A real person is here.
Every conversation here is with a trained peer who understands. Say as much or as little as you want. Free and confidential.
- No account
- Confidential
- Real people, not a chatbot
One helpline. Choose how you want to talk.
Same people, same care — pick whatever feels easiest today. We aim to be available any time and answer as soon as a volunteer is free; if no one is available, try again later or schedule a time.
Chat
Type at your own pace. Anonymous, no account.
- Anonymous, no account
- Free, no time limit
- Trained volunteers
Call
Toll-free in the US; local numbers in the UK and Australia.
- Toll-free in the US
- Local numbers in the UK and AU
- A real person answers
Web call
Talk through your browser, nothing to install.
- Works in any browser
- No phone number needed
- Same trained peers
Schedule
Book a chat or a call at a time that suits you.
- Chat or call
- Choose the day and time
- At least 72 hours ahead
In immediate danger? Please use a crisis line first.
Our helpline is peer support, not emergency care. Crisis lines answer 24/7 and can send help.
What happens when you reach out
A trained volunteer answers
As soon as a volunteer is free. No script, no sales pitch.
You say as much or as little as you want
Silence is fine. Crying is fine. Anger is fine.
A first name or an alias is enough
We are here to listen.
We point you onward if you need more
If you need a therapist, a group, or a crisis line, we have resources to help find that information.
If you need to schedule
Who will I talk to?
A trained volunteer — many of whom left religion themselves. The same people answer whether you chat, call or schedule a time.
What if I need to cancel?
Reply to the confirmation email, or come back and schedule another time.
What happens after I submit?
A volunteer reads your request and emails you to confirm the time, or to agree another one if it does not work. Check your spam folder just in case.
Helpline numbers
Call whichever is closest. If no one picks up, you can chat, make a web call, or schedule a conversation.
Need more than peer support?
Peer support is a start. When you need licensed care, the Secular Therapy Project can match you with a therapist who keeps religion out of the room.