Feature Request: Panic Button
Description
Add a panic button feature to the Sobers app for users in recovery who need immediate support or intervention.
Use Case
Users may find themselves in high-risk situations (triggers, cravings, social pressure) and need a quick way to:
- Alert their support network
- Access emergency resources
- Get immediate coping tools
Proposed Functionality
- Quick access: One-tap button from main screen (widget/notification option)
- Actions:
- Send alert to designated support contacts (sponsor, trusted friends, family)
- Display emergency coping strategies/exercises
- Direct dial to crisis hotlines (SAMHSA, local resources)
- Log the trigger/event for later reflection
- Discretion: Option for subtle activation (shake gesture, volume button combo)
Privacy Considerations
- User controls who receives alerts
- Optional location sharing with trusted contacts
- No automatic emergency services contact (user-initiated only)
Inspiration
Similar to medical alert apps but tailored for recovery community needs.
/cc @BillChirico
Feature Request: Panic Button
Description
Add a panic button feature to the Sobers app for users in recovery who need immediate support or intervention.
Use Case
Users may find themselves in high-risk situations (triggers, cravings, social pressure) and need a quick way to:
Proposed Functionality
Privacy Considerations
Inspiration
Similar to medical alert apps but tailored for recovery community needs.
/cc @BillChirico