The late-night corner
Still up? You’re not the only one.
Nearly 4 in 10 people who reach out on Talking-Buddy do it between 9 PM and 5 AM, when everyone they’d usually call is asleep.
Breathe in
A little quieter? If something is still on your mind, say it out loud to a real person. No advice, no judgment.
Talk to a real personIt can take a minute to ring through, so stay on the line. Anonymous, pay per minute, no subscription.
Three small things for tonight
Dim the screenTurn brightness all the way down. Your eyes will thank you.
Park tomorrowWrite the first thing you’ll do tomorrow on a note. Then let it wait there.
Say it onceA thought that loops gets smaller once it’s said out loud to someone.
Do an ARK (a random act of kindness): send this corner to someone who’s up late too.
Not sleepy yet? Try tonight’s question.
Buddy Bear is our mascot. Every call is with a real human listener. Talking-Buddy is peer support, not therapy or a crisis line. In crisis? Call or text 988 (US and Canada).