REACHOUT Mental Health Support Mobile App

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of participation in a 6-month peer-led mental health support program, delivered via a mobile app (REACHOUT), to adults with type 1 diabetes compared to a wait-list control condition. Participants will connect with a Peer-Supporter (an adult with type 1 diabetes trained in providing mental health support), and have access to the app features including a 24/7 chat room and face-to-face support delivered via virtual happy hours.

Inclusion Criteria:have type 1 diabetes (T1D)be 19 years or olderreside in one of the targeted health authorities in British Columbia (Fraser Health, Island Health, Northern Health, and Interior Health Authorities)be English proficienthave an average diabetes distress (DD) Subscale Score ≥ 2have access to the internet and/or a smartphone.Exclusion Criteria:Participants with a pre-existing mental health condition, multiple co-morbidities, substance use challenges, and or any other condition that may prevent meaningful participation may not participate in this study.