Virtual peer-to-peer support is a reality for Harvard University students with Peer Community in the TimelyCare virtual health and well-being platform. This is an anonymous, judgment-free space where you can share and validate your life’s challenges and experiences, 24/7.

Peer Community provides the opportunity to share your thoughts, feelings, and emotions as part of a nationwide community of students who face the same challenges as you.

If you’re unfamiliar with mental health support, taking care of your mental well-being can be stressful, or even scary. Peer Community within TimelyCare offers a safe first step to begin your mental health journey. How do I access Peer Community? It’s easy!

Simply follow these steps:

Just follow these simple steps:

1. Download the  app: timelycare.com/harvard

2. Register with your school email address.

3. Select “Community” in the bottom toolbar. This is where you’ll see new and old posts from your peers where you can comment and show support.

4. Select “Agree & Continue” when the pop-up box regarding community rules appears.

5. Select the “+” sign in the lower-right corner to start a new post.

6. Type your thoughts, feelings, and/or emotions into the text box. Remember, everything you post is anonymous. 7. Choose the category that best describes your post.

8. Click “Post.”