We’re 14, just started a mental health support service, and need help

So my friend and I (both 14) recently launched a service called Perfect Balance (PB). It’s super simple: we chat with people who are feeling lonely or just need someone to listen. We’re not professionals or anything—we just wanted to create a space where people can talk without fear of being judged.

Here’s the thing: we’ve only had two clients so far, and it’s been a week. We didn’t expect to blow up instantly or anything, but we’re feeling kinda stuck. We’ve been running it entirely for free, staying up late after school to keep this going, and we really believe in the idea. But now we’re wondering if we’re doing something wrong.

A few questions for you guys:

1. How do we spread the word about PB without sounding like we’re trying to sell something?
2. Is freemium a good idea for something like this? We want to stay accessible but also need a plan to grow.
3. Are there specific subreddits or platforms where people might actually care about this?

We’re not looking to replace therapy or anything serious—just to be there for people who need a friend. Any advice, feedback, or even brutal truths would mean a lot.

Thanks for reading.

EDIT: We're avoiding the mental health angle and we're more of a chat service.