Appa is a low-stress way to get support on your own terms – from someone who understands you. Appa offers 1:1 virtual mentorship to people ages 13-18, from recent college grad mentors. With Appa, teens build lifelong skills and get weekly guidance on whatever they’re dealing with, from a mentor of their choice.

At Appa, you are in control. You get to choose your mentor, when to meet, and what to talk about.

While Appa does help with mental health and confidence, Appa is not therapy. Mentorship is designed to be a more laid back and casual way to get stuff off your chest, get advice, and connect with a relatable young adult.

Appa’s mentors are recent college graduates with specific training in mentorship and mental health.

Our mentors are gamers, activists, athletes, book-nerds, musicians, content creators, and travelers. They come from very different backgrounds, but all have one thing in common—they are super easy to talk to.

You can choose your own mentor based on their shared experiences, identities, interests, or anything else you’d like. See some of our mentors here.

Once you choose your mentor, you can talk about anything! Many teens talk with their mentors about topics related to their identities, their future, their friendships, their self-image, school stress, or anything else they’re dealing with. See what some of our mentors have experience with here.

After you sign up for Appa, you’ll have the chance to choose an Appa mentor. Each week you’ll video chat with your chosen mentor, get their guidance, and learn skills related to life and mental health. You can text with your mentor whenever you want during the week. You’ll also receive short video clips every week that outline specific skills and topics.

Our main program is 12 weeks long, but lots of teens stay on for longer. If you want to finish up before 12 weeks, that’s ok too!

Your parents can know who your mentor is and whether or not you are meeting with them. Other than that, Appa does not share any personal details of discussions you have with your mentor unless we think you are at risk of hurting yourself or hurting someone else.