When they encounter harmful content, we guide them to free helplines, peer support, and self-help courses. Our approach is evidence based, ethical and responsible.
Koko has reached over 5,000,000 young people. 91% of people who use the service find it helpful. Our goal is to expand further, envisioning a world where services like ours are accessible to everyone for free, with zero friction and complete ubiquity.
"A lot of people express online that they are struggling, and we don’t yet have a good understanding of how best to provide help and support. Koko is filling this gap and providing scientifically-supported tools to help those who are struggling. They’re figuring out what works best and then putting it to work to help people." - Dr. Matthew Nock, Ph.D.
— Dr. Matthew Nock, Ph.D.
Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology, Harvard
To address young people seeking harmful content online, we provide assistance by redirecting at-risk users to free helplines, peer support, and self-help courses—doing so in an ethical and responsible manner.
When they seek harmful content on social media, we can provide help through partnerships with platforms. Rooted in ethical commitments, third-party review, and a readiness to adapt, Koko redirects at-risk users to free helplines, peer support, and self-help courses.
Koko’s proprietary algorithm detects high-risk search terms and phrases on various platforms and online communities.
Koko outperforms traditional filters by capturing up to 20-40% more keywords and continuously adapting to reflect new trends and slang.
We provide diverse support options for at-risk users, seamlessly. Developed in collaboration with Stanford, Harvard, and other institutions, all our services are evidence-based and freely accessible.
We provide diverse support options for at-risk users, seamlessly. Developed in collaboration with Stanford, Harvard, and other institutions, all our services are evidence-based and freely accessible.
ORIGIN STORY
"Koko began as my MIT side project, hacked together to manage my own mental health. I never thought it would be of use to anyone else. But it helped me. A lot. And I wanted to bring it to the world..."
To support Koko and our mission to help end the youth mental health crisis,
consider donating:
To support Koko and our mission to help end the youth mental health crisis, consider donating:
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