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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.

ingeniousPurple33
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Live your life in your own way...!!! Welcome. I am here for you. Feel free while talking with me. When you've been fighting for it all your life You've been struggling to make things right, That's how a superhero learns to fly (Every day, every hour, turn that pain into power) *.*
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TogetherForeverAlways
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HelpWisely
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Hello. I'm Wisely. (Male, growing and glowing at 67, verified listener since 8 years) It is my privilege and joy to share my experiences, understanding and discovery of how life works and how you can be a better version of yourself and create your own reality and experiences. I hope that what I share will assist you in your own life journey. I am particularly interested in spirituality, law of attraction, personal exploration and self development. I am also interested in Extra Terrestrial (E.T.) encounters such as abduction, dreams and channeling.
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walkalot
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*Not taking new members for now. I need to slow down. I will still support my current members. Thanks for your understanding.* I don't claim to be an expert, but I appreciate when people listen respectfully and attentively to me. I hope to provide the same for you.
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kenzolena
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🔴 Currently not fully active duo some personal reasons, I will do my best to respond in a timely manner <3 🔴 Heyy I'm Lena and welcome to my listener bio ♡ Peer Appreciation Form [https://tinyurl.com/PeerAppreciation]  A little about me : ) We can talk about any topic, you can be honest with me, you never ever bother me. I always try making you feel comfortable and smile in our chats. You are enough and loved In case nobody told you today: am glad you're here today😊 I don’t judge, you can be you in our chat. If you just want to chat that’s okay, if you wanna talk about something that's okay too. You can tell me what you're comfortable with. If you want to be my friend then lets be friends I absolutely love cats and dogs 🐾, I have a dog which is named Blazer. My favorite color is purple and green My pronouns are she/they. Topics i dont take- I will listen to you and give you support as best as I can while using my active listening skills with almost most topics <3, but there are a few topics that I’m not able or comfortable talking about.  The topics that I’m not able to talk about are, sexual health, sexual assault and abuse, I also don’t talk about certain topics in relationships or break-ups but I am able to take these chats and I will let you know if it triggers me. =-Roles-= 🌌 Peer Supporter!🌌 🌸 Listener chatroom supporter 🌸 🐞 room supporter! 🐞 🌟 Listener Verifier 🌟 Listener Verifying Team: Do you want to become a verified listener? You can learn more here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/VerifiedListenersProject_1839/IWanttobeaVerifiedListener_46935/1/]! 🦕 Verified Listener 🦕 🚪Doorkeeper🚪 🐾I completed 8 weeks of the leadership program.🐾 Links you may find helpful ... Guidelines  [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines] Community Calender [https://www.7cups.com/home/communityCalendar.php] Community Forums [https://www.7cups.com/home/] Report A Member/Listener [https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/requests/new] Quotes <3  “No matter who you are, where you're from, your skin color, gender identity: speak yourself. "Find your name, find your voice by speaking yourself.” Green status: I’m online and taking requests/chat, please leave a message if you think I am a good fit for you, I’m here for you and I’m an active listener. Orange status: I’m online but I’m not actively taking requests or chat ( even though my status is orange I will still be take chats while this color is active, feel free to leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can) I am most likely in the chat rooms or online in another way. Red Status: There is a chance that I’m online but not actively taking chats or personal requests. ✦ My response time is within 2 working days.
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PurpleLycheeTheListener
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Hello! I am here to listen to anyone about anything. I am currently fighting anxiety and depression. Don't hesitate to message to me about anything at any time and I promise to get back to you ASAP. Keep fighting
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RarelyCharlie
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Not taking new chats. ------------------------- Coming, going, the waterbirds don't leave a trace, don't follow a path. I'm Charlie and I'm trained, verified and experienced as an active listener for both adults and teens. I like to support people who are struggling with something. Also people who aren't struggling with anything. And people who aren't sure whether they're struggling with anything or not. Please do not message me hoping to start a chat. I am not taking new chats. The poem is said to be by Eihei Dōgen, a Japanese poet who wrote it around eight hundred years ago. I don't know why I like it. I just do. My photo is the moon shining on the sea. There's some darkness and some clouds there but the light of the moon shines on everything. I like this too. Thank you for reading my profile. I'm glad you are here! ------------------------- In an emergency or a crisis: If you are in an emergency or a crisis—for example, if you are at immediate risk of suicide or other serious harm—7 Cups is not the right place, because we cannot deal with emergencies or provide crisis counselling. Click here for information about getting help: Get emergency or crisis support [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/howto/crisis] Listener support: I'm happy to support other listeners with issues related to listening, although I don't have any official role. Please do not message me from a listener account to chat about personal issues. Use a member account for that. To understand why, see: Listener and Member Roles [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/GlensThoughts_143/ListenerandMemberRoles_210/1/] Schedule: I don't have a fixed schedule. I'm online some weekdays between about 4:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. US Eastern Time. In the UK this is 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On other days and at weekends I'm often online too, but at times that are not predictable. If you message me or tag me in a forum I'm usually able to respond within a day or two. Miscellaneous resources: For some other resources, mainly for listeners, see my unofficial companion site: The 8th Cup [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/]
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RainbowRosie
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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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YouMeanToMe30
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Hi ! Call me  You or anything you prefer. :)   I'm a verified active listener on 7cups, would be more than happy to be there for you.  My ID name means that I care a lot about you and you mean to me a lot !    Feel free to message me ! I'm here to help !   Language: English / Farsi (Persian)    
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guitarman0877
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i am a 60 year old guy with a family, who has made mistakes !! none of us are perfect...none of us have to be. I have PTSD, depression , anxiety and i am bipolar. I am an abuse survivor and I have a degree in psychology.
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WeEarth
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SELF CARE BREAK FROM NEW MEMBER CHATS. I APOLOGIZE MY FRIENDS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PM ME FOR A FRIENDLY CHAT Greetings my friend, I am Earth. You can call me Earth, Sis, Earthling, WeE or any new nickname you can come up with - I am always open to embracing new ones.  I am a researcher, innovator, historian & archaeologist by heart. I love doing Social services and innovations. My hobbies are coding, writing, reading books, planting trees, learning & sharing Indian History, etc.  💗 Knowledge is my playground, and books are my loyal companions. 📖 Fun facts about me at the end of this bio 😜 My birthday is on 25 August. 😎😃 ------------------------- ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ON 7 CUPS Academy Mentor - CDM (Extensions & Drop out), LDP (Course 1 - Processing) Quality Mentor Anonymous Evaluation Team Safety Patrol Team Gratitude Rain Project - Leading the team along with @Fristo & @CompassionateArrow Smile Spreader - Peer Appreciation Team Forum Supporter Kindness Crusaders Project Team FORMER ROLES Project Agent- 7 Cups Crisis Resource Team Room Supporter - General Support Community ACADEMY PROGRAMS & COURSES Leadership Development Program (LDP) with Honors Internship Program - Student Track (with Honors) Content Development and Marketing Program (CDM) Quality Listening Program (QLP) with Honors Completed IDC, Time Management Course, Community building course, Peer training, etc. ------------------------- PIECE OF WISDOM FROM 🌍 Remember, every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and I'm here to support you on your unique path. 🌟 Always remember that real success is based on our collective efforts and not just on worldly achievements. ------------------------- Inspirational Quotes That Fuel My Ambition and Drive * Take risks in your life. If you win you can lead! If you lose, you can guide!      * Dreams are not seen when you sleep, dreams are those that don't let you sleep.   * One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death incarnate itself in a thousand lives.   * No need to learn from our own fault. We can learn a lot from others' mistakes.    * Self-confidence provides strength & power imparts knowledge. Knowledge provides stability & stability leads to victory.     * Once we decide, we have to do something, We can go miles ahead.     * Everything can be sacrificed for truth. but truth cannot be sacrificed for anything.    * Apart from himself/herself & her/his family, one who thinks about her/his nation is a true citizen.    * Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.     Time for Fun facts * I belong to a large family whether it's biological, 7 cups or anywhere. * I adhere to my own set of rules and values, while I respect others'. * My interests are diverse and I want to pursue a multidisciplinary path rather than a conventional one. * I love animations whether it's movies or series. * I love horse riding, archery, Indian martial arts, fencing, etc.  * I always wonder about the past and future and I love to explore! * I am not a regular drinker of tea or coffee, just a cup of water will be more than sufficient. But I do enjoy a cup of coffee from my sister. * I am not a foodie person but I love cooking and sometimes I create new recipes as part of my self-care plan.  * I am not an artistic person, but I love using colours.  * I love exploring but I don't like travelling.  * I love to solve problems, but I don't like to memorize math formulas. * I love hearing songs from my playlists (specific genres) Thank you my bestie for coming here!💓 Have some chocolates (with & without sugar) 🍫🍫🍫
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uniqueOcean72
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Hey there! I'm a listener here on 7cups. I'm a full-blown nerd, I love learning and experiencing new things, but I always make time for exercise. I'm open to chatting about most issues, including sexual, paraphilic and kink-related issues. I've also studied religion in an academic context and I'm open to talk about spirituality if that's an important part of your life. So that's me! Feel free to start a chat, especially when I'm online!
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