Second Haven is a Minecraft server and Discord community created for people whose lives don’t always allow for consistent social connection: people living with chronic illness, fatigue, disability, pain, or long-term mental health challenges. Friends, family, and allies are welcome too.

Second Haven offers virtual spaces designed to be gentle by default. There are no expectations that you log in regularly, attend events, or contribute in visible ways. Some days you may feel like building or exploring. Other days you might just wander, sit quietly, or not log in at all. All of those rhythms are valid here.

We create an ever-present, lasting space where connection  can  happen when people are ready, and nothing is lost if it doesn’t. Like a shy cat, community tends to appear when there’s patience, safety, and recurring opportunities for low-key communication.

Behind the scenes, Second Haven is maintained to be fair, supportive, and resilient. Admin and moderators are deeply dedicated and responsive to each person’s needs. For example, we regularly offer orientations for people who have never played Minecraft, and we love special requests.