Independent Communities for Mental Health

Psych Central, now My Support Forums, is the Internet’s largest and oldest independent mental health online resource. Since 1995, our award-winning website has been run by mental health professionals offering reliable, trusted information and over 250 support groups to individuals struggling with a problem in their lives. We are today’s modern voice for mental health information, emotional support, and advocacy. We have a true passion and deep commitment in helping people better understand the mental health and emotional challenges of their lives. With the broadest online reach and recognition of any mental health network today, we touch the lives of over 6 million people around the world every month. We’re also proud to represent the interests of our membership of over a half million people whose lives have been touched by a mental health concern.

Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such as gambling or over-eating). Participants find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by our science-based and sensible 4-Point Program

The road to mental health begins with you; but it helps to know you’re not alone. At TherapyTribe, we believe that individuals become empowered to help themselves and others when they feel a part of something larger. Our free online support community offers members a convenient and safe place to connect. We’ve combined members from five long-standing support websites to create one fantastic wellness community. Join the larger conversation on wellness and peer support, or limit your interactions to your core support group(s) – the choice is yours. TherapyTribe contains the following independent groups: AddictiionTribe, AnxietyTribe, DepressionTribe, HIV/AidsTribe, LGBTribe, MarriageFamilyTribe, OCDTribe, TeenTribe.

7 Cups offers a variety of communities to provide support and personal connection. From this central hub, you can explore and join new communities and get updates from the communities you subscribe to. We are glad you are here.

Started in 1995, Schizophrenia.com is an internet community dedicated to providing high quality information, support and education to the family members, caregivers and individuals whose lives have been impacted by schizophrenia. We are dedicated to improving the lives of all individuals and families suffering from schizophrenia, and in speeding the research progress towards a cure.

Knowing when you need help is a sign of strength. Share your experience and join a support group to connect with those on the same path.

We’re a community of mental health innovators - researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, service user advocates, and donors from around the world - sharing innovative resources and ideas to promote mental health and improve the lives of people with mental, neurological and substance use disorders.

We create brave spaces for conversations about gender and equality.

QUOKA is the anonymous messaging exchange that increases your mental health. Get access to resources, learn tools to keep in your mental wealth toolbox, measure your mental health score, and communicate with other members anonymously all through text messaging. No endless scroll, limited distractions. Experience most of the benefits of social media without the spam! Feeling mentally strong? Join to support others.

The Mental Health Forum is a peer support forum for people who experience any form of mental health issue. It is a place where you can speak openly and anonymously about your mental health experiences. Our aim is to be the friendliest place on the web to discuss mental health issues. We bring together people from all corners of the world and from all walks of life.

Share your thoughts experiences and connect your peers in a safe, moderated peer community.

The largest and fastest growing support community for cancer, rare diseases, and chronic conditions. Millions of patients and caregivers come to Inspire for information and support from others like them in our private, anonymous, and safe environment. Join a community here and get help in every step of your journey from diagnosis through deciding treatments, to coping, to managing your condition.

Mind Oasis is a warm and welcoming online meditation community. Our mission is to bring the timeless benefits of meditation to practitioners worldwide via live streaming sessions.