True Anonymity. Real Support.
Anonymous, safe spaces for mental health, recovery, and community support. No phone numbers, no real names required. Complete confidentiality.
Create Anonymous GroupWhy Support Groups Can't Use Facebook or WhatsApp
No True Anonymity
Facebook Groups tie everything to your real identity. Profile photos, mutual friends, employment history all visible. WhatsApp requires your phone number. Impossible to stay truly anonymous.
Searchable & Public
Facebook Groups are searchable. Your participation shows up in Google. Employers, family, and friends can discover your mental health struggles or recovery journey without consent.
Data Mining Sensitive Topics
Meta uses addiction recovery discussions to target you with ads. Mental health conversations train their AI. Your most vulnerable moments become their data products.
Stigma & Judgment Risk
One screenshot from a "private" group can ruin lives. Discord servers leak constantly. Telegram channels get shared publicly. No protection from malicious members.
Algorithm Manipulation
Facebook decides what you see based on engagement, not support needs. Crisis posts get buried while drama rises. Algorithms optimize for addiction, not recovery.
Legal Compliance Risks
Government subpoenas force WhatsApp and Facebook to hand over data. Support group discussions become evidence. Legal protections for peer support don't exist on social media.
How ChatZero Compares for Support Groups
| Feature | ChatZero | Facebook Groups | Discord | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Anonymity | ✓ No real identity needed | ✗ Tied to profile | ✗ Phone number required | ~ Email required |
| No Data Mining | ✓ Zero tracking | ✗ Heavy data mining | ✗ Meta tracks metadata | ~ Some tracking |
| Not Searchable | ✓ Completely private | ✗ Google indexed | ✓ Not searchable | ~ Public servers indexed |
| End-to-End Encryption | ✓ Always on | ✗ No encryption | ✓ Yes | ✗ No encryption |
| Screenshot Protection | ✓ Notifications + blur | ✗ None | ~ Notify once | ✗ None |
| Self-Destructing Messages | ✓ Automatic timers | ✗ None | ~ Manual only | ✗ None |
| No Algorithms | ✓ Chronological only | ✗ Algorithm-driven | ✓ Chronological | ✓ Chronological |
| Legal Subpoena Protection | ✓ Zero data to hand over | ✗ Full compliance | ~ Metadata shared | ~ Some compliance |
| Free for Support Groups | ✓ Always free | ✓ Free | ✓ Free | ✓ Free |
How Support Groups Use ChatZero
Addiction Recovery Groups
AA, NA, and recovery communities share struggles, celebrate milestones, and support each other 24/7. Complete anonymity protects members from stigma and job discrimination.
Mental Health Support
Depression, anxiety, and PTSD communities connect without judgment. No real names, no traceable identities. Share coping strategies and crisis support safely.
Chronic Illness Communities
Rare disease patients, cancer survivors, and chronic pain communities share medical advice and emotional support. Privacy protects against insurance discrimination.
LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces
Questioning youth, closeted individuals, and transition support. Complete anonymity protects those in unsafe environments or conservative communities.
Domestic Violence Survivors
Abuse survivors coordinate safety plans and share resources. No phone numbers or real names protect those fleeing dangerous situations.
Grief & Loss Support
Widows, parents who lost children, and suicide loss survivors. Process grief with others who understand, without social media's toxic positivity algorithms.
Privacy Features Built for Support Groups
Complete Anonymity
No phone numbers, no real names, no profile photos. Use pseudonyms. Your identity is yours to control.
End-to-End Encryption
Every message encrypted before leaving your device. Not even ChatZero can read your conversations.
Screenshot Protection
Members get notified when screenshots are taken. Sensitive messages blur to prevent malicious sharing.
Self-Destructing Messages
Set automatic deletion timers. Crisis conversations disappear permanently to protect vulnerability.
Zero Data Collection
No tracking, no profiling, no ads targeting your struggles. Your support journey stays private.
Always Free
Support groups never pay. No premium tiers hiding safety features. Helping people matters more than profit.
Stories from Our Community
"Our recovery group left Facebook after members were outed to employers. ChatZero's anonymity lets us share honestly without fear. Three years sober and this community saved my life."
"I couldn't talk about my depression on WhatsApp—everyone knows my number. ChatZero gave me a space to be vulnerable without judgment from friends or family. Changed everything."
"Our LGBTQ+ youth group needed complete anonymity. Kids from conservative homes can explore identity safely here. Self-destructing messages protect those who aren't ready to come out."
Ready to Create a Safe Space?
Join anonymously. Always free for support groups.