Sober App partners with BetterHelp offering a free month (4 sessions) of therapy to those who commit to going dry in January
Sober has developed a fun challenge for those who restrain from alcohol or reduce their consumption in January through its free app. Users can create a team to invite their family, friends or colleagues to help encourage each other and provide a sense of camaraderie.
For extra motivation, Sober.com has teamed up with BetterHelp.com to offer a month of free therapy with an estimated value of $300.
Sober with BetterHelp:
The partnership aims to support individuals taking a break from alcohol after the excesses of the holidays and provide tools to prioritize their mental well-being.
With Sober App’s challenge to go dry in January and BetterHelp’s professional online counseling, participants can make meaningful strides to improve their lives.
“Participating in a dry January challenge isn’t just about hitting pause on alcohol – it’s an invitation to take a deeper look at yourself and your habits,” said Haesue Jo, licensed therapist and head of Clinical Operations at BetterHelp.
“Ignoring your mental health while taking a break from alcohol is like trying to build a house without a foundation or trying to run a marathon without prior training.
“Therapy helps you get honest with yourself, connect the dots, and consider the why behind your actions. That reflection is where real change begins,” she added. “Plus, having professional support can make a potentially uncomfortable or revealing journey feel a lot less lonely and a lot more productive.”
About the challenge:
The challenge to stay dry in January encourages users to embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle or reduce alcohol consumption throughout the month. Participants can download the free Sober App, join the challenge, and effortlessly track their daily progress using the app’s user-friendly features.
This initiative offers the opportunity to be part of a larger, global movement and conversation about sobriety and mental health, highlighting its social significance and impact on millions of people across the globe.
In 2024, over 30 million Americans pledged to go alcohol-free for January, demonstrating the growing movement toward mindful living and alcohol-free challenges.
Why It Matters:
The challenge is more than cutting out alcohol. It’s about resetting habits, improving health, and building resilience. This initiative adds therapy to help participants dig deeper and make lasting changes.
10 Potential Benefits of Being Sober or Reducing Alcohol:
- Experience better mental clarity and reduced anxiety
- Feel a sense of accomplishment
- Save money which can be reallocated
- Gain more control over your cravings
- Improved mental health
- Rely on alcohol less in social settings
- Lose weight and notice better skin
- Enhance productivity and creativity
- Improve sleep and gain more energy
- Strengthen relationships with family and friends
How to participate:
By signing up on Sober App for the free challenge to stay dry in January, participants can access free therapy through BetterHelp.com, to gain insightful coaching and added support in their path to overall better health.
Once you have joined, your team page will show your stats throughout the challenge such as collective team savings for money, time and calories.
You can also select a team motivator such as “Swifty vibes” to help you stay on track during January with daily messages such as: “Look, you don’t need a drink to be the main character this weekend. Your sparkle isn’t on the rocks, babe. Save the drama for your playlist, not your hangover!”
How to unlock the free therapy (4 sessions):
Click the BetterHelp banner at the top of the sober January Sober app screen to invite a friend or share the challenge which will unlock the free therapy offer. Note: The offer is only available to people who have never received therapy from BetterHelp before. The offer is valid until 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31.
About Sober:
Sober app is a free comprehensive toolkit designed to help individuals build new habits, stay motivated, and connect with a supportive community. Developed by a licensed chemical dependency and certified alcoholism counselor with over 32 years of sobriety, Sober App is based on proven techniques to aid in staying sober.
About BetterHelp:
BetterHelp is the world’s largest therapy service — providing professional, affordable, and tailored therapy in a convenient online format. BetterHelp’s network of more than 30,000 licensed therapists has helped over 5 million people worldwide take ownership of their mental health and work toward their personal goals. As the unmet need for mental health services continues to grow, BetterHelp is committed to expanding access to therapy globally. BetterHelp.com helps to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone.
“As the world’s largest online therapy platform, BetterHelp is dedicated to helping people prioritize their holistic health,” said Natali Notzon, Senior Director of Marketing Partnerships. “We’re thrilled to partner with Sober.com to offer a free month of therapy, supporting more individuals on their journey to better health and wellness in the new year.”
Download the Sober App:
App Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sobertool/id863872931
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.osu.cleanandsobertoolboxandroid&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1