I'm having a craving.

That's okay. You're here. Let's ride this out.

Self-Compassion

Be kind to yourself

To connect with a prayer warrior, we need to create an account for you. Your identity stays completely anonymous to warriors — they only see “someone needs prayer.”

If you are in immediate danger, call 911

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988·SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-4357(Free, confidential, 24/7)

How Anchored Hope Works

A simple, guided process to help you navigate cravings with awareness and support.

Step 1

Recognize

When a craving hits, start a session. Answer simple HALT+B questions to understand what you're really feeling.

Step 2

Cope

Choose from 7 evidence-based coping tools: urge surfing, grounding, breathing, journaling, visualization, body scan, or self-compassion.

Step 3

Connect

With one tap, real people begin praying for you — and they'll never know who you are. Your identity stays completely private.

7 Evidence-Based Coping Tools

Inspired by the Seeking Safety framework, each tool is designed to ground you in the present moment. No signup required.

Urge Surfing

Ride the craving wave — observe it rise, peak, and fall without acting on it.

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

Name 5 things you see, 4 you hear, 3 you can touch, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.

Box Breathing

Breathe in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4, hold for 4. With a calming visual guide.

Journaling

Free-write what you're feeling right now. Your entries are private and saved securely.

Safe Place Visualization

Picture your safest place in vivid detail. A guided imagery exercise.

Body Scan

Progressive attention from head to toes. Notice sensations without judgment.

Compassion Letter

Write a kind letter to yourself, as if from a friend who loves you deeply.

You Are Covered in Prayer

When you tap “Send Prayer Request,” real people — Prayer Warriors — immediately begin praying for you. They will never see your name, your email, or anything that identifies you. All they know is that someone needs prayer right now.

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Completely Anonymous

Your name and identity are never shared with anyone. Period.

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Real People Praying

Not a bot, not a message board. Real humans lifting you up in the moment.

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Immediate Support

Warriors are notified in real time. You are not alone in this moment.

All a Prayer Warrior sees is: “Someone needs prayer right now.”
Never a name. Never details. Just a soul reaching out — and people who care enough to respond.

Want to be one of the people who shows up for others?

Become a Prayer Warrior

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anchored Hope?

Anchored Hope is a free web app for people in recovery from addiction. It helps you manage cravings through guided awareness questions (HALT+B), evidence-based coping exercises, and optional anonymous prayer support.

Do I need to sign up to use the coping tools?

No. All coping tools — urge surfing, breathing, grounding, body scan, journaling, safe place visualization, and self-compassion — are completely free to use without an account. Signup is only needed to save your progress, log victories, or connect with prayer warriors.

Is Anchored Hope free?

Yes, Anchored Hope is completely free to use. All coping tools work instantly without an account.

Is my identity protected?

Absolutely. When you send a prayer request, the only thing a Prayer Warrior sees is: 'Someone needs prayer right now.' They never see your name, your email, what you wrote in your journal, or any identifying details. You are completely anonymous — always.

What is the HALT+B assessment?

HALT+B stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, and Bored. It's a well-known recovery framework that helps identify what's really driving a craving, so you can address the root cause.

What are the coping tools based on?

Our coping tools are inspired by the Seeking Safety framework — an evidence-based approach to recovery. They include urge surfing, grounding, breathing, journaling, visualization, body scanning, and self-compassion exercises.

Every Moment of Strength Matters

You don't have to face cravings alone. The tools are free, no account needed.

Use a Coping Tool Now Create Account to Save Progress

If you are in immediate danger, call 911

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988·SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-4357(Free, confidential, 24/7)

Anchored Hope is a support tool, not a substitute for professional medical or mental health treatment.