Questions
Honest answers, before you reach out.
- Is this therapy?
- No. Hey Text Me First is peer support. It isn't therapy, mental-health treatment, crisis intervention, medical advice, or legal advice. If you're in crisis, please reach out to a qualified professional or your local emergency line — in the US, call or text 988.
- Who reads my messages?
- One human — the person behind Hey Text Me First. Your drafts are not shared, sold, or used to train anything.
- Do I have to share my full story?
- No. Share only what's needed to understand the situation. Full names and highly identifying details are never required.
- What if I just need to vent?
- That counts. Sometimes finishing the sentence out loud is the whole point — that's what the Unsent Folder is for. Nothing you write there is saved or sent.
- How much does it cost?
- The Draft Box is $15 for a single message, Talk It Through is $30 for a full situation, and In Your Corner is $50/month for ongoing support. Checkout runs through Buy Me a Coffee.
- How fast will I hear back?
- Draft Box and Talk It Through responses: within 24 hours on weekdays. Membership requests: within one business day.