how it works

How Ripple saves lives

Simple to use. Safe by design. Secure for everyone.

  • Financial struggles

  • Gambling addiction

  • Grooming

  • LGBTIQA+ struggles

  • Military to civilian transition

  • Substance misuse

  • Suicide

  • Self-harm

  • Autism

  • Bereavement

  • Divorce and separation

  • Domestic abuse

  • Eating disorders

List of mental health and social challenges including suicide, self-harm, autism, bereavement, divorce, domestic abuse, eating disorders, financial struggles, gambling addiction, grooming, LGBTIQA+ struggles, military to civilian transition, and substance misuse in purple text on a light purple background.
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1. Protection

When installed on a device or network, Ripple identifies harmful user searches across the web, forums and video sharing sites.

R;pple protects users from self-harm and suicide-related searches globally. This can include topics with evidence-based links to suicide.

Available for UK Browser Extension users, with wider availability planned.
Harmful Content Categories

2. Intervention

Harmful searches are instantly identified and intercepted with a calmly presented pop-up and a message of hope.

User interface with a security shield icon and text advising to call emergency services for immediate help, highlighted among navigation icons.

3. Support

The person in crisis is signposted to localised 24/7 helplines and mental health resources for both immediate and long-term support.

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Private and Secure

Ripple is an invisible guardian. When installed on a network or a device, Ripple never collects personally identifiable information or interferes with existing technology.