Patch is a private, gentle way to share how you're really doing — and know how your people are doing too.
What is Patch
No likes. No followers. No feed to perform for. Just the people you chose, and honest check-ins that actually mean something.
Each day, share how you're really doing — good, okay, anxious, low, overwhelmed, or struggling. No filters required.
Your check-in goes to a small, private group of people you trust. No strangers, no algorithms, no public feed.
When someone in your patch is having a hard time, you'll know — so you can show up before they have to ask.
How it works
Patch takes less than 30 seconds a day. It's meant to fit into life, not take it over.
Each day, tap how you're feeling. Add a note if you want — or don't. Either way, your patch will know you checked in.
The people in your patch see how you're doing. Not your whole world — just the few people who really matter.
When someone's struggling, reach out. Send a message, make a call, or just let them know you see them.
The more you check in, the more your patch knows you. Over time, it becomes a quiet, steady thread of connection.
For Organizations
Help your community build the habit of honest, private connection. We work with mental health organizations, employers, universities, and community groups.
We work with mental health organizations, employers, universities, and community groups to bring Patch to people who need it most. Your support helps us grow the movement.
We're accepting applications from aligned organizations now.
Get in touchPatch connects people in moments of struggle. If your organization provides mental health support, crisis services, or community care, we'd love to feature you in the app's resource section.
Listing is free for verified nonprofits and mental health organizations.
Apply to be listedMental Health Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling, these organizations are here to help.
Call or text 988 anytime, day or night.
988lifeline.org →The National Alliance on Mental Illness. Education, support, and advocacy.
nami.org →Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor.
crisistextline.org →Free, confidential treatment referrals. Call 1-800-662-4357.
samhsa.gov →American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — research, education, advocacy.
afsp.org →Open Counseling helps you find affordable therapy near you.
opencounseling.com →From the blog
Thoughts on mental health, relationships, and why being real with the people you love matters.
Happiness is often described as a feeling — a fleeting moment of joy, excitement, or peace. But deeper, lasting happiness is usually rooted in something much more meaningful: connection.
As humans, we are naturally wired for relationships. We thrive when we feel seen, valued, supported, and understood. While achievements, possessions, and milestones may bring temporary satisfaction, genuine happiness often grows from the moments we share with others — a conversation that makes us feel less alone, a friend who checks in at just the right time, a community that holds us when life gets hard.
These moments may seem small, but they shape our emotional well-being in powerful ways.
Social media can sometimes create the illusion of closeness while leaving people longing for authentic human interaction. We scroll through updates, but still crave belonging. We communicate constantly, but often miss meaningful connection.
True happiness isn't built on the number of followers we have or how busy our schedules look. It grows through genuine relationships, emotional support, kindness, and community.
Research consistently shows that people with strong social connections tend to experience greater emotional resilience, lower stress levels, improved mental health, and an overall greater sense of fulfillment. Simply put: connection helps us heal, grow, and thrive.
Life moves quickly, and it's easy for people to feel overlooked or isolated. Sometimes all it takes is a thoughtful gesture, a message of encouragement, or a reminder that someone cares to completely shift a person's day — or even their life. That's the power of intentional connection.
It doesn't mean we avoid challenges, stress, or difficult seasons. Instead, happiness often comes from knowing we don't have to navigate those moments alone. When people feel connected, they feel supported. And when people feel supported, happiness has room to grow.
Try Patch — share how you're really doing →Memorial Day is often seen as the unofficial start of summer. But at its heart, it carries a much deeper meaning — and a reminder of the powerful connections that unite us.
A day to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. A day to reflect on sacrifice, gratitude, and the freedoms we sometimes take for granted. Most importantly, it's a reminder of the powerful connections that unite us — to our families, our communities, and one another.
The strongest communities are built when people feel seen, supported, and engaged with the world around them. A simple conversation, a local event, a shared memory, a helping hand — these moments create stronger neighborhoods and deeper relationships.
While Memorial Day encourages reflection on sacrifice and service, it also inspires us to think about how we show up for one another every day. Connection doesn't end after the holiday weekend. It continues in the ways we check in on friends, celebrate together, notice when someone needs support, and simply make time for the people who matter.
These everyday interactions help build stronger, more compassionate communities.
This Memorial Day, take a moment to honor those who served and sacrificed. But also take time to appreciate the people around you — the family members, friends, neighbors, and communities that shape your life.
Connection is one of the greatest gifts we can offer one another. Whether it's attending a local gathering, checking in with someone you care about, or simply being present for the people who matter most — every interaction counts.
Memorial Day reminds us that community, sacrifice, and connection are deeply intertwined. The relationships we build and the communities we strengthen help carry forward the values of unity, support, and remembrance.
Try Patch — share how you're really doing →Work is more than tasks, timelines, and KPIs. At its best, work is a shared human endeavor built on trust, clear communication, and a sense of belonging.
When people feel connected — to their teammates, to the mission, and to the organization — they're more engaged, more creative, and more resilient. That connection is no longer a nice-to-have. It's a business imperative.
Research consistently shows that workplace connection drives measurable outcomes. Organizations that intentionally design experiences for connection reap outsized benefits — faster onboarding, higher retention, stronger cross-team collaboration, and better employee wellbeing.
A useful first step is a system that helps colleagues discover who to contact for specific problems or opportunities. Rather than waiting for chance encounters, people should be able to find peers with the right expertise or shared interests. Connections become more valuable when they come with context — what someone works on, recent projects, preferred collaboration style. Context reduces friction and speeds trust-building.
Async tools, short check-ins, and structured peer interactions — mentoring circles, interest groups, cross-team projects — keep ties strong without overloading calendars. And tracking outcomes tied to connection (onboarding speed, cross-team velocity, employee NPS) ensures these social initiatives actually drive business value.
Tools and processes matter, but they're most effective when designed to promote real human connection. The gap between intent and execution is where most organizations struggle — and where intentional connection-building makes the biggest difference.
The colleagues who check in, the managers who notice, the teams that celebrate together — these are the connections that keep people engaged long after any single project ends.
Try Patch — share how you're really doing →Available on iOS. Free to download, free to use. Just honest connection with the people you care about most.