How StillHere Began
StillHere was founded by Megna Vegi, a student at The University of Texas at Austin, and is currently independently operated by its founder.
I created StillHere because I know what it feels like to need support and not know where to find it.
When I was twelve, someone close to me passed away. In the months and years that followed, I often felt alone in my grief. The adults around me cared and wanted to help, but I didn't always want to talk to a counselor, teacher, or someone who seemed far removed from what I was experiencing. Sometimes, when people reached out, I insisted that I didn't need help - even when I did.
What I wish I had was a place where I could connect with people my own age who understood some version of what I was going through, find support on my own terms, and have more control over when and how I reached out.
That experience became the foundation for StillHere.
I originally built StillHere to help teens and young adults navigate grief. As the platform grew, so did its purpose. Today, StillHere is designed to support young people through grief as well as challenges such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, family difficulties, and other experiences that can be hard to navigate alone.
At the center of StillHere is community. The community feed gives young people a space to share what they're going through and hear from others around their age who may understand. The resource finder helps users discover relevant support near them and online based on their location and needs - including counseling, peer-support groups, grief programs, crisis services, and other forms of support.
StillHere also gives users private tools for the moments they may not be ready to talk to another person. They can journal, track their mood and personal journey, use grounding exercises and a wellness toolkit on difficult days, or talk with StillHere.ai when they need somewhere to put what they're feeling.
None of these tools are meant to replace professional care. I built them to make the space between struggling and asking for help feel a little less empty.
My goal with StillHere is to give young people something I wish I had: a place where they can feel understood, find real support beyond the walls of their school, and take the next step at their own pace.
StillHere is independently operated and continues to grow as its community and resource network expand.
How StillHere Helps
Discover Resources
Search thousands of trusted local and virtual organizations based on location and need.
Connect with Others
Join moderated community discussions where people can share experiences, ask questions, and support one another.
AI Guidance
Receive personalized recommendations for resources, coping tools, and next steps through our AI companion.
Wellness Tools
Access breathing exercises, grounding techniques, journaling prompts, check-ins, and personalized wellness resources.
StillHere AI is designed to guide-not diagnose-and should never replace licensed professionals or emergency services.
Built Around Trust
Every feature in StillHere is guided by four principles:
Privacy comes first.
Resources are carefully reviewed before being recommended.
Communities are actively moderated to keep discussions respectful and supportive.
Technology should empower people-not replace human connection.
Trust isn't a feature. It's everything.
Here's exactly how we keep StillHere safe, transparent, and reliable.
Resource Review
Every resource is carefully reviewed by our team before being added to the platform. We verify credentials, relevance, and accessibility.
Community Moderation
Trained moderators actively monitor discussions to keep conversations respectful, supportive, and safe for everyone.
AI Recommendations
Our AI companion uses your stated needs-not sensitive personal data-to suggest relevant resources and coping tools.
Data Transparency
We collect only what's needed to improve your experience. We never sell your data or share it without consent.
Report Inaccuracies
Found something wrong? Any user can flag inaccurate information with one click, and our team reviews every report promptly.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly audit resources, gather community feedback, and refine our recommendations to keep the platform growing.
Every Number Represents Someone
Behind every statistic is a person searching for hope.
Every approved resource has the potential to change someone's life.
Every conversation is an opportunity for connection.
StillHere is constantly growing to make support more accessible around the world.
Your Privacy Matters
Your trust is important to us.
StillHere collects only the information necessary to provide personalized recommendations and improve the platform.
Participation in research is always optional and anonymized whenever possible.
You remain in control of your data and can manage your privacy settings at any time.
Questions?
We'd Love to Hear From You
Whether you have feedback, questions, partnership opportunities, or resource recommendations, we'd love to hear from you.
General Inquiries
hello@joinstillhere.org
Resource Recommendations
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Partnerships
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