Supportiv, the digital health app that matches users with live, moderated support groups has been awarded a $25,000 grant by Columbia University’s Tamer Fund for Social Ventures. The app came out of stealth in June 2018 having already helped over 48,000 users feel less stressed, lonely, angry, sad, anxious, and depressed. It is available on the App Store and Google Play. Typically, Supportiv’s users pay $0.15 per minute for the anonymous peer support that’s led by a trained moderator. The premise is that those who are struggling with life challenges prefer the help of real people who can identify with their circumstances and hardships, which is not necessarily what a therapist can offer. The grant from the Tamer Fund for Social Ventures will provide over 150,000 minutes of peer support free of charge for vulnerable and low-income community members. More specifically, the grant will eliminate the cost of the service for high school students seeking emotional support, particularly in the wake of the series of school shootings driving fear and anxiety across America. The grant will also provide free access as needed to the victims of natural disasters—such as floods, wildfires, mudslides, and volcanic eruptions—who are experiencing grief, loss, and frustration.