5 1603
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
Retired Ambassador Sorry, I'm currently not able to take any chat requests from members. Please feel free to connect to the other amazing listeners on this platform, please find one here! [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]   💜         Hey hey, everyone 💜 I'm Nutella (Or Nuts, Catella, Nute, Ella, Nutty, Amazing - Courtesy of our creative community, haha! And literally anything you'd like to call me). I'm a Chatroom Ambassador on 7Cups! Here are the Projects I'm involved with as a Chatroom Ambassador. Feel free to message me if you have any queries 💜   1. Listener Sharing Circle (LSC) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerSharingCircles_2133/HostsWantedForListenerSharingCircle_257571/] 2. Listener Check-In (LCI) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerCheckIns_1272/HostsWantedForListenerCheckins_250689/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerCheckIns_1272/HostsWantedForListenerCheckins_250689/] 3. Listener Events Team (LET) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerChatroomsInformation_2144/ListenerEventsTeamComeJoinUs_260289/] 4. Listener Learning Discussions Team [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerLearningDiscussions_1896/ListenerLearningDiscussionsTeamRecruitment2021_222848/]  5. Listener Chatroom Supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS4uNP9soxCNNvOSAAQV4kz4mzaf5CPXqXT1yIgsNFyVdkDQ/viewform] 6. Chatroom Mentor [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0BVb_I0BnjwfpKw0tOcB4_q7ST8x2ACGkfnQqgNEam34qxg/viewform] 7. Chatroom Mentor Leader [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaX5Kxr13VYpbGtWbNItePUMt1nx9SAPC57J0szbhVG1naUg/viewform] 8. Chat Support [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ChatSupport_101/ChatSupporttrainingisnowCompulsoryforMentorsofAllTracks_268257/] 9. Listener Powered Discussions [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerChatroomsInformation_2144/AllAbouttheListenerPoweredCommunityDiscussions_270095/] Here are a few more projects I'm a part of 💜 1. Quality Mentor 2. Safety Patrol Team 3. Safety Patrol Outreach Team 4. Peer Supporter 5. Doorkeeper 6. Forum Key 7. Listener Verifier Team A bit about me! I study medicine and I love reading and writing. Oh and I'm very passionate about genetics and genomics. Please note that I'm unable to provide any advice, medical or otherwise 💜         Due to the huge influx of private messages, I sometimes miss out on a few, my apologies. So please don’t hesitate to drop me another message if I haven't replied 💜           Just a quote I love and relate to - “In your books, I have flung myself into the bottomless pit, performed miracles, slain, burned towns, preached new religions, conquered whole kingdoms” ― Anton Chekhov, The Bet             I'm always a PM away for absolutely anything! Good day 💜
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softMelody62
L Intermediate 4 238
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Listens toOver 18 Last activein last week
Hi! I'm glad you found me on 7 Cups of Tea. I'm here to listen patiently and help you with a new and positive perspective to your problem, with no judgments. Let's get started! :)
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