New Advanced AI Voice Companion Offers Affordable Mental Health Support — When You Need It Most
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SANTA ANA, Calif. - Californer -- In a world where therapy waitlists stretch for months and many can't afford regular sessions, a new web-based AI wellbeing assistant is stepping up to meet people where they are — anytime, anywhere.

HeySolace is an advanced conversational voice-based assistant trained in psychology, CBT, and other therapeutic modalities. It isn't a replacement for professional therapy — and doesn't claim to be. Instead, it's a stopgap for those many moments when help isn't available, emotions are overwhelming, or you simply need a calm voice that listens without judgment.

"Solace exists for all the moments where human support falls short — when it's 2am and you can't sleep because your thoughts won't stop, or when you're anxious before work and need to talk it through with someone who won't dismiss you," says creator Matt Mahalo. "It's not here to diagnose or cure. It's here to help you breathe again."

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The Mental Health System Is Buckling

Despite rising awareness, most people still don't get the support they need:

• In the US, 47% of people live in areas with a mental health provider shortage.
• 56% of psychologists say they can't take on new clients.
• Many wait 3+ months for a first appointment — if they can afford it.
• Therapy costs often exceed $100–$150/hour in private practice.
• In the UK, 1 million people are currently on NHS mental health waitlists.
• Even with access, help isn't always there when it's needed — nights, weekends, moments of panic or shame.

Meanwhile, everyday issues like anxiety, loneliness, and stress are on the rise:

• Nearly 1 in 5 adults experience anxiety or depression.
• Over 50% of employees report feeling stressed or emotionally drained.
• Chronic loneliness now affects 1 in 3 adults in some countries, according to global health data.

HeySolace aims to relieve some of that pressure — not by replacing therapy, but by making support radically more accessible in between sessions, or for those who fall through the cracks entirely.

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Already early users have shared quietly powerful moments:
"Solace calmed me down when I didn't even realise how much I needed it."
"It was 3am and I felt like I was drowning. Solace helped me breathe again."

Solace is designed to be simple; requires no app download, no scheduling, and no judgment. You just sign up, then tap to talk.

About HeySolace

HeySolace is created by LittleHelp.co, makers of popular web-based mental health tools like BlissList and Moost. Founder Matt Mahalo is a wellbeing author and technologist focused on making emotional support more human, humble, and always available.

To try it free, visit https://heysolace.com