What would feel helpful?
No wrong answer. You can change your mind anytime.
Choose one to see a low-pressure next step.
You are not alone
A safe place to reach when everything feels like too much.
Still Here is a support space for teens dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts. Tell us what you need, talk to someone by text or call, or just find resources at your own pace. No judgment — whenever you're ready.
Your space, your pace
Start wherever you are.
Pick a starting point, check in with yourself, or just explore. Nothing here is saved or sent.
Quick check-in
How does this moment feel? You can skip this.
There’s no score or follow-up. Just a moment to notice how you’re doing.
A small reset
Try a gentle senses check, or leave it for later.
A few seconds to notice what’s around you. Skip anything that doesn’t feel right.
This is just an optional exercise, not crisis support. See safety options.
Not sure what to say?
Pick a topic for an optional message starter.
“Something’s going on, but I don’t know how to explain it yet.”
One place to start for something else
Browse gentle, practical ideas. Take what helps and leave the rest.
A small next stepUse it, change it, or ignore it. Nothing is sent from this page.
You’re in control of what you share. Still Here is peer support, not therapy or an emergency service.
Read safety detailsWhere to start
Three ways to find what you need
Straight answers
Support should come with clear expectations.
Your real name is optional
You can leave your name blank. A support request still asks for a way to reply, so check the privacy details before sharing.
Read our privacy detailsPeer support, with clear limits
Our volunteers are peers, not therapists or crisis responders. We can listen, but we can’t provide professional or urgent care.
Understand the limitsKnow who may see your message
Approved volunteers and the founder can read support messages. Live chat starts with an automated assistant; learn how information is handled.
See who can access itTake your time
Not ready to talk? That's okay.
You can look through resources without starting a conversation. If you decide to reach out later, you can choose to send a message or ask for a call.
Want to volunteer here?
Be the person someone needed on their hardest day.
Our volunteers answer live chats and messages from teens dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts — listening without judgment, offering support, and guiding people to help when they need it most. It's real responsibility, so every application is personally reviewed before you're given access.
Apply to volunteerPlease read this
Still Here is a peer support space, run by volunteers. We are not medical professionals, therapists, counselors, or crisis responders, and we are not certified, licensed, or professionally trained. Nothing here is medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice, and talking with us is not a substitute for treatment from a qualified provider.
Still Here is not an emergency or crisis service. We cannot guarantee that anyone is available at a given time or that messages are monitored or answered right away. Please do not rely on us for urgent or life-threatening situations.
If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or your local emergency number right now. You can also text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. These services are free, confidential, and staffed by trained crisis counselors 24/7.
By using Still Here you understand and accept that support is offered by peers on a best-effort, as-is basis, and that Still Here and its volunteers are not responsible or liable for decisions you make based on your conversations here.