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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.

LittleBirdie30
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I am not currently taking any chats. Please reach out to another Listener at this time. Thank you. Hello! My name is Birdie! Thank you for visiting my profile! I am happy you are here!  Listener Twin: @ChillingRain 💛 My roles include:  -Chatroom Moderator -Care Team Lead Team Leader -Peer Supporter -Safety Patrol Team -Adult and Teen Quality Mentor -Quality Ambassador Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions! I am here for you!  *I am not online during the weekends, so I will do my best to get back to you during the week. Thank you!* National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 & Crisis Text Line: 741-741 A list of international hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines
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MidwesternCalmSeeker
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"You deserve the love you keep trying to give everyone else. Don't give up on yourself."—Bianca Sparacino I'm a friend, mom, step-mom and a grandma. I'm here to listen, support and encourage. Bring me your challenges, happy moments, lonely times, or whatever it is that you're working through right now. I suffered the loss of my father a few years ago. I thought I was empathetic to others before that experience, but going through that grief process made me a much stronger person emotionally. Having someone to talk to about those feelings meant a lot to me. I hope you'll become a stronger person through your interactions with the listeners here at 7 Cups. Thank you in advance for trusting me as you share your thoughts and feelings.
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PetiteSouris
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🌺🌺🌺🌺 Members Not accepting personal requests. Connect with available listeners here: Browse Listeners [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/].  𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼 About me Academy Mentor Leader with 7 Cups Academy.   Academy Mentor with the Internship Program. Active Listening Test 1 Grader. Available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼 Thank you for stopping by my tiny patch of digital real estate.  🌺🌺🌺 Petitesouris updated 11.13.2024
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Ivy229
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*Currently Not Taking Any New Member Chat Requests, Unless I Initiate The Chat. Only Available To Take Listener Requests For Peer Support And Related Matters*  To Find Available Listeners Check Out The Following Link: https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]  Currently online listeners will have a green dot, but please read their profile first to ensure they are taking new chats, support the topic you are interested in talking about, and another important information. [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] Additionally, you are able to join the chat request queue, and the next available listener will accept your chat request as soon as possible. Check Out The Following Link:   Connect Now | 7 Cups [https://www.7cups.com/connect/] ------------------------- About Me: Full-time university student majoring in Human Services with a concentration in Direct Service and double minor in Psychology and Medical Social Sciences INFJ (Myers-Briggs Personality Type) Hobbies: Listening to music, traveling, spending time with loved ones, cooking, learning, volunteering, drawing, the beach, amusement parks Since a young age I have been very passionate about giving back and helping others. I truly believe one of my biggest purposes in life is to try to do whatever I can in my lifetime to help improve the lives of others and try to leave some sort of lasting positive impression on the world Favorite Quotes/Mottos I Live By:   "Just When the Caterpillar Thought the World Was Over, It Became a Butterfly", "Where Words Fail, Music Speaks"-Hans Christian Andersen, "Be the Change You Wish to See in the World"-Mahatma Gandhi ------------------------- I feel so blessed for this opportunity to connect with people around the world with whom I have so much in common. I have noticed we are all a bit optimistic, we believe in humanity, we believe in kindness, we believe in a better tomorrow.   We are all here because we believe that kind word even from a stranger can make a change. And it Can!   You never know fully what impact you have on another human being! Did you save relationships today? Did you save someone's career? someone's life? health? friendship? We never will know for sure, however, I have certainty that you changed someone's day, someone's life today.   Today is (05/12/2021 or whatever the date is when you are reading this). It is a unique day. There will be 05/13/2021 / 05/12/2022,2023 etc but never again 05/12/2021😊 And we had the opportunity to live this day, for one reason or another. Maybe it is so we can tell our grandchildren about this day, maybe today is the day you start feeling better, maybe today is the day you are finally able to accomplish something you couldn't before, maybe today is the day you finally are able to love yourself exactly the way you are, maybe today is the day you feel completely carefree and grounding, maybe today is the day.................😊   I hope I can help make this unique day better for you, to enjoy this day, to feel loved, supported, heard, understood, and whatever it is you may need to make this day all the more unique and special. The day which will never happen again in the history of humanity So, I want to thank each one of you for being here, for giving me the opportunity to listen to you, for having the courage to be vulnerable, honest, and giving me an insight into whatever you may be feeling/thinking/experiencing, and ultimately giving me the chance to not only be a part of this unique day in your life but giving me the chance to make someone's day better. Each chat I get the fortunate opportunity to have whether it is with a member or listener is my chance to be present and listen to your valuable, unique, important, and personal story. Remember you are never alone; you matter and are needed in this world.  ------------------------- If the circle on my profile picture is red, I am either offline, busy, or not taking chats even if I am on the site. Feel free to leave a message and I will get back to you when I can. If I respond expect responses to be delayed. If the circle is orange, I'm working on something, or I am in a chatroom. Again, feel free to try me as I likely will be able to respond, but responses will be delayed. If it's green, I am here and I can take chats. If I have a time limit, I will let you know. If for some reason your first message the response isn't quick, I am probably away from the computer for a moment (though I usually try to switch to yellow) or your chat got buried which sometimes happens randomly. Please give me some time and I will respond as soon as possible. ------------------------- *I am open to taking all types of chats as long as they are within the appropriate terms of service according to 7 Cups of Tea. However, I reserve the right to let you know that I might not feel like I am the best person to handle a chat and will do my best to help find a listener who I feel would be better suited.  * If you plan on being inappropriate and cannot adhere to the terms of service please do both of us a favor and do not attempt to message me. You will be reported and blocked as I take my roles on 7 Cups serious and do not have any time or desire to engage in these types of situations on here.  *I have checked off multiple different issues I am comfortable providing support, but the ones that I feel most adapted to handle include: Anxiety, Borderline (BPD), Relationships, Bullying, Chronic Illness/Pain, Depression, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Disability, Domestic Violence, General Mental Health, Loneliness, Managing Emotions, Body Image Issues, and Women's Issues. *My chats are typically 30-60 minutes long unless agreed to something different. *I am able to do offline chats as well as live chats through scheduled chats, and inquiring if I am able to talk outside of that set time when my status is online.  *My time zone is EST. Here is a Time Zone Converter https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?p1=179 (Please Note Eastern Time is New York Time when you are using the converter) ------------------------- Current Roles @7 Cups - Verified Listener  -Group Support Leader (Room Supporter) Depression Support Room  (As of May 13, 2024) -Peer Supporter (As of May 21, 2024) -Safety Patrol (As of June 16, 2024) -Listener Chatroom Supporter (As of September 18, 2024) - Quality Listening Program (QLP) Mentor (In Trial As of November 1, 2024)  -7 Cups Internship Mentor  (In Trial As of December 6, 2024 until January 6, 2024) Academy Programs I Have Graduated From: - 7 Cups Leadership Development Program (LDP) with Honors    (June 23, 2024) - 7 Cups Quality Listener Program (QLP) with Honors (August 2, 2024) - 7 Cups Internship Program with Honors (Student Track)  (November 19, 2024) I have successful Completed:  -ALL 4 Active Listening Training Guides -ALL Currently Offered Training Guides -ALL Peer Trainings 1-12  (Peer Pro) - Community Building Course   (June 7, 2023) - Time Management Course   (May 10, 2023) -Inner Development Goals Course  (May 25, 2024) Awards I Have Received @7 Cups - Academy Awards December 2024   
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NoJudgingNoAdvising
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I will hear you, i will not judge you. I will not give you advices for the problems you come with rather i keep myself in your shoes and discuss things which will help you make decisions. (I will also listen to Muslims within the guidance of shariah) Things i Don't deal in: Unmarried relationships LGBTQ Can't have fun chat with women Can't discuss topics related to Flirting and infatuation Can't listen to topics Supporting gamble, alcohol, drugs, music and movies etc... May almighty god الله bless you with the best of this life
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CheeryMango
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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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SparkyGizmo
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Unable to take member chats at this time.  "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think". - Winnie The Pooh I believe that all people need something to do, something to aspire to and someone to love. I believe that angels walk among us, because God is a really busy person-solving lack of world peace, world hunger, etc.  He sends angels to us even in human form to help the cause.  Look for them...now, look harder. I believe what you seek, you shall find. I believe that we all have something to learn from anyone and everyone that we meet. I believe that happiness is a journey and not a destination. I believe that kindness matters, always. Oh well, that's just me.  I BELIEVE ❤️  Enough about me, how about if we talk about you?  Roles on 7 cups Trained Active Listener Verified Active Listener Safety Patrol Team  Peer Pro Peer Support Global Forum Supporter 7 Cups Welcome Committee Pop Up Room Co-host when needed Eyes to the ground. Head bowed. Love in my heart. If we could only just think....."Ideologies separate us. Dreams and anguish bring us together". - Eugene Ionesco . Please let us all be kind to ourselves and to one another.  "Don't be evil" Paul Buchheit "Love Always Comes Back" GlenM's grandmother "...and this is why we can't have nice things around here".  H 😊😁😊 "Keep it real or get the banana peel". Community Mod Anne Proud recipient of the:  Funny Bunny Badge, Biggest Heart Award, Love Award, Kindness Personified Award, Electrifying Energy Badge, "O.A." Original Appreciator Badge, Unofficial "The Receptionist", Spark Hug Badge, "Sing" Badge, Sparkiest Badge, Unsung Hero, Hug Master and "Count on Me" (Thank you teammates! I adore you all! ❤️)
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fruityHoliday63
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Hi, welcome to my bio! I'm currently on the Welcome Team and unable to take any chats to focus on the work I've taken up. PS: Thanks to my mentors for helping me through this journey 
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blissart
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Personal request - i dont take  LGBTQ issues .I 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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ASilentObserver
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"You are always one decision away from a totally different life." Hello everyone, I'm known as Obs and I'm one of the members of the Community Management Team [https://www.7cups.com/about/communityGuidelines.php].  Here are some resources in case you need them -  If you are unable to see any group support rooms, probably you would need to meet some requirements. Check them here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/ASilentObserversOffice_2008/WeeklyGroupSupportLetterWeekofFeb10_217277/]  Join us in various group discussions. check the community calendar for the schedule and details.  [https://www.7cups.com/home/communityCalendar.php] Group Support Frequently Asked Questions [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/ObsDesk_2008/FrequentlyAskedQuestionsGroupSupport_215692/] Weekly Communi. a listener [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/CommunityModeratorWeeklySchedule_1640/CommunityModScheduleWeekofJan06_214569/] If you are a listener and need some Chat Support, check this resource [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jf7BqGrwkY0zFhU3PKaAaRVCoEd6O2TD0vNhuiRHRD8/edit?usp%3Dsharing&sa=D&ust=1581950130116000&usg=AFQjCNFZd4GUNuPdJ94r__2tXhDNc9oL5Q]  Please feel free to PM me with any questions or doubts regarding our community and roles. I am here with you to help with the best of my efforts while we keep building our community better each day with team efforts.  I am unable to take chat requests right now as I am unable to respond timely. I request you to connect with other available listeners here-  Browse Listeners [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]. We all are here with you to listen to and support you.  Do not say, "I am having a bad day." Say, "I am having a character-building day." - Les Brown Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!!
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FinleyTews
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UNAVAILABLE TO NEW MEMBERS Pfp gifted by dear Astraeuss! 🖤🩶🤍💜
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MistyMagic
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I am unable to take on new chats from members right now. Please understand and  "I am glad you have found me here at 7 Cups! I am happy to listen to you on many topics. I have experience in lots of different areas - anxiety, depression, and mental illness, families, and relationships, love, school, college, or work-related problems, financial stress, healthy living, food, and special diets, I can also offer support for chronic pain, illness, and disabilities. I am part of both the adult and the teen listening team, (and yes I can still remember being a teen lol) and I also offer long-term support to those that I can and who are in need. If I am not online then you are welcome to leave me a message -  but please tell me what you want to talk about so we can get off to a flying start. I will get back to you when I am next able, but please bear in mind that I get a lot of messages and I will reply to the most urgent first so if you just say hi, do you really just want a hi back? If you are a teen turning 18 soon then you can apply for one of the Teen Transitioning Team to reach out and support you through the transition from the teen side to the 18+ adult side.  The form is here ~~~> https://bit.ly/7CupsTTM If you have any feedback or ideas for the Disability Support Community then please fill out this form ~~> https://forms.gle/EJN1SX74mo6swPwN6  At weekends my response will be slower as that is usually my time off from 7 Cups, and I may not respond to any PMs or new requests till Monday. I  hope you understand that. We all need time for ourselves to recharge our batteries and relax.  ONE STEP AT A TIME "We all have different-sized footsteps that we leave behind on our journey through life. Sometimes we can change the size of our footsteps, the imprint, the impact, the direction. Sometimes our footsteps land on rock and they do not show, or they land on sand and stay for a while, Other times they get washed away by massive oceans or powerful waves. But each and every footstep is important in so many ways. Ways that we may not even know about. Watch your step, think about your steps, plan your next step, and the rest will follow."  Listening ... one step at a time Quote of Acceptance When we don't accept an undesired event, it becomes Anger, When we accept it, it becomes tolerance. When we don't accept uncertainty, it becomes fear, When we accept it, it becomes an adventure,  When we don't accept other's bad behavior toward us, it becomes hatred, When we accept it, it becomes forgiveness. When we don't accept other's success, it becomes jealousy When we accept it, it becomes an inspiration. Acceptance is the key to handling life well !! Butterflies are a symbol of hope that we can all change from a small brown grub into a beautiful amazing butterfly! One step at a time! "Those who never change their minds, never change anything!" (Winston S. Churchill) "Prepare for the worst, but hope for the best!"  (B. Disraeli) Pearls are a great symbol of the grace we create, for the oyster creates its greatest work of art from an irritant.
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