Problem

Most people struggle alone for years

And it makes it nearly impossible to see improvement. The person might turn to friends and family, but they overreact or aren’t able to effectively support because they can’t relate. On top of that, professional help or in-person groups can be expensive, and it takes a lot of courage to get there.

Even those attending in-person groups (e.g. AA) feel isolated between weekly meetings

For the minority who do join a group-based program, meetings are usually held only once a week — leaving participants largely on their own the other six days of the week.

Solution

Relay helps users…

• Get matched into a team of 5-8 peers
• Experience meaningful connection and avoid slipping back into isolation
• Find shame-free accountability
• Train emotional awareness and understand patterns/triggers
• Throw a red flag (i.e. SOS) with a single tap to let their team know they need help when feeling vulnerable

Since launching in September 2021, 79% of our users have reported seeing improvement within their first month of using the app.

Why we’re tackling this

Members on our team have struggled personally with addiction and saw first-hand the power that comes from forming an effective team of peers for connection and accountability. We’ve also had many friends and loved ones who have dealt with these challenges, and so it’s a problem we’re deeply passionate about solving.