How IsThereSomebody can help you:

• Feel less alone.
• Meet like-minded people who understand your struggles.
• Be honest about how you are feeling, without fear of being judged.
• Seek support from others who have gone through a similar experience.
• Ask questions, share insights, and support others in the Community.
• Find and share resources that have helped you.
• Find out what has worked for other people.
• Engage in conversation, without the discomfort of joining a face-to-face or video call group.
• Build friendships through mutual experiences.
• Learn more about addiction and coping mechanisms.
• Be signposted to the most relevant professional help for your situation.
• Reach out when you need to, whatever time of day, to somebody who understands.

How it works:

• Tell us about yourself and your loved one’s addiction, all anonymously. By design, we collect no personally identifying information, so you can be confident in your anonymity and safety on IsThereSomebody.
• We match your profile to others with similar experiences. You can expect your matches to be in a similar age range, in a similar relationship to their friend or loved one (e.g., husband, daughter, parent), and dealing with similar addictions.
• Read others’ stories, connect, and chat with your matches to get support with specific issues or just to vent. All messages shared on the app are encrypted, so nobody other than you and the person you’re messaging can see what you say. You can also block, report, or remove a connection at any time, so you’re in full control over who you talk to.
• Visit the Community—a space to share, support, and learn. Post a thought, ask a question, or share an article that helped you. Whether you’re looking for guidance or offering encouragement, every conversation helps someone feel a little less alone.
• Your profile lets us recommend specific professional organisations that may be able to help you and your loved one. If one-on-one support from other members isn’t enough, we provide easy access to professional organisations that offer resources and services tailored to your situation.