CopeWellA moment to pause.
Something to do.
We created CopeWell at AddictionHelp.com to make coping activities easy to use and enjoyable. Play a game, notice what’s around you, or put your thoughts into words.
For stress, urges, boredom, or a break
Sometimes you want a little space before you act. Sometimes you’re bored, stressed, or ready for a break. CopeWell gives you a few practical choices in one place, whether you’re building a recovery routine or simply making time for yourself.
Find what fits this moment
Start with Blocks, One Thread, Notice, or Make a Pattern. When you want more than a game, explore seven short activities for thoughts, perspective, communication, and planning. Quiet practice and a blank journal remain available.
Choose an activityGive your attention a clear task
A puzzle gives you something concrete to work on. Fit pieces, plan a move, follow a line, or look closely at a shape. We pair that challenge with clear feedback, optional sounds, and saved progress so you can pick it up and put it down.
Work through a thought, if you want
Collect Thoughts, Know / Guess / Don’t Know, Both Can Be True, Say It Clearly, and Cope Ahead turn selected DBT ideas into short, original activities. These adaptations need clinical review. See the purpose, limits, and review questions for each.
Practice noticing the present
A quiet moment invites you to observe and describe something ordinary around you. Choose sight, sound, or touch. Put a few details into words and bring your attention back when it wanders. No special equipment or beliefs are needed.
Put your thoughts into words
Use the journal to name what’s happening, explore what matters, or write a small next step. Start with a sentence or follow a short reflection. Notes and drafts stay on this device, with clear information about storage and privacy.
You choose how long to stay
- Four games with different kinds of challenge.
- Sound and motion controls, plus evening colors in the app.
- Saved progress for interruptions and everyday returns.
- Seven optional coping activities, plus a journal and quiet practice.
- No ads, daily streak, or required mood report.
We want the experience to feel good to use and easy to leave. You choose when to continue, switch activities, reach out to someone, or put the phone down.
Why we chose these activities
Research on games, attention, writing, and mindfulness informs our choices. Our research page explains the findings and how they relate to our activities.
Help us make it more useful
Tell us what felt satisfying, what got in your way, and when you wanted to use it again. Your experience helps us improve the activities and make the next visit easier.