OriteMate: AI for When It’s Hard to Talk

Created in-house at Porcelain. / GothicGarnish AI Creative Studio, OriteMate is a free AI-powered chatbot built to support men struggling with their mental health. It speaks casually, like a mate, offering someone to talk to when silence feels easier than speaking. No judgment. No pressure. Just a safe space, when it's needed most.

Launched during Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, OriteMate was developed from lived experience and powered by intention, proof that AI, when used with care, can be a force for good. The response has been overwhelming, with hundreds of conversations and organisations now exploring how to create their own versions.