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Astral Core

Life-Saving Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Crisis Intervention Platform

Executive Summary

Life-Saving Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Crisis Intervention Platform

200ms
Response Time
FREE
Forever
24/7
Always Available
ZERO
Barriers to Entry

Mission: No one should face a mental health crisis alone. Free forever. No paywalls. No registration required.

Vision: A zero-barrier, AI-powered crisis intervention platform that connects people in mental health emergencies with trained peer supporters in under 200 milliseconds.

The Crisis We're Solving

1 in 8
People globally suffer from mental health disorders (WHO)
2.4M+
Annual calls to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
85%
Of individuals with mental health conditions receive no treatment

Current Barriers to Crisis Support

Registration Friction

Registration requirements create barriers during emergencies when every second counts

Cost Barriers

Financial constraints prevent access to immediate professional help

Long Wait Times

Average 10+ minute response time during critical moments

Limited Availability

Lack of 24/7 human support and geographic limitations

Our Revolutionary Solution: The Tether System

A revolutionary peer-to-peer connection model that creates persistent support relationships between crisis survivors and trained volunteers, with AI-powered matching and real-time emergency pulse capabilities.

⚡
Instant Anonymous Access

Zero registration required • 200ms response time • End-to-end encryption • 24/7 availability

🧠
AI-Powered Crisis Detection

89.3% accuracy • 7.2 days early warning • Real-time sentiment analysis • Automatic 988 escalation

🔗
Tether Connection Engine

Persistent support relationships • Emergency pulse system • Smart matching algorithm • Bidirectional support

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Professional Integration

Warm handoff to 988 Lifeline • Local emergency services • Geolocation for resources • Healthcare referrals

Market Opportunity

$17.52B
Mental Health Apps Market by 2030
14.6%
Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

Competitive Advantages

  • vs. Crisis Text Line: Peer-to-peer model, persistent relationships, AI-powered matching
  • vs. Mental Health Apps: Crisis-first design, immediate anonymous access, real human connection
  • vs. Traditional Hotlines: 200ms response, ongoing support, digital-native interface

Why gBETA? Why Now?

URGENT

Every day we delay launch, people in mental health crises face unnecessary barriers to getting help.

Perfect Fit for gBETA Program

  • ✓ High social impact aligning with gener8tor's mission
  • ✓ Innovative technology addressing real-world crisis
  • ✓ Scalable business model with clear path to sustainability
  • ✓ Experienced founder ready for intensive coaching

Immediate Funding Needs: $150,000

  • 60% Development ($90,000): Lead developer, cloud infrastructure, AI training
  • 25% Operations ($37,500): Legal compliance, insurance, marketing, training
  • 15% Reserve ($22,500): Emergency buffer, unexpected costs

Join Us in Saving Lives

Astral Core isn't just another mental health app—it's a fundamental reimagining of how we support each other during life's darkest moments.

6 months: Platform launched with core features
12 months: 10,000+ active users, proven impact
24 months: Global expansion, healthcare partnerships
5 years: Industry standard for peer-to-peer crisis support

Together, we can make mental health support truly accessible to everyone, everywhere, always.