The Mission

No one should face a mental health crisis alone

Free forever. No paywalls. No registration required.

Peer-to-peer crisis intervention platform connecting people in mental health emergencies with trained volunteer supporters through accessible digital technology.

2.4M+
Annual calls to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Proven demand for crisis support
10+ min
Average wait time on crisis hotlines
Too long during emergencies
85%
Of people with mental health conditions receive no treatment
Massive unmet need
24/7
Our platform availability
Immediate access when needed

The Tether System

Connecting people in crisis with trained peer supporters who understand their experience.

Instant Anonymous Access

No registration required • Direct platform access • Privacy-focused design • Connection to available peer supporters

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Peer-to-Peer Matching

Compatibility-based pairing • Shared experience matching • Ongoing support relationships • Community building

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Professional Integration

Clear escalation to 988 Lifeline • Emergency services connection • Mental health resource directory • Healthcare referrals

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Secure & Private

End-to-end encryption • HIPAA-compliant infrastructure • Anonymous conversations • Optional conversation deletion

Supporting Those Who Serve

Specialized peer support for veterans, first responders, and others in high-stress service careers.

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Veterans Support

Veteran-to-veteran matching • VA system integration • Military-specific support groups • Understanding of service-related trauma

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First Responders

Police, Fire, EMS, Paramedics • Profession-specific peer matching • Confidential crisis intervention • Job-specific trauma understanding

Social Enterprise Business Model

A for-profit company with a social mission - sustainable revenue funds free crisis services for those who need them most.

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Always Free Crisis Services

Crisis intervention • Anonymous chat • Peer support • Emergency escalation • No barriers to life-saving help

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Sustainable Revenue Model

Healthcare system partnerships • Corporate wellness contracts • Training services • Grant funding • Premium wellness features for those who can afford them

How We Make Money While Serving Our Mission

We operate as a social enterprise - a profitable business that reinvests revenue into our social mission. Crisis intervention stays free forever, while optional wellness services and B2B partnerships generate sustainable funding.

Market Opportunity & Funding Strategy

$17.5B
Mental health technology market by 2030
Large addressable market for B2B partnerships
$500K+
Available grant funding for mental health innovation
Initial funding to prove social impact
$150K
Total funding needed for 12-month development and growth
Path to revenue sustainability
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Grant Opportunities

SAMHSA • NIMH SBIR • CDC Injury Prevention • VA Research Grants • Foundation grants

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Healthcare Partnerships

Hospital systems • Insurance partnerships • Employee assistance programs • Telehealth integration

12-Month Development Roadmap

Clear milestones with realistic user growth and funding targets

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Months 1-4: Platform Launch

Core Features: Anonymous crisis chat • Basic peer matching • Emergency escalation • 988 integration

Goals: 20 trained volunteers • 100 beta users • Platform stability testing

Funding: $75K for development and initial operations

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Months 5-8: Scale & Enhance

New Features: Smart matching • Volunteer training program • Mobile apps • Safety protocols

Goals: 100 trained volunteers • 1,000 active users • First impact metrics

Funding: $50K for scaling and team expansion

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Months 9-12: Partnerships & Growth

Expansion: Healthcare partnerships • Professional integrations • Specialized support (veterans/first responders)

Goals: 200+ volunteers • 5,000 active users • Revenue partnerships established

Funding: $25K operations + partnership revenue

Year 1 Success Metrics

5,000
Active users by month 12
200+
Trained volunteer supporters
$150K
Total funding needed
95%+
Crisis session success rate target

Perfect Partnership: Why gBETA

Alignment with gBETA's Mission

  • High social impact addressing critical healthcare need
  • Scalable technology platform with clear growth potential
  • Ethical business model balancing impact and sustainability
  • Experienced founder ready for intensive mentorship
  • Market timing advantage with post-pandemic mental health awareness

Join Us in Saving Lives

Every day we delay launch, people in mental health crises face unnecessary barriers to getting help.

The technology exists. The market demand is proven. The team is ready.

With gBETA's support, we can launch in 4 months and serve 5,000 users by year-end.

Together, we can ensure no one ever faces a mental health crisis alone.