Real-time crisis de-escalation. In your pocket.

Anchor is a HIPAA-compliant mobile app that guides people through panic attacks, suicidal ideation, and emotional overwhelm using evidence-based clinical techniques.

No typing. No phone calls. Just tap and breathe.

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What Anchor Does

🎯 Guided De-Escalation
Tap what you're feeling. Anchor walks you through it.🔒 HIPAA Compliant
Built on secure infrastructure from day one.📶 Works Offline
Full functionality with no internet required.🔔 Provider Alerts
Therapists receive informational alerts, on their terms.🫀 Wearable Integration
Connects with Oura Ring and Apple Health to track readiness and HRV.🛡️ Personal Safety Plan
Your safety plan lives in the app, always one tap away.

Built for the space between sessions.

Anchor gives your clients a clinical-grade tool they can use the moment a crisis hits, without calling you, without going to the ER, and without being alone.

As a linked provider, you receive optional alerts when your client uses Anchor during a high-stress moment. You set the terms. Your client controls what you see.

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Built by a clinician. Designed for the moment it matters most.

Anchor was created by a licensed therapist who has spent years guiding people through crisis moments in session. These are the same techniques — grounding, paced breathing, safety planning, de-escalation — now available the second your client needs them, not just during their next appointment.

GroundWork Labs builds HIPAA-compliant mental health tools for real clinical environments.

GroundWork Labs builds HIPAA-compliant mental health tools for real clinical environments.

© 2026 GroundWork Labs LLC

Privacy PolicyEffective Date: April 1, 2026Who This Policy Applies ToThis policy applies to adults (18+) who use Anchor. Anchor is not intended for use by minors.Information We CollectAccount Information: Email address, full name, and password used to create your account.Health and Biometric Data: If you connect a wearable device, Anchor may access heart rate variability (HRV), sleep data, and readiness scores from Apple HealthKit, Oura Ring, or Android Health Connect. This data is used only to provide in-app features and is never sold or shared with advertisers.Journal and Crisis Log Data: Notes, mood scores, triggers, and coping tools you record in the app.Safety Plan: Your personal safety plan is stored on our secure servers and is only accessible to you and any provider you explicitly link.Provider-Shared Data: If you link a provider and opt in to data sharing, your provider may see your tool usage, readiness scores, stress alerts, and HRV trends based on the specific permissions you grant. This sharing is optional and revocable at any time.How We Use Your InformationWe use your information to provide app features, send check-in notifications you have enabled, support your linked provider in caring for you, and improve the app. We do not sell your data. We do not use your data for advertising.Data Storage and SecurityYour data is stored on secure servers using industry-standard encryption in transit and at rest. We maintain a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with our hosting provider in compliance with HIPAA.Your RightsYou may request a copy of your data, correction of inaccurate data, or deletion of your account at any time by emailing
[email protected] or using the data deletion page.ContactGroundWork Labs LLC[email protected]groundworklabs.health

Terms of ServiceEffective Date: April 1, 2026Acceptance of TermsBy downloading or using Anchor, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the app.Who May Use AnchorAnchor is intended for adults age 18 and older. By creating an account you confirm you are at least 18 years old.Not a Substitute for Professional CareAnchor is a supportive tool designed to help you manage crisis moments between professional care sessions. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, crisis intervention, or emergency services. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Provider RelationshipIf you link a mental health provider through Anchor, that provider relationship exists independently of GroundWork Labs. GroundWork Labs is not responsible for clinical decisions made by your provider.Your AccountYou are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to provide accurate information and keep it updated.Acceptable UseYou agree not to misuse the app, attempt to access other users’ data, reverse engineer the app, or use the app for any unlawful purpose.Intellectual PropertyAll content, design, and code in Anchor is owned by GroundWork Labs LLC. You may not reproduce or distribute any part of the app without written permission.Limitation of LiabilityGroundWork Labs LLC is not liable for any damages arising from your use of Anchor. The app is provided as-is without warranties of any kind.Changes to TermsWe may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.ContactGroundWork Labs LLC[email protected]

HIPAA Notice of Privacy PracticesEffective Date: April 1, 2026Our Commitment to Your PrivacyGroundWork Labs LLC is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI).How We Use and Disclose Your Health InformationTreatment: We may use your health information to provide and coordinate your care through Anchor and to share relevant information with your linked provider if you have given consent.Operations: We may use your health information for internal operations including improving app features and ensuring quality of service.As Required by Law: We may disclose your health information when required by federal, state, or local law.Emergency Situations: We may disclose your health information in an emergency to prevent serious threat to your health or safety or the health or safety of others.We will not use or disclose your health information for marketing purposes or sell your health information without your written authorization.Your RightsRight to Access: You have the right to inspect and receive a copy of your health information.Right to Amend: You have the right to request correction of health information you believe is incorrect.Right to Restrict: You have the right to request restrictions on how we use or disclose your health information.Right to Revoke Consent: You may revoke any consent or authorization at any time by updating your settings or contacting us directly.How to Exercise Your RightsContact us at [email protected] or through the app’s Settings screen.ContactGroundWork Labs LLCPrivacy Officer: Jacob Long[email protected]groundworklabs.health

SupportEffective Date: April 1, 2026We’re here to help.For help with your Anchor account, app features, or technical issues contact us at:Email: [email protected]Website: groundworklabs.healthWe aim to respond within 2 business days.If You Are in CrisisAnchor is a support tool but is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Crisis Resources:988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-7233SAMHSA Helpline — 1-800-662-4357Common QuestionsHow do I connect my Oura Ring?Go to Settings, tap Wearable Devices, and tap Connect next to Oura Ring.How do I link a provider?Go to Settings, tap Enter Invite Code, and enter the 8-character code your provider gave you.How do I delete my account?Visit our data deletion page or email [email protected] with your request.How do I change what data my provider can see?Go to Settings and tap Provider Data Sharing to adjust your preferences at any time.

Data DeletionEffective Date: April 1, 2026++You have the right to request deletion of your account and data at any time.**What Gets DeletedWhen you request full account deletion we will delete your:Account credentialsJournal entries and crisis logsSafety planWearable connection tokensProvider linkage and consent recordsAll associated health data stored on our serversWhat May Be RetainedWe may retain certain records for up to 90 days in encrypted backups and as required by applicable law or for fraud prevention purposes.On-Device DataData stored on your device such as cached HRV readings and local settings can be removed by uninstalling the Anchor app.How to Request DeletionOption 1 — Email: Send a deletion request to [email protected] with the subject line “Account Deletion Request” and include the email address associated with your account. We will process your request within 30 days and confirm by email.Option 2 — In-App: Account deletion will be available directly in Settings in a future update.ContactGroundWork Labs LLC[email protected]groundworklabs.health