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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.

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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KindnessMatters2020
L Pinnacle 13 6554
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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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kindheartedLily
L Connoisseur 709
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**I am unavailable to take on new member chat**  Please reach out to another listener if you need support by clicking here to browse listeners [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]. My response time may be slower on weekdays. I appreciate your patience and understanding 💙 Hi and welcome! I'm a trained active listener and am here to listen and offer support. As someone who has struggled with their own mental health, I understand the value of having someone to talk to during tough times. I use my education, along with my own lived experience, to support and guide others on their journey. I'm here to listen with zero judgment. You are not alone 💜  🔶 My roles on 7 Cups🔶 Lead Team Leader of the Listener Coaching Team Quality Mentor Adult-Teen Listener Coach Chat Support Safety Patrol Team Teen Transition Mentor Adult-Teen Listener Verified Listeners Team  Team Lightship **This is a great tool to convert GMT to your time zone: https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ [https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/] ------------------------- Status Green: This means I am online and available to start a conversation. Please don't hesitate to reach out and message me.   Orange: This means I'm online but am busy talking with other members and am unable to take more chats. You are more than welcome to send me a message and I will respond as soon as I can. Red: This means I'm offline. Please don't hesitate to message me and I will respond when I am back online. 
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HopieRemi
L Epitome 19 5307
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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.  I am a Listener Coach and Chat Support. To Members:  I have been honored to be a listener since June 2016.  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 of sext, active suicidal ideation, or homicidal ideas. If you feel like you're in crisis (Suicidal, homicidal, self-harming), please check out this helpful resource [https://www.7cups.com/crisis/].  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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soulsings
L Epitome 19 4686
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Sorry if you are a member or guest looking to chat, I am not currently accepting new personal requests for chats. You can browse for a listener. https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ . You may also find these helpful https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php     https://www.7cups.com/supportGuides/selfHelpGuides.php Some people find that mindfulness helps them cope. The video Resource Library https://www.7cups.com/forum/mindfulness/ResourceLibrary_1062/2016presentMindfulnessVideos_72071/ If you might consider a paid text therapy on 7cups, then this may be of interest https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/ExcitingNewFeaturefor7CupsOnlineTherapyandCoaching_319430/ The other resource is various therapy topics  https://www.7cups.com/experts/catalog/topics/ All the best to you. Again sorry I cannot help you but my personal workload does not allow openings for that at this time.  
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SirenOfSerenity
L Marvel 1734
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🚫⚠️ Topics I don't prefer are: Sexual Topics, Relationship Stress/Breakups, Depression, Abuse, Self Harm, Addiction, PTSD or Casual Chats. Depression, Abuse, Self Harm, Addiction, OCD and PTSD are the topics I lack personal experience in. * My chat availability is 30 minutes to 1 hour maximum * You can view the topics I accept in my profile's "Categories" section 🪷  ------------------------- Pronouns: She/Her, Age: 28, Eastern Standard Time Zone 🇺🇲  You can call me Siren or Serenity 🪔 I am of Light, because I have experienced and gained wisdom from my "dark". You too, can shine your way through your darkness 🌤  ------------------------- Peer Appreciation Form [https://tinyurl.com/PeerAppreciation]  Has there been a Member or Listener in the Cups Community that has really made a positive impact on your time here? Appreciate them by clicking the blue "Peer Appreciation Form" button 💙 ------------------------- 💌 3 Fun Facts About Me: Originally from the Caribbean Islands 🌴 my zodiac sign is Taurus ♉️ sun with a Cancer ♋️ moon and my personality type is INFJ-A 🌙✨️ ------------------------- In the Listener Community, my primary roles are: ✨️ Retired Adult Listener Chatroom Ambassador ✨️Active Mentor Leader for the Listener Coaching Team ✨️ Active Listener Verifier ✨️ Active Listener Quality & Teen Transitioning Mentor ✨️ Active Listening Test Grader for AL 1 & 3 and Academy Mentor for the Content Development & Marketing Program (CDM)
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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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JustSophia
L Guru 2 1768
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I'm an older woman with lots of compassion, and I'm comfortable talking about a variety of mental health issues.  I've been through a lot with my own bipolar disorder so I can offer real empathy.  Message me if you'd like to chat.  Please note:  I will not tolerate explicit or inappropriate sex talk.    "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."  - Thomas Edison
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brilliantTurtle89
L Pinnacle 5 2754
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I'm glad you have found me on 7 cups. I'm here to listen to you. Feel free to tell me anything you want. My roles on 7 Cups are: Peer Support Chatroom Mentor  Quality Mentor Leader Forum Mentor Group Support  Mentor  Group moderator Listener Coach Care Team Guide Chat Support ATL Verifiers Team Teen Transition Mentor Group Support Ambassador I have some amazing friends here. My listener twins are: Asilentobserver sweetmango3 IzzyMay They are fantastic💜  
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EvelyneRose
L Epitome 18 1282
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Hello! I chose the picture of an apple because it represents to me growth and potential. The apple can grow to become the best apple it can be. I think we all have potential, and I also believe that most people are not solely good or bad- we are a combination of light and dark. That's just human nature. I've been here since 2013, and I am now in my 30s. I have always been told I'm a good listener and person to come to. People have come to me years after talking to them because they remembered I was someone to confide in. I like to think of myself as open minded, non judgmental, and compassionate. I try to be honest, but tactfully so. I find the best people in my life are those that tell me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear, and that is something I practice with others. I hope to be here for you, and I will cheerlead you on. I cannot give advice, but I will be a support for you. I take casual chats, so even if you're just bored or need someone to talk to and don't have a pressing issue, I am happy to talk to you.  My strengths lie in the subjects I have listed on my profile, so I will not be the best fit for everyone (and that is okay!). I hope everyone can get the help they need from whoever it is, even if it's not me. If I cannot help you, I will let you know and try to connect you with someone that can. I do the best with chats that can be asynchronous, as my schedule varies and I don't want to promise I can sit down for a real time chat if I cannot. That is unfair to both of us time wise, and time is a precious thing. Updated March 23, 2023 I have joined the admin team as a Quality Specialist for the volunteer community. I am still involved in all the things below, but as I am now involved widely across the site in different ways, if you need to know who to talk to regarding any of the below activities, please PM me and I will direct you to who you should talk to, whether it be me or someone else. If you have questions about anything Quality related, please PM me!
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blissart
L Epitome 4 5619
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Listens toTeens & Over 18 Last activein last week
Personal request - i dont take  LGBTQ issues .I will only chat for a maximum of 60 minutes at a time to make sure my focus is solely on you .  Please be aware I will not offer you any advice on your situation or tell you what you should do. Instead I will listen to you with understanding and support you to open up about how you are feeling in a safe and supportive environment. Pls dont substitute this with therapy or counselling
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Sunisshiningandsoareyou
L Epitome 2 4271
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Listens toOver 18 Last activein last week
(Updated, current month 2024) ❤️ *on a break* ❤️  ------------------------- Response Time/ PM-land access:  🌻 Members:  New Member Chats: I'm completely unavailable for new members. (Members I've never talked to before whether new or old on cups)  Regular/ Recurring/ Old Member Chats: People I've talked to/ supported over a committed time frame, I love to hear updates from you, and am happy to see your messages. But please know that I'm unavailable for LIVE chats and can only reply offline, when I'm able to. (Responses may be several days delayed) So whether you're a new member or someone I've talked to before, if you need Live/ Immediate/ Urgent/ Regular/ Long-term support chat, please reach out to another available listener in cups.  You deserve prompt support, which I cannot offer, for an unforeseeable time! ❤ 🌻 Listeners:  I'm available for Peer Support and Chat Support only when I've accepted your request either through Chat Support/ Peer Supporter request forms or in the LSR, so please before messaging me for any of it, ask me in the room, as otherwise I may not be available to respond timely! Mentees/ Coachees: I'm so proud of you for trying your best to improve as a listener, and happy to hear any updates from you!  I'm typically unavailable for Live chats, and offline responses may vary, feel free to drop your questions though, if not too urgent, and I'll respond as soon as possible!  If you need a live chat, let me know a little in advance, mentioning the topic for the chat/ kind of support needed, your time/ availability in ET pr cups-time and hopefully, we can schedule for a live chat sometime!  Not available for any personal chats/ PMs unless stated/ agreed to otherwise. (Due to a high influx of messages, I'm unable to prioritize replying to messages with just a "hey/hi/ greeting", thank you for greeting me, but please do share a bit about "what" you're reaching out for, whether as a listener or a member, as it helps me understand how to respond better and faster. Messages with only "hey/ hi/ greetings" are missed often.)  I'll be around, in the forums and chatrooms when I can though, feel welcome to tag me in your posts or replies, happy to see you! 🥰 I've sadly not been getting notifications for all the tags lately, apologies if missed your tag. Feel free to send another tag or a personal message, if needed.  (I know) Extremely slow response rate: I'm on a break from several activities/roles here, but have been catching up with PMs and tags as much as possible. Responses will be slow and delayed, your patience is appreciated. Send a follow-up, if I missed your important message or if you need an urgent reply. <3 Support shouldn't be delayed, so I highly recommend browsing for other listeners when you need some emotional support. Please remember you are awesome and not alone here. ❤ Stay great and take good care, everyone.   Response time for all my current (regular) members/ listeners (and mentees) would vary as I am not logging in here regularly as earlier, I apologize if messages are delayed.  Send a follow-up, if needed. Thank you for understanding, YOU do come first and there's plenty of support available at all times, please do find an amazing currently active listener  HERE [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/], and I hope you receive the best support available! 💖 ------------------------- Hello, Amazing Human, Welcoming hugs and high fives and cookies for you! (Take what you need hehe) I am Sun, Thank you for finding me here, I understand life isn't always smooth sailing, we all have our ups and downs. I know I won't be able to solve all your problems, but problems shared are problems halved, right? Or even if not halved, I do feel sharing can help reduce the burden of overwhelming thoughts and feelings in your mind ~ your mind is not a notepad, it shouldn't be a place to "store" thoughts and feelings ~ share away, your mind deserves to feel lighter and better and so do *you* ... Besides being a trained verified listener here, I can offer you a kind, empathetic and non-judgmental ear and help you guide through these dark times. Feel free to Talk/ Share/ Vent and I'll be more than happy to listen to you, provide you with a safe and comfortable space and help you feel better in any way I can. Please do keep in mind that I can't and won't advise you, I can help you guide through the roads, but the steering wheel will always be in your hand and the direction to choose will always be your decision solely since you know your journey and your destination, the best. Rest assured, you've got your passenger seat covered for any support and encouragement always!  I am a persun who believes in the power of sharing smiles, happiness, kindness, encouragement, hope and positivity And I would love to share these with you too if you allow me to (always at your pace and comfort of course).🌻 I am pretty respectful and polite to everyone and personally do not use any offensive language including any kind of passive-aggressive/ provoking remarks, so would certainly expect and appreciate the same from you. Everyone deserves basic respect and decency! 💛  People looking for inappropriate sexual chats and/ or interested in making any sexual advances towards me~ this is an emotional support platform ~ and we do *not* entertain such kinds of conversations here. Please refrain from sending any messages, if you're here for any reason other than seeking emotional support, thankyou. I don't take chats on topics such as chronic pain, panic attacks, sexual health and self-harm. Feel free to browse other amazing listeners for these topics and those not listed under "categories" HERE [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]. ❤  💛If you are currently having crisis thoughts (active or passive, or actively harming yourself) *offers hugs*, I know how terrible it can be to be in this hopeless situation, please however respect our boundaries as a listener, our limits and that 7 cups is not a crisis platform, we do care and therefore ask you to reach out to relevant channels of support. You can find resources here:-  7cups.com/crisis, please do connect with a hotline. You may not believe it at the moment, but you are *not* unworthy of living, you are not taking space unnecessarily, you are not your current situation neither your current thoughts. Nobody exactly knows, but we gotta keep hanging on tightly, to see for ourselves when and how it gets better because it does, *someday* and you need to be here to experience it.  Brave it in this very moment, reach out for help. You owe it to *yourself*. 💛 The topics I am comfortable providing support for include general mental health struggles, getting unstuck, managing emotions, student life-related topics, friendship/ relationship/ family stress, social anxiety, self-esteem issues etc. and more are listed below, under categories! Feel free to send a message if you see me online (green status) and I will get back to you as soon as I can, we can then schedule a time and day for a chat or agree upon offline messaging, whichever is more comfortable and suitable for us. 🤗 At Last, remember that you are not alone, your mental health is important, you are a brave person to seek support,  you are here and I am proud of you for that.  If you give me a chance I'll try my best to be there for you, to be there with you and remind you that even if the clouds appear to be very dark at any point in time,  the Sun Is Shining And So Are Youuuu. 🌻🌞🌻 You are one Amazing human, you are important, you matter and You are deserving of kindness, happiness, support, love and all things amazing in life! It's cool to be kind, people!🤗 Have an amazing day/ night ahead! ------------------------- MY ROLES @7 CUPS- The most important and my favourite one is to provide everyone with a  friendly, supportive,  inclusive and cheerful environment along with sharing some cookies and hugs. 🥰 🍪🌻🤗 # Trained and Verified Listener to provide quality listening to members  # Safety Patrol  (profile flagging ) Team member to try and keep the community safe for all.  # Peer Supporter (for listeners needing support after a hard or triggering chat  or in general not feeling good about their listener role and needing a space to vent about "mild" site-related issues)  # Chat Support  (I can provide support with ongoing chats to listeners)  # Listener's Verifiers Team member  (I take mock chats for listeners under the verification process)  Want to get verified? Check here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/NewAdditionalCriteriaToBecomeVerifiedListenerGoingLive_230276/] or feel free to message me for more information.  #Quality Mentor  #Listener Coach  # Global community mentor and forum supporter ( Needs Reply Team ) #Listener Chatroom Supporter  #Doorkeeper (feel free to message me if you'd like to open / close rooms)  #Ocassional- Events, Pop up discussions, listener events and safety support sessions Host  # Advisor/ Helper for the Peer Appreciation Program. Click the button below to appreciate yourself or a peer In the community  Peer Appreciation Form [https://forms.gle/hfwDBA8dTaP6bhta9] Join our team by clicking the following button: Smile Spreader [https://forms.gle/rgPfNwytBgJRChp7A] #7 cups Internship,  Leadership Development Program, Group Leadership Dynamics,  Building Community Program and the Content Development and Marketing program's graduate. ~ proud 7 Cups Academy Alumni hehe!  ------------------------- THANK YOU FOR READING, FEEL FREE TO SEND A TEXT ANYTIME, I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU  SOON!  STAY AWESOME, STAY HYDRATED  and TAKE CARE! 🌻❤ #ByeByeCliques, do check out this [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupModZone_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/WarmWelcomeEveryoneByeByeCliqueChallenge_238987/#] post for more information and to join the movement. We are a safe and inclusive place for all, and *you* do matter! 🤗
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