Early Alert
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What it is
Early Alert is a web-based service from Circles of Support, Inc. that sends text wellness check-ins and connects people showing possible distress with organizational support. Participants register through their organization’s web portal; it is not an app. Check-ins usually ask one question rated from 0 to 10, with frequency adjustable from the weekly default. Organizations choose wellness domains, including mental, physical, relational, spiritual, and financial health, and provide relevant resources. When responses indicate a challenge, Early Alert can present institutional resources, self-help micro-interventions, or live crisis counseling. A real-time dashboard aggregates de-identified responses to show patterns and clusters of distress, with customizable demographic data. Setup is estimated at about 30 minutes, and ongoing operation is described as requiring no administrative time. The paid service uses pricing on request and supports SMS outreach, surveys, risk alerts, automated campaigns, and engagement analytics. It is not an emergency response system or continuously monitored service.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Early Alert checks in with students and connects people showing early signs of distress to support resources their organization offers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Product
- Early Alert provides weekly wellness check-ins by text, support referrals and an organizational wellness dashboard.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Intended users
- The company says Early Alert can serve educational institutions, employers, hospitals, and clinics seeking to identify and support people experiencing distress.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Audience
- The maker says Early Alert can serve colleges, universities, hospitals, clinics, K-12 districts, Veteran Serving Organizations and other organizations supporting people experiencing distress.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Security
- The privacy notice says subscriber data is stored on a secure U.S.-based server with restricted access requiring individual logins and multi-factor authentication.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Privacy
- The maker says individual identifiable responses are not reported to organizations except for safety concerns, and organizations receive de-identified aggregate dashboard data.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Company
- The maker identifies the company as Circles of Support, Inc. and names Dr. Eran Magen as its founder and CEO.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Access
- Early Alert says it is not an app: participants receive text messages and register through their organization's web portal.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Check-ins
- The service sends weekly wellness check-ins by text message, and organizations can customize how often they are sent.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Confidentiality
- The company says it shares only de-identified aggregate dashboard data with organizations, except when a safety concern requires sharing identifiable information.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Customization
- Organizations can customize wellness domains, suggested support resources, check-in frequency and demographic data used for the dashboard.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Dashboard
- The wellness dashboard aggregates de-identified responses to help organizations identify patterns and clusters of distress.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Data retention
- Identifiable subscriber data is retained until the subscriber requests account deletion, while de-identified data may be retained indefinitely for analytics.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Data security
- Subscriber data is stored on a secure U.S.-based server with restricted access requiring individual logins and multi-factor authentication.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Demo
- A demo is available by texting “demo” to 650-670-4440.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Emergency limitation
- Early Alert says it is not an emergency response system and cannot guarantee review or response within a specific time; people facing immediate danger should contact emergency services or a hotline.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Emergency limits
- Early Alert says it is not an emergency response system, does not monitor responses around the clock, and cannot guarantee an immediate response to a safety concern.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Integrations and resources
- Organizations provide their own support resources for assessed wellness domains, and Early Alert can help identify vetted external resources where gaps exist.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Referrals
- When a response suggests a wellness challenge, Early Alert can text tailored support suggestions, including contact details and appointment links.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Safety process
- For a potential safety concern, the maker says the user is prompted to contact 911 or organizational safety and a counselor may attempt contact and initiate a wellness check under an agreed protocol.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Safety response
- For a potential safety concern, users receive a text advising them to contact 911 or their organization's safety department, and a team member reviews the information within two business days.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Setup
- The company says initial setup takes approximately 30 minutes and ongoing operation requires no administrative time.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Support limitation
- The maker says live crisis counseling is available as needed but is not intended to provide an ongoing therapeutic relationship.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
- Wellness domains
- Organizations can customize which wellness domains are assessed, including mental, physical, relational, spiritual, and financial health.Read 3 Oct 2026 · earlyalert.me
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Customizable wellness domains and check-in frequency
- De-identified real-time dashboard shows distress patterns
- Offers referrals, micro-interventions, and crisis counseling
- Setup estimated at approximately 30 minutes
- SMS outreach, surveys, alerts, and analytics included
Limits
- Pricing is available only on request
- Not an app; participants use text and a web portal
- Not an emergency response system
- Identifiable data retained until account deletion
Who it suits
It suits colleges, universities, employers, hospitals, clinics, K-12 districts, Veteran Serving Organizations, and other groups supporting people experiencing distress. Organizations need to supply support resources and accept the service’s emergency-response limits.
Verdict
Early Alert combines configurable text check-ins, referrals, and organizational trend reporting for groups supporting people in distress. Its privacy model and safety limitations should be reviewed alongside the need for organization-provided resources.
Where Specifiction places it
- Student Engagement Software#12 of 257.5
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