Free Mental Health Support App with Trained Listeners

HearMe is a paid app ($7.99/month) that connects people with trained listeners for emotional support. The app lets you chat anonymously about anything on your mind - like work stress, health, parenting, or identity issues. Listeners are trained volunteers and social work students who provide judgment-free support. Your conversations are private and encrypted. You must be 18 or older to use HearMe. The app is not for crisis situations - if you're having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call 988 instead. The FAQ page also lists many other mental health resources like the 988 Crisis Lifeline, therapy directories, LGBTQ+ support groups, and hotlines for different needs. HearMe offers internships and is looking for new volunteer listeners who complete their training program. Technical support is available through the app.

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HealthResources for Better Listening and Mental Health SupportThis resource page offers tools to improve listening skills and find mental health support. It includes free chapters from the book 'Thank You for Listening' that teach how to be a better listener. The page has links to articles about communication, arguing better, and helping people who are grieving. It also connects you to mental health resources like crisis hotlines, counseling services, and support organizations. There are book recommendations about having difficult conversations and talking with children. The site links to groups that provide free emotional support online and by phone, including suicide prevention services. Whether you want to learn better listening skills, help someone in crisis, or find mental health support, this page brings together many helpful resources in one place. The materials focus on building empathy, improving relationships, and knowing how to respond when someone needs support.