Every week
A little connection, regularly
Our weekly Connection Hour is a familiar place to say hello, share an activity, or simply enjoy being around others.
Meet Connection HourConnection, in a world of our own
Supportive virtual spaces where we can be ourselves.
Chronic illness, neurodivergence, and stigma can create substantial barriers to social connection and friendship. We create spaces where we can overcome those barriers.
Second Haven is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, online community, and facilitated Minecraft server.
Virtual world.
Real connection.
Real connection.
Seasonal Festivals
Four big gatherings each year
Regular Meetups
Low-pressure activities and hangouts
Ongoing Community
Persistent worlds always available
Quests and Minigames
Adventures and playful challenges
Why Second Haven exists
Getting together isn’t always simple.
Chronic illness, disability, anxiety, stigma, or a difficult season of life can put everyday social spaces and human connection out of reach. Fatigue, pain, and brain fog can make it impossible to leave the house or participate in conversation.
Second Haven creates virtual community spaces for people with barriers to ordinary connection. In our shared virtual worlds, we can create together, enjoy quiet moments by virtual campfires, explore beautiful landscapes, play games, or go on adventures with people who understand that our energy can fluctuate quite a lot.
There’s room for you here.
What we make possible
More ways to spend
time together.
Every season
Something to look forward to
Seasonal festivals bring our community together through player-built attractions, engaging challenges, and shared celebrations.
Explore our festivals
All year long
A world worth coming back to.
Monthly events and everyday connection in Minecraft and Discord make space for friendships to grow between gatherings.
See everyday community
Coming next · Guided group quests
Shared adventures. New possibilities.
Story-driven quests will bring small groups together to explore, solve puzzles, and find their part in a bigger story, with a dedicated guide along the way.
Discover what’s taking shapeBelonging, on your terms
Different ways of showing up.
The same warm welcome.
We serve teens and adults who live with chronic illness or disability, neurodivergent gifts, stigmatized identities, or circumstances that hinder social contact and make friendships harder to maintain.
Every pace is welcome.
Members can come and go as their energy allows. Signing up for group activity is not an obligation. Starting a big build is not a promise.
Quiet participation is welcome.
Members can connect through voice channels, text, shared activities, or shared locations. All communication styles are honored, and limited capacity is fully respected.
Just being present is welcome.
While many community members enjoy contributing creative builds, games, and ideas, it's also okay to just be.
Help make room for more people
Belonging is something
we build together.
Your time, partnership, or financial support can help keep this world welcoming and growing.