The Porch is a dedicated peer-listening space for adults. We do not provide therapy, counseling, medical, legal, dating, or crisis services.
Emergency & Crisis Resources
If you are in immediate danger, experiencing thoughts of self-harm, or facing an acute mental health crisis, please reach out to dedicated emergency services right away. You are not alone, and help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Important Notice: The Porch Is Not a Crisis Service
The Porch connects adults with everyday people who offer a listening ear and general conversation. Porch Sitters are not acting as licensed therapists, counselors, medical professionals, legal advisers, financial advisers, or emergency responders. If you are experiencing an emergency or acute distress, the free and confidential crisis resources below are staffed by trained professionals ready to assist you right now.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US & Canada)
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Available by call or text in English and Spanish, plus services for deaf and hard of hearing.
Call or Text: 988 • Online: 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line (US, UK, Canada)
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. Connect with a crisis volunteer to de-escalate acute moments and receive empathetic, immediate support.
Text HOME to 741741 (US/Canada) or 85258 (UK)
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
Trained counselors providing 24/7, confidential suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ young people.
Call 1-866-488-7386 • Text START to 678-678
Veterans Crisis Line
Dedicated, caring, qualified VA responders. Many are veterans themselves, ready to support veterans, service members, and loved ones.
Dial 988, then press 1 • Text 838255
United Kingdom & Australia Support
UK: Samaritans offers 24/7 free emotional support (Call 116 123) or NHS (Call 111). Australia: Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support (Call 13 11 14).
UK: Call 116 123 • Australia: Call 13 11 14
International Helplines (Worldwide)
If you are located outside these countries, free and confidential support is available from vetted crisis organizations across more than 130 countries.
Visit: findahelpline.com or befrienders.org
When You're Ready, There's a Seat for You
When you are safe, grounded, and simply looking for someone to listen to your everyday life, thoughts, or reflections, The Porch will be here waiting with an open ear.
Come as you are. Be heard.
A quiet, welcoming sanctuary for adults who need an attentive, nonjudgmental human listener to share what's on their mind.
MANDATORY DISCLOSURE: The Porch is a private peer-listening platform designed for adults who desire human conversation. Porch Sitters are not acting as licensed therapists, psychologists, physicians, legal advisers, or emergency responders. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, thoughts of self-harm, or an emergency, please exit this site and immediately contact emergency medical services or call/text 988 (USA/Canada).
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