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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.

iNomNom
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Ashumi
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Hello! I'm glad you've found me on 7 Cups of Tea. I'm a trained active listener and I like to support people struggling with sorrow. I enjoy gaming, reading, writing, traveling and music. I've overcome a lot in life and would like to help by listening to you. If I'm online, then please feel free to start a chat. If I'm offline, then send me a message and we can set up a time to connect. Glad you are here! I am always happy to help!
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My Name is Frank Foster, I am a senior Psychology major at Southern University and A&M College which I am close to finishing my bachelor’s degree. I am quite busy but I like to listen to people and be helpful when possible.
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When you've experienced pain you want to reduce the suffering of others if you can 🩷
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Hi! Welcome to my profile and 7 Cups! My name is Sel! I am really passionate about helping others, especially people who have mental health conditions. I've wanted to help people for as long as I can remember.  Even though I identify as a Catholic and have she/her pronouns, I am respectful of all cultures, religions and pronouns. I love to learn about these topics as well! This is a SAFE SPACE for everyone of all pronouns, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities!  Honestly, I'm doing this because I genuinely care and I want to make a difference in people's lives. This is your sign to give it time. Life is always changing. Unfortunately, I do not feel comfortable talking about sexual health and casual chats. There are many listeners who are though! If you sent me a personal request and I'm busy, leave me a little message if you can and I'll get back to you! If you are in a crisis, please call these numbers Canada: 833-456-4566 USA: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (If you are in another country and these don't work, send me a personal request and ask for the number, I will do my research and give it to you). 
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friendlyLove7338
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I am returning to school to be a social worker or therapist or do something in Criminal Justice. I love helping others who can't defend themselves! 
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Brooke Bowen

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I am nonjudgmental, supportive, and encouraging. I use an eclectic approach in order to empower you so you can have a happy and fulfilling future :)
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Melissa Bergquist

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Psychologist, PsyD
Buffalo, NY
My name is Melissa and I am empathetic and supportive to all those with whom I work. I have a passion for the field of mental health and I find real meaning in this work.
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 **TAKING NEW LONG-TERM MEMBERS, PMS ARE OPEN** Hello there and welcome to my bio. You can call me Hershey and I'm a high school student planning to study medicine in university to become a surgeon. My pronouns are she/her :)  I have many hobbies and interests which include: -Piano, Violin, Guitar, Singing -Badminton, Horse Riding, Gymnastics -Astronomy, Nature, Reading I am comfortable with all topics except Men's Issues. I do not have a lot of experience in Adoption/Foster Care, Alcohol/Drug Abuse, Autism Spectrum, Bipolar, Borderline (BPD), Cancer, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, Exercise Motivation, Financial Stress, LGBTQ+ Issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Parenting, Perinatal Mood Disorder, Schizophrenia, Sexual Health and Work Stress. I can still take these topics but if you prefer a listener with more experience on these topics, do find another listener.  I have a special interest in Self-Harm, Domestic Violence, PTSD and Family Stress.  If my status is RED, I am currently not online and not taking chat requests, but you can PM me and I will get back to you as soon as possible.  If my status is YELLOW, I am currently busy but online, I may or may not reply to PMS and take general requests.  If my status is GREEN, I am online and ready to reply to PMS and take general requests. 
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Hi!!! My Name Is Muzamil. And am a Student & an Entrepreneur and I believe in Always giving your 100 percent… unless you’re donating blood. This community changed my life. Still the first day I joined this community I was naive and a little immature when for the first time I listened to someone and he said I helped him with his problem that moment was life-changing for me I never felt so happy before that in my whole life that happiness was something and till that day I learned a lot got more mature and thought-full 😊 and I will keep on doing that. And After all that nice to meet you😊 If you are reading this, send me a hi! 👍 I probably won't answer quickly, yet I make an honest effort to answer in a hurry (can in some cases require a few days)
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Graham Barrone

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Counselor, ICHP, MCBT
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Believing in and supporting you wholeheartedly, we cultivate gentle awareness for responsibility in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we foster growth, improve your
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I am a psychologist with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, passionate about supporting individuals through their mental health journeys. My experience includes internships focused on mental health, along with volunteering at Crisis Text Line, where I provided crisis intervention. I am dedicated to offering empathetic support and helping others navigate their challenges.
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 I am presently not taking any new member chats. Feel free to search for other listeners from HERE [/BrowseListeners]. Thank You for understanding me. Hello Hello! Welcome to my profile page, thanks for visiting. I am Suryansh, or Surya, a young man from India. My time zone is IST (Indian Standard Time). My favourite subject is Physics. I really enjoy listening to music, watching series shows and tech movies, traveling, and getting to know our world and its history. I like coffee, and I am fond of writing and reading thoughts and quotes. After a few years, I aim to join the Indian Administrative Service, serve the nation, and continue listening and supporting people. I am a trained, verified listener here on 7 Cups. I like listening to people and supporting them with whatever they are going through. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard and understood. I cannot solve your problems, but I assure you that I will provide you with a safe listening ear and support you. Your feelings are absolutely valid, and I vow to you that I will never judge you. I would appreciate receiving ratings and reviews, as they help me improve, learn, and grow. I greatly believe in respect, patience, and kindness, which I will always embody in our conversation, and I would greatly appreciate it if I received the same attitude as mine back from the other person. I substantially care about you! I am available from Monday to Friday; weekends are days off from 7 Cups for me as I practice Self-Care on these days. We all deserve to have some me-time to care for ourselves. My general response time is within 2–3 days. If I am unavailable or offline, you are so welcome to leave me a message, and I will try to respond as soon as possible. I have some triggers that make me feel uncomfortable in chat. Please avoid sending one-word messages involving 'okay', 'k', 'huh', 'heh', ok', 'oh', 'ah' and 'hmm'. I would appreciate your understanding nature toward me. My Involvement in 7 Cups Group Support & Chatroom Ambassador  As a Group Support Ambassador, my focus area includes Group Support Leadership, Engagement and Quality Aspects of the rooms. As a Chatroom Ambassador, my focus area includes complete management of the Chat Support Team. I also assist with Chatroom Mentor/Teen Star applications & onboarding processes. Global Community Mentor As a Global Community Mentor, I moderate the forums and take steps towards building engagement in the sub-communities with various types of activities. I can edit, delete, or transfer any forum post/thread from any sub-community. Forum Moderator/Forum Flag Team Member As a Forum Moderator/Forum Flag Team Member, I take steps to keep the forums clean and free of toxicity. I am allowed to review flagged posts, approve, edit, or delete them, according to the community's forum guidelines. Listener Verifier As a Listener Verifier, I can conduct mock chats or grade forms, in order to verify listeners, based on their Active Listening skills.  Global Moderator As a Global Moderator, I have moderation (Mod) access in all the member group support rooms. I moderate the rooms to keep them a safe place for everyone and maintain a supportive environment in the rooms. Safety Patrol As a Safety Patrol, I flag inappropriate profiles on 7 Cups, to help maintain the community guidelines, and with the ultimate aim of maintaining a positive and appropriate environment in the community.  Chat Support As a Chat Supporter, I provide support to our listeners through ongoing chat. Peer Support As a Peer Supporter, I provide support to our listeners after a hard/difficult chat. Doorkeeper As a Doorkeeper, I can open or close any room on 7 Cups.  You are always welcome to drop me a message if you would like to get any information, want any room to be closed or opened, or just have a casual chat. I reassure you that you will be provided with a safe and non-judgmental environment to have a chat with me. Thank you for visiting my profile.  Congratulations! You have reached the end. I have a cup of coffee for you HERE [https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BonyDecentChameleon-max-1mb.gif]. Thank You :)
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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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FOREST (He/him/his) 🌱 I am a volunteer listener here on 7 Cups!  Whatever is going on, whether or not I've personally experienced it, I'm here to listen with an open heart and open mind!🌻 If you are looking for someone with mutual personal experience, these are the areas I tend to offer the most support: 🦋Trans Identity – AFAB / FTM, Family, Transitioning, Dysphoria, HRT 🎇ADHD – School / College / Work, Meds, GAD, Misophonia, Balance 🫀Relationships – CPTSD, Divorce, Isolation, Gaslighting 💊Health - Chronic Infections, Tickborne Illness, PCOS I love healthy boundaries and self-advocacy! 🌟 *Note: I'm not always online daily, but I usually check messages every 2-3 days. *Note: Topics above are categorized by how I personally relate to them. Don't be afraid to reach out if you relate to a topic differently (E.G. You want to talk about misophonia/sound sensitivity issues, but don't have ADHD.) 
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