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Appointment companion
DMV, doctor, courthouse lobby, city office, benefits office, school meeting.
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Hard to do alone? Bring a Nearby Ally.
Bay Area Platonic Companion Support
Book calm, platonic support for appointments, errands, waiting rooms, walks, events, body doubling, and hard-to-do-alone moments.
AI helps organize the request. A real person shows up.
Bay Area PilotPlatonic OnlyPublic Places PreferredAI-Assisted Intake
A real person for real-life moments
Calm, platonic support for the things that feel easier with someone there.
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Errand companion
Pickups, returns, shopping, paperwork, document drop-offs.
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Waiting room support
Sit nearby, calm presence, light conversation if wanted.
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Walk companion
Neighborhood walks, wellness walks, fresh-air reset.
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Event plus-one
Networking events, meetups, social events, awkward arrivals.
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Body doubling
Cleaning, organizing, applying for jobs, making phone calls, paperwork.
How it works
Simple, transparent, human at every step.
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Tell us what you need
Share the moment you'd rather not face alone.
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AI organizes the request
Your intake becomes a clear booking summary.
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A real person shows up
At the agreed time and location — calm and prepared.
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Get a session receipt
Simple, transparent recap after the session.
Clear boundaries from the start
Nearby Ally works because everyone knows what it is — and what it isn't. Honest, platonic, reviewed.
- Platonic only
- No dating or sexual services
- No therapy, legal advice, or medical advice
- No illegal activity
- Not for emergencies or crisis situations
- Public places preferred for the pilot
- Every request is reviewed before confirmation
- Nearby Ally may decline unsafe, unclear, or out-of-scope requests
Good fit / Not a fit
A quick gut check before you request — so you know what Nearby Ally is for.
✓Good fit
- Appointments
- DMV, courthouse lobby, city office, benefits office, or school meeting
- Waiting rooms
- Errands, pickups, returns, shopping, paperwork, or document drop-offs
- Walks
- Event arrivals, meetups, or networking support
- Body doubling, organizing, job applications, phone calls, or paperwork
×Not a fit
- Dating, romantic, sexual, or escort-style requests
- Emergencies or crisis situations
- Medical care, legal advice, therapy, or counseling
- Security, bodyguard, restraint, or conflict intervention
- Illegal activity
- Intoxication-related or unsafe requests
- Unclear private-location requests
- Requests outside the pilot boundaries
Founder-led pilot pricing
Nearby Ally is currently a small Bay Area pilot. Requests are reviewed before acceptance so we can make sure the situation is safe, appropriate, and a good fit.
Free request review
$0
Tell us what you need support with. We'll review the request and follow up if it fits the pilot.
Best for: checking whether Nearby Ally is right for your appointment, errand, walk, waiting room, event, or hard-to-start task.
Request a Nearby AllyFounder Pilot Session
$60
for up to 60 minutes
A calm, platonic Nearby Ally goes with you for one simple task or appointment.
Best for: one errand, waiting room, short appointment, walk, return, or body-doubling task.
Limited pilot availability.
Request a Nearby AllyMost common
Standard Session
$95
for up to 90 minutes
More time for appointments, errands with waiting, paperwork, or situations where you may need extra calm presence.
Best for: DMV-style appointments, medical waiting rooms, public office visits, longer errands, or support staying grounded.
Request a Nearby AllyExtended Session
$145
for up to 2.5 hours
For longer requests that need more time and planning. Reviewed case by case.
Best for: longer appointments, multiple stops, events, or longer waiting periods.
Request a Nearby AllyDuring the pilot, some qualified requests may receive a discounted or free first session in exchange for feedback.
Nearby Ally is not emergency help, therapy, medical care, legal advice, security, caregiving, dating, or escort services.
Request a Nearby Ally
Tell us about the moment. We'll review and follow up if it fits the pilot.
Bay Area companion support
Nearby Ally is a Bay Area platonic companion service supporting people across San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Mateo, Oakland, San Jose, and the broader Silicon Valley. Whether you need an appointment companion in San Francisco, a waiting room companion, event plus-one support, a body doubling companion, or an errand companion, Nearby Ally brings calm, platonic presence to the moments that feel harder alone.
Frequently asked
Is Nearby Ally a dating service?+
No. Nearby Ally is platonic only.
Is this therapy or medical support?+
No. Nearby Ally does not provide therapy, medical care, legal advice, or crisis services.
Can I book someone for a courthouse, DMV, city office, or appointment?+
Yes, if the request is safe, lawful, and within boundaries.
Can I request quiet support?+
Yes. Some people want conversation, others just want calm presence nearby.
Does AI replace the companion?+
No. AI only helps organize the request. A real person shows up.
Where is Nearby Ally available?+
Nearby Ally is starting as a Bay Area pilot.