Support Groups and Peer Support
These services offer support from trained peers, facilitated groups, or communities of people facing similar challenges. None replaces a licensed therapist, but many people find them a practical first step or a useful complement to one-on-one care.
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Circles runs professionally facilitated audio support groups for people recovering from narcissistic relationships and divorce. Sessions are led by licensed counselors or certified coaches, run throughout the day, and can be joined anonymously.
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Coa offers live and on-demand group classes led by therapists, covering topics like burnout, conflict, and emotional patterns. It describes itself as a gym for mental health, with structured exercises and group discussion woven into each session.
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7 Cups connects people seeking emotional support with trained volunteer listeners through free, anonymous text chat available at any hour. Paid therapy with licensed professionals is also available for those who want to go further.
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Wisdo matches you with a community of people who have been through something similar, from caregiving and chronic illness to major life transitions. Trained peer coaches and moderated group discussions are available around the clock.
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HeyPeers provides video support groups, real-time chatrooms, and one-on-one sessions with certified peer supporters, all organized by topic and condition. Every session is facilitated by someone with relevant lived experience rather than a licensed therapist.
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Supportiv offers anonymous, moderated peer-support chat available at any hour. You describe what you're going through and the platform matches you with a small group of peers facing something similar.