On This Side
On This Side provides a centralized support ecosystem for trauma survivors, connecting them with vetted resources, peer networks, and educational content. The platform combines moderated forums, a self-help toolkit, and a personalized recommendation engine to create a continuous care pathway. It emphasizes safety through secure communication channels and anonymous participation options.
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- Digital Health
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- Social Networking
- Artificial Intelligence
- Wellness & Fitness Technology
Funding
Founders
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Product
Problem
Survivors of trauma often face fragmented support systems that lack coordinated, accessible resources, leaving them to navigate recovery in isolation. Existing services frequently fail to address the full spectrum of needs—emotional, social, and practical—resulting in gaps in care and increased vulnerability to re-traumatization.
Solution
On This Side provides a comprehensive support ecosystem that connects survivors with vetted resources, peer networks, and educational content in one centralized platform. The solution integrates community-building features with curated professional referrals, enabling users to access both informal peer support and formal therapeutic services seamlessly. By combining evidence-based coping tools with moderated discussion forums, the platform creates a continuous care pathway that adapts to each survivor's evolving journey. The service emphasizes safety and privacy, using secure communication channels and anonymous participation options to lower barriers to help-seeking.
Target Audience
Primary users are adult survivors of interpersonal violence, abuse, or traumatic loss, as well as their family members and friends seeking supporting resources. The platform also serves mental health professionals and community organizations looking to refer clients to a reliable support network.
Features
- Curated resource directory with verified mental health providers, support groups, and crisis services
- Moderated peer-support forums with topic-specific channels for different trauma types and recovery stages
- Interactive self-help toolkit including guided journaling prompts, grounding exercises, and progress trackers
- Secure anonymous browsing mode and encrypted messaging to protect user privacy
- Educational library with articles, videos, and webinars on trauma recovery and resilience-building
- Personalized recommendation engine that suggests relevant resources based on user-declared needs and goals