mansaraysaheedalpha/safespace-salone

An anonymous, low-bandwidth therapy platform for Sierra Leone. Uses asynchronous voice notes and text to connect users with verified counselors. Features avatar-based signup, encrypted messaging, and works seamlessly on 3G networks. Built as a PWA. # SafeSpace Salone An anonymous, low-bandwidth mental health therapy platform designed for Sierra Leone. ## Overview Unlike Western apps that rely on expensive live video, SafeSpace Salone uses **asynchronous voice notes and text** (similar to WhatsApp) to connect users with verified counselors. It prioritizes data privacy and functions seamlessly on 3G networks. **Built for the Hackathon** - This is a prototype demonstrating the concept of accessible mental health support for Sierra Leone. ## Features ### For Patients - **Anonymous Sign-up**: Create accounts with fun avatars - no real names required - **Topic Selection**: Choose from categories like Trauma, Anxiety, Addiction, and more - **Urgency Levels**: Indicate how urgently you need support - **Voice Notes**: Record and send voice messages for more personal communication - **Text Messaging**: Simple text-based chat when voice isn't preferred - **Offline Support**: Queue messages when offline, auto-send when back online ### For Counselors - **Secure Dashboard**: View waiting and active conversations - **Session Notes**: Private notes for each conversation (stored locally) - **Patient Context**: See topic, urgency level, and conversation history - **Real-time Updates**: Polling for new conversations ### Technical - **PWA**: Installable as a mobile app with offline support - **Low-Bandwidth**: Optimized for 3G networks - **Dark Theme**: Calming, eye-friendly interface - **Accessible**: Focus states, reduced motion support, screen reader friendly ## Tech Stack | Category | Technology | |----------|------------| | Framework | Next.js 14+ (App Router) | | Language | TypeScript | | Styling | Tailwind CSS v4 | | Database | Supabase (PostgreSQL) | | Realtime | Supabase Realtime | | Storage | Supabase Storage (voice notes) | | Icons | Lucide React | | PWA | @ducanh2912/next-pwa | | UI Components | Custom + shadcn/ui inspired | ## Getting Started ### Prerequisites - Node.js 18+ - npm or yarn - Supabase acco …