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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.

amiablePeace77
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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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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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audienta
L Guru 4 968
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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 honour 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:  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 support 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: 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:  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): 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.  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 cannot offer crisis support.  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 twinnie @MelodyoftheOcean.
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NMD777
L Paragon 7 6200
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I love to have new friends ,and I hope to be a good one 🤗🤗😊 
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VerseArt
L Veteran 3 1922
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
Hello, I am here just to listen and help. I hope my words bring you some comfort and motivation to move ahead. Just know that I'm all ears when I'm with you. I will try my best to create a "happy place" for you where you feel safe. 7 cups is a safe place, a no-judge area. It's on you how much you want to or doesn't want to share. I understand how difficult it can be to trust someone online and I'll make sure that we work together towards building the trust and hence listen to and support you in whatever way I can.  Stay Motivated! Stay Strong! Stay Safe! P.S. I do not take any Sexual or inappropriate chats. I personally never use any offensive or abusive language and will expect the same from you as well. If I feel uncomfortable, I will have to block you after 3 warnings.  Thank you for reading! Have a great day ahead! 
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GlenM
L Specialist 2 476
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Welcome to 7 Cups! I'm the chief cook and bottle washer here. I love 7 cups and the community we have built. Really proud of all that we've accomplished and excited to see how we continue to evolve. I unfortunately do not have much time for listening, but please drop me a note if you have thoughts or feeback. Glad you are here!
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ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp
L Specialist 1 510
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1) My response times are slow. Even when I am working on making them faster, if you talk with me please note there will be delays. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 2) I help myself when I help you. 3) I had a 7Cups Gmail e-mail address, but I deleted it from this Profile page on 06/Feb/2020 because it is NOT OK to publish it here. 4) Some issues with my Username: * 08/August/2019: On this day, I found out that "ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp" should be instead ThankYouForLettingMeTryToHelp. It seems the first one is Grammarly incorrect in English. I am sorry for my mistake. Thank you for pointing it out, @Nada and @DestroyingAngel.  * 18/October/2019: On this day, a 7Cups Member told me this: "Your name is still incorrect. ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp. We all know that if you are "trying" you are not doing. A man should not try his best, a man should do his best. Your name subconsciously sends a message that you will "try" which implies failure is the most likely outcome. ThankYouForLettingMeHelp would be much more appropriate and will send a positive message that you will help." * 14/November/2019: On this day, a 7Cups Member told me this: "Saying "trying to help" means you will do your best expecting nothing from those you encounter. The way your username is written seems perfect. To me it seems humble and that you know that not everyone can be helped." 5) Apart from being a Verified Listener and an Intern Graduate, my other roles on 7Cups are OR have been: * Safety Patrol (flagging of inappropriate Listener profiles) {2022.10.25} * Member of the DJ Team (leaded by @Caringbrit) {2022.10.25} * Community Leader: Room Supporter -> Healthy Living Support Community [https://www.7cups.com/home/healthyliving/]; 35 & Over Community [https://www.7cups.com/home/35plus/]; Positivity & Gratitude Community [https://www.7cups.com/home/gratitude/] {2022.10.25} * Forum Supporter {2022.10.25} * Peer Supporter {2022.10.25} 6) Some useful Links: (thank you @versatileStrings1578 for your help on the update of the list!!) Inside 7Cups: * Listener Topic Library  [https://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/ListenerGuidesLibrary_129/ListenerSupportGuidesListTheLibrary_7596/]-----> Manuals on how to handle all types of chats, written by listeners * Listener Suggestion Box [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1klLqfn1ipgbudpxDQsk2tlBxhsOL44z5hnWU865Tig4/viewform] -----> Suggest ways to help improve the site, or how to address any problems you see (For any bugs or glitches, use this separate form [https://www.7cupsoftea.com/supportDesk.php]) * Everything I need to know I learned from my bunny [http://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/Testimony_50/ListenersTestimony_174/EverythingINeedToKnowILearnedFromMyBunny_9034/] ------> If you ever get disheartened, refresh yourself with some leporine wisdom * Kane’s FAQ [https://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/FAQforNewListeners_106/FrequentlyAskedQuestions_11301/] -----> Everything you could possibly ask for in a guide to this site * Farheen’s Guide  [http://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/ListenerGuidesLibrary_129/BeginningActiveListeningSomeimportantpoints_2094/1/]-----> The best active listening guide there is. Fact. * Pink’s Distractions [https://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/AnxietySupportCommunity_53/SocialAnxietySupportSharing_247/PinksAmazinglyAwesomeListofLinksandDistractions_21135/] -----> All different types of self-harm distraction websites and techniques * International Suicide Hotlines  [http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qZBw0JyVC8IVeUtXQJtvSMIKV7yI07XHggPGtzZceT0/edit#gid=0]-----> Handy to have close by you when you listen * L [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerSupportGuidesandHowtos_1850/ListenerSupportGuidesMasterList_228279/]istener Support Guides Master List [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerSupportGuidesandHowtos_1850/ListenerSupportGuidesMasterList_228279/] Outside 7Cups: * World Time Buddy [http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/] ----> We are a global community, and we work in a lot of different time zones. Most things are organised in EST (New York’s time zone), and it can be useful to have some help working out what time it is for the people you are talking to, or when events are happening. * Copypastecharacter.com  [http://copypastecharacter.com/symbols] -----> It helps to cheer up drab forum posts ✌ 7. thankyouforlettingmetryingtohelp.youcanbook.me [http://thankyouforlettingmetryingtohelp.youcanbook.me/] -----> This WAS the link to book an appointment with me. I am keeping it here just for the records, BUT I AM NOT USING IT ANYMORE :( 8. I also kept a Diary on 7Cups, which has been deleted. Info I have been given about this, by the person who performed the deletion, may not be allowed to be published here.
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AuRewolf
L Master 9 272
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
Quit 7 Cups. Find another listener here: Browse Listeners [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]
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CheeryMango
L Exemplar 1896
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Welcome to my bio!  Please note that my response time is within 3 days.  Hello, Bonjour, Hola, Guten Tag, Ciao, Ola, Ni Hao! I'm CheeryMango or commonly known as Mango here on 7cups. I'm currently the Subcommunities Coordinator which means I oversee all operations within the Subcommunity Domain.  Please feel free to reach out for support connected to the site and Subcommunities! I am unable to take on chat requests right now. Please connect to our listeners here!  [http://7cups.com/BrowseListeners]
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LandOfHopesx3
L Veteran 12 2153
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
Not taking new chats for the moment ▪️About me▪️  I have dealt with depression, anxiety and student life. I have quite an hectic life and a busy lifestyle but helping people out is my passion! I am an artsy person who loves reading and nature! Light hearted chats are always welcomed!  ▪️Members▪️ I would love to hear how I could help you out at the start of the conversation. I would like to know what you expect from me :) If my status is online you can send me a message or a request and I will get back to you. If busy or offline you can contact me to schedule a chat. I only take chats related to the topics you see under my profile and light hearted chats as well ❤️ My member chats last about 50 minutes, if you would like to continue the conversation we can schedule a chat for another day. If you have been my member before you are most welcome to update me on your situation and how you are doing, I would love to hear from you! ▪️Listeners▪️ Academy mentor: Please feel free to reach out to me if in need of an Internship mentor ^~^ I would love to try to support you through your journey! Let me know if you have any questions about the internship project! Peer Supporter: My listener support after a challenging chat or stressful listening events lasts around 30 minutes. Please reach out in case you might need support or would like to talk about it!  You are welcome to reach out to me about any questions/issues with the site as well🤍 Light-hearted conversations are also welcomed. One day you will fly so high, you won't feel the pain
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Harsvin
L Paragon 11 4201
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Hi, my name is Harsvin. Thank you for stumbling upon my profile. I’m a listener since 2015, and it’s been a long journey on this site that has helped to shape me into a compassionate and caring individual who truly understands the importance of being there for someone. I’m currently a Quality Ambassador for the AL Team Click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ActiveListeningTestsListenerQuizzes_2102/ActiveListeningTrainingsTestsWhatYouShouldKnow_56907/] to learn more about Active Listening Tests You can check the updates threads of each test here AL 1 Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ActiveListeningTestsListenerQuizzes_2102/ActiveListening1Updates_294348/?post=3237880], AL2 Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/General_2422/2023ActiveListeningTest2GradingUpdates_300791/], AL3 Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/General_2422/2023ActiveListeningTest3GradingUpdates_300792/], and AL4 Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/General_2422/2023ActiveListeningTest4GradingUpdates_300794/] to know when badges have been last updated. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions to ask regarding Active Listening Tests, or need guidance on your ongoing chats. It's my pleasure to help.
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PTlebanon94
L Maven 7 2135
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I'm more of a listener than a talker, waiting for u... ممكن ان نجد حلول بديلة
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