Question 1

What is Heidi?

Accepted Answer

Heidi is a marketplace connecting women in New York City with vetted, nonsexual companions for real-world moments — medical appointments, difficult life transitions, and times when you need a calm human presence. Every companion is background-checked, identity-verified, and trained on consent and boundary protocols before their first session.

Question 2

Is this a dating service?

Accepted Answer

No. Heidi is not a dating service, escort service, or romantic companion service. Companions are vetted specifically for nonsexual companionship and emotional support. The platform enforces a strict nonsexual services policy — violations result in immediate companion termination.

Question 3

How are companions vetted?

Accepted Answer

Every companion passes a national criminal background check, sex offender registry screening, and government ID verification before their profile is approved. Companions also complete a video interview with the Heidi team and Heidi's consent and boundary-protocol training.

Question 4

Is Heidi available outside New York City?

Accepted Answer

Heidi is launching in New York City in 2026. Expansion to additional cities is planned. Join the waitlist to be notified when Heidi is available in your area.

Question 5

How is this different from seeing a therapist or counselor?

Accepted Answer

Heidi provides nonsexual companionship and emotional presence — not clinical care, mental health treatment, or counseling. Heidi companions are not licensed clinicians and do not provide diagnoses, treatment, or clinical intervention.

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