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Add panic button feature #427

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@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:

  • 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

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