How It Works
Here's how it works.
Start a chat
No account needed. Just open the chat.
Get immediate support
AI responds right away. No waiting.
Get connected if needed
If you need more help, we'll point you to real resources and hotlines.
TETHER: You're Not Alone
A peer support system that connects you with trained volunteers. Regular check-ins, and if something seems wrong, help comes to you.
Peer Matching
Get matched with trained volunteers who understand what you're going through....
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Check-In System
Regular check-ins that don't require talking. Just let us know you're okay....
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Emergency Alerts
Missed check-ins trigger alerts. Your support network gets notified....
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100% Anonymous
No registration needed. Random ID like 'Star-1234'. End-to-end encrypted....
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TETHER connects people who need support with trained volunteer counselors. No apps to download, no accounts to create.
7 AI Therapists
Customizable AI companions with different therapeutic specialties, personalities, and cultural backgrounds to match your needs.
Dr. Aria
CBT & Crisis Intervention
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Dr. Sage
Trauma & Mindfulness
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Dr. Luna
Wellness & Sleep
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Dr. Phoenix
Motivation & Resilience
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Dr. River
ACT & Acceptance
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Dr. Kai
Life Transitions
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Dr. Harmony
Relationships
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All AI therapists use evidence-based approaches and are supervised by our multi-stage AI safety system.
Platform Features
Built with safety, accessibility, and effectiveness at its core.
24/7 Availability
Crises don't wait for business hours.
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Fast Response
We're targeting sub-200ms. Whether we hit that every time, we'll see.
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Real Resources
When you need more than AI, we connect you to hotlines and services.
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Privacy First
End-to-end encryption. We take HIPAA seriously.
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14 Languages
English, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, and ten more with cultural adaptation.
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Multi-Stage AI Safety
3-stage validation pipeline + 6 specialized safety components. We don't cut corners on safety.
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14 Languages Supported
Breaking barriers with crisis support in your language.
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Why ASTRAL CORE?
We're not trying to replace human counselors. We're trying to make sure no one's stuck waiting on hold when they need help.