I Need A Hero Chat 17+

Get help WHEN you need it. Have REAL-TIME conversations RIGHT AWAY. Forget waiting days for therapists to write back - chat immediately with HEROES.

I Need a Hero is a FREE app for people struggling with ALCOHOL, OPIATES, DEPRESSION, OR ANXIETY. It allows you to have 100% free, real-time, anonymous text conversations with volunteer HEROES who have navigated what you are experiencing.

Get help WHEN you need it. Have REAL-TIME conversations RIGHT AWAY. Forget waiting days for therapists to write back - chat immediately with HEROES.

I Need a Hero is FREE.
Everyone is completely ANONYMOUS.
REAL-time crisis texting.
Chat with Alcohol, Opiates, Depression, and Anxiety Heroes
Heroes are volunteers who help by sharing their experiences.
Creates a personalized list of matching Heroes.
FREE to download and use. No limits on use.
No in-app purchases.
Help finding nearby Clinics and Therapists.

Choose from hundreds of Heroes. I Need a Hero creates a personalized list of Heroes who best match your profile. YOU choose the ones you feel comfortable. You can even have conversations with multiple Heroes.

No one will know who you are. Everyone is ANONYMOUS - even the Heroes. Have private text conversations with a volunteer HERO and start to get your life back on track.

I Need a Hero is FREE. There are no fees. No hidden costs. No subscriptions. No catches. No nothing! It is totally free to use.
Whether you are just starting to seek guidance or can’t afford professional therapy, I Need a Hero is an excellent place to start. Often, knowing how others handled a situation is very helpful.

Get started EASILY. Create a quick profile to describe your struggle ... including ‘side’ issues that may be important (like abuse, home, work, or childhood issues) and the app will create a list of matching Heroes for you to choose from. Read their profiles and stories to find the one you are most comfortable with, then start having conversations with that HERO.


Heroes are not legal or medical professionals - they are volunteers who want to help others by sharing their experiences and hope.

Sometimes the best help is someone who has been there before. Plus, If your Hero can’t help, I Need a Hero can help you search for a clinic or therapist near you.