Healing Blue vs Kindred

Healing Blue is an app that connects students, faculty and staff with mental health resources at the University of Michigan. Healing Blue makes it easier to find resources that are relevant to you. For example, if you are a student in the school of Nursing and are in need of financial assistance, instead of searching through Michigan’s vast collection of resources, using Healing Blue we will give you the resources that you need. By filling out the in app screening, we will filter out all the unnecessary resources and give you the ones that adhere to you most.

Kindred is a secure peer-support space created for women and gender-diverse people seeking meaningful small-group connection and emotional support. Unlike social media or large anonymous communities, Kindred brings you into a thoughtfully matched circle — a small, consistent group designed for trust, reflection, and real conversation. Here, connection is intentional. Conversations have structure. Support is mutual. Whether you’re navigating change, stress, growth, or simply seeking deeper connection, Kindred helps you feel seen, supported, and stronger together. How Kindred Works: Join a carefully matched small peer circle Participate in guided conversations and reflection prompts Build trust through consistent group connection Develop emotional resilience alongside others Designed for Real Support: Kindred is built around psychological safety and meaningful interaction — not scrolling, comparison, or algorithms. Private spaces Small, consistent groups Guided reflection experiences Inclusive and respectful community Secure and confidential environment Why Kindred: Research shows healing and resilience grow through connection. Kindred creates the structure and safety needed for authentic support to happen naturally. Because growth happens together. Start your circle. Find your people. Grow stronger — together.