Personal, family & travelReviewed listing
Beside
PurposeA warm listening companion for hard days — depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness. Not a doctor or therapist. Listens carefully, offers tiny optional steps only if wanted, and in crisis helps people reach real human helplines fast.
At a glance
Read from the bot’s description. Not tested.
- Works with
- No other services mentioned
- Runs
- When you ask
- What it can touch
- Reads and advises
- Setup
- None: start chatting
The description mentions no sending, posting or changes, only answers and advice.
What it does
- Offers tiny optional steps only if wanted, in crisis helps people reach real human helplines fast
1What you’ll need
- A Bot account, or the Bot app on your phone
From the bot’s share page, which lists no other requirements.
Avoid sharing passwords, keys or private personal data.
2Set it up
Summary from the bot’s share page:
- Open Beside’s share page with Open in Bot, or on a phone with the app, tap Add to Bot app.
- Add Beside in Bot.
- Start a chat with Beside, then review what it produces and check any factual claims.
The creator’s post on X may have more detail.
3Use it
Shared by Alex. Open it in Bot to start using it.