You are a minor or under the care of a legal guardian.
You are experiencing an urgent crisis or emergency situation.
You are mandated to undergo therapy by a court order or any other authority.
You lack a device with internet connectivity or a reliable internet connection.
Messaging : Engage in therapeutic exchanges with your counselor through messages, allowing you to communicate at your own pace and convenience. (This service is not active at the moment)
Live Chat : Have real-time conversations with your counselor via live chat, enabling immediate support and guidance. (This service is not active at the moment)
Phone Calls : Connect with your counselor over the phone, providing you with a more direct and personal interaction. (This service is not active at the moment.)/p>
Video conferencing : Experience face-to-face sessions with your counselor through video conferencing, enhancing the sense of connection and understanding. (Active and preferred way to get in touch at the moment)
We strive to deliver a web experience that is aligned with the most recent Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) at the AA level, published by World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
If you are on a desktop browser, you can enable and launch the accessibility preferences by visiting the Accessibility page.
For mobile users, we recommend using your device’s native accessibility features. Instructions for iPhone can be found here , and for Android can be found here.
There are many studies that confirm the effectiveness of the online medium for making life changes. For example, a study published by JMIR Publications and conducted by researchers from University of California - Berkeley, University of California - San Francisco, and the San Francisco General Hospital, concluded that “users of Helply experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform.” You can read the full study here.
Our confidence in the platform comes primarily from the feedback and testimonials we receive from users. Every day we are excited to hear from more people about the way this service helped them make a tremendous change in their lives.
To learn more about how counselors treat your confidential information, please see Will my counselor treat what I say as confidential?.The information that you share is also protected by data privacy laws, for more information see our Privacy Policy. Here are some things that might be helpful to know:
We have built state-of-the-art technology, operations, and infrastructure with the goal of protecting your privacy and safeguarding the information you provide
You can always select the "Remove Message" button to remove messages that you’ve sent to your counselor.
All the messages between you and your counselor are secured and encrypted by banking-grade 256-bit encryption.
Our servers are distributed across multiple Tier 4- AWS Data Centers for optimal security and protection.
Our Platform is HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certified.
Our browsing encryption system (SSL) follows modern best practices.
Our databases are encrypted and scrambled so they essentially become useless in the unlikely event that they are stolen or compromised.
We don't work with any insurance companies so nothing needs to be shared, reported or filed with them.
If you wish for any of your information or records to be released to a third party, please let your counselor know so that they can facilitate the release.