Peer support for life's challenges
Begin your mental wellness journey with hundreds of free online support groups led by qualified peer supporters. Connect with people who understand your experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
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Online Support Groups
Support from people who actually get it.
Join with others facing similar challenges in confidential small group sessions with the option to participate anonymously.
- Topics for every journey
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From ADHD and chronic illness to grief, veterans' support, and healing through music, there's a group for what you're going through right now.
- Safe, moderated, & confidential
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Most groups are led by Certified Peer Supporters. Some of our trusted organizations train and supervise their peer supporters or even use therapists to facilitate their groups. Join anonymously if you'd like—your privacy always comes first.
- Free and Simple
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Most of our groups cost nothing, and there are no limits to how many you can join! Some of our facilitator-led groups charge a small fee that goes directly to them.
- No Pressure, No Commitment
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Drop in once or come back every week. No signup hoops, no contracts, no limits, no judgment—just show up when you need it.
More free support groups than anywhere else
Over 1,000 support group meetings are scheduled on HeyPeers each month, and every one of them is led by a Certified Peer Supporter, or an organization-trained peer supporter. Whenever you are ready, there is a group for you.
HeyPeers services have been independently selected as “The Best” by
More Ways to Get Support
Groups, chatrooms, and 1on1 support
Everyone's journey is different. Pick the format that feels right for you, or combine them.
- Support Groups
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Join a live video meeting with a small group of peers facing similar challenges. Meetings are confidential, and each one is facilitated by a Certified Peer Supporter or an organization-trained peer supporter.
- Chatrooms
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Message with peers any time in confidential chatrooms where you can find support and encouragement between meetings. A qualified peer supporter leads each chatroom.
- 1on1 Peer Support
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Connect 1on1 with a certified peer supporter who has lived through challenges like yours. Search by experience and find someone who truly understands.
Trusted by the best nonprofit organizations
We are proud to partner with the best nonprofit organizations to provide peer support to their members.
"The experience was a blessing; I returned from the meeting feeling better, related to others, and learned more about depression and some recovery techniques."
Our Mission
Why HeyPeers works?
Getting help should feel simple, safe, and human. HeyPeers connects you to people who've lived what you're living—through video-based support groups and Chat rooms led by a qualified peer supporter. Browse a group, drop into a conversation, or schedule one-on-one time. From any device. Whenever you're ready.
Common questions
A few things people usually want to know before joining their first group.
- Is HeyPeers therapy?
- No. HeyPeers offers peer support. Groups, chatrooms, and 1on1 Peer Support are led by a Certified Peer Supporter or an organization-trained peer supporter with lived experience—not therapists. Peer support works well alongside therapy, but it does not replace it.
- What does it cost?
- Creating an account is free, and most support groups are free to join. Some groups ask a small fee that covers the meeting leader's time. You do not need a credit card to sign up.
- Can I stay anonymous?
- Yes. Meetings are confidential, you can join without showing your full name, and you decide what you share.
- Who leads the groups?
- Every group and chatroom is led by a Certified Peer Supporter or an organization-trained peer supporter, someone who has faced similar challenges and knows how to guide a safe, supportive conversation. 1on1 Peer Support is provided by a Certified Peer Supporter.
- How do I find the right group?
- Browse groups by topic, from grief and ADHD, to chronic illness and veterans support. Most people try a few groups before they find the one that fits best, and that is completely normal. If you would rather talk one-on-one, you can search certified peer supporters by their lived experience.
- What if I am in crisis right now?
- HeyPeers is not a crisis service. If you are in the US or Canada and need help now, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
Start your journey to mental wellness
You might feel anxious about trying peer support—that's normal. Most people feel encouraged after attending their first group. After a few meetings, they usually find the group that feels comfortable and becomes a powerful force in their lives. It's free to try, and there's a support group right now.
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