Weekly Mental Health Support Calls for Metal Fans

We believe relationships have the power to heal our mental health. Connect with another music fan and grow together over the course of a year.

What it means for you

You’ll have someone dedicated to supporting your mental health, ensuring you don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.

These weekly calls will help you feel less overwhelmed by the struggles you encounter and provide a sense of care, reminding you that you matter.

Over the course of a year, you'll meet every week and experience real improvements in your life.

Our supporters have faced and overcome their own mental health struggles, so you don’t have to navigate it alone.

You can share anything without fear of being a burden, knowing they’re here to listen and help.

Each supporter is trained by research and HeartSupport staff, so you can trust in the relationship you’ll build together. Over time, these healthy relationships can be a powerful source of healing for you.

How Support Calls Have Helped Others

Below, you will find stories from others who’ve experienced positive change and growth through Support Calls.

~ Korn fan

“I had someone to talk to constantly and someone I made a friend out of.”

~ Tool fan

“Since joining, it has been harder to fall into depressive swings.”

~ NF fan

“I’ve been able to get better with my social anxiety.”

~ Shinedown fan

“I finally had someone to talk to when I didn’t have anyone else.”

~ Slipknot fan

“I went to therapy and got on medication for my anxiety.”

~ Limp Bizkit fan

“I have been able to create a lifelong friendship.”

~ Korn fan

“I’m able to talk to others about what I’m struggling with more than before.”

Why It Works

Research shows these four practices improve your mental health:

Having someone deeply listen to you

You’ll be paired with a peer supporter who has exceptional empathy and compassion and is highly trained in listening.

Spending time with people who have overcome struggles similar to yours

You’ll be paired with a peer supporter who has confidence in their own mental health and can relate to the struggles that you face.

Having someone who unconditionally accepts and believes in you

You’ll be paired with a peer supporter who will accept and love you regardless of who you love, the color of your skin, what you believe, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you.

Having someone help you see the positive in yourself and in your circumstances

You’ll be paired with a peer supporterwho can help you see the difficulties in life from a different and encouraging perspective.

100% of people who complete the program report positive changes in their life.

Ensuring the program works for you

We pair YOU with a staff member whose role is to ensure your experience goes smoothly and is impactful.

Every month they check in with you to ensure that your relationship is developing, your conversations feel meaningful and that you have everything you need.

They advocate for you, celebrate your progress with you, and help handle any issues that you experience in the process.

Get Started with Support Calls

1. Sign up

Click the button to sign up for the program.

2. Get matched

We connect you with a trained caller who is close in age and shares interests with you.

3. First call

Set a time and join your first call.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Anyone over the age of 18!

  • Meet every week with your supporter to talk about your life. Highs, lows and everything in between. They’re here to help you process those things and grow in confidence in handling it all.

  • That’s a normal part of the process. Sometimes it’s hard to talk to people we don’t know or even know what’s “wrong” with our lives to be able to share.

    Supporters help you get talking and, over time, as your relationship develops, those conversations get deeper and more impactful.

    The important part is to keep showing up.

  • HeartSupport staff will check in with you every month and help address any issues you’re facing. You’re safe to voice those feelings, and you’ll have an advocate who will help solve any problems that arise.

    We’ve got your back!

  • 100% of people who complete the program report that it has impacted their life for the better.

    The Support Calls program has been helping people for 8 years, and we’re confident it will work for you if you show up and engage with your supporter.