Everyone deserves access to mental health support.

18percent is a free, online peer support community for mental health.

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Over 18% of Americans are living with mental health issues.

18percent is a free online community hosted on the messaging app, Slack, for anyone living with a mental health issue - no matter how small or large.

We understand the mental health concerns are widespread. In fact, in 2017 when we were founded 18.9% of Americans were living with mental illness, and today the stat is closer to 1 in 5. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)

That's why we created a community for folks to meet like-minded people. It can be hard to talk to someone who may not understand first-hand what you're going through. On 18percent you can chat in real-time with 1000's of people from around the world. Read more about 18percent.

An Active Peer-to-Peer Support Community

2.7+ Million Messages Sent Since 2017
5,000+ Messages Sent Each Day

Areas of Focus

Addiction
ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Bipolar
College and Grad School Support
Depression
Eating Disorders

LGBTQIA+
OCD
Over 30
PTSD
Religion and Spirituality
Schizophrenia
Support for Family and Friends
Teens

Interest Based Chats:
Gaming
Music, TV and Movies
Writing and Art

What our community is saying

Give Us Feedback

"Everyone here is so kind and helpful and nice, they always have ideas for you and will stand by you. Seriously, this is an amazing group of people. Thank you for being there for me."

"I’m glad I’m here. It helps a lot to have people to talk to."

"I love this app/community. I feel like I’m home, with family."

" The community is really supportive and everyone I have interacted with does their best to help each other out. It's really nice to know you're not alone going though hard times and that there is someone to talk to when you need it. I also love helping other people out when they need it."