A computing device is described that receives input from a distressed user that indicates the user is in a state of distress. The computing device references a profiles database that stores attribute information that indicates preferred attributes of a potential responder. The communication is sent to a plurality of responding devices and includes an alert indication, at some of the preferred attributes, and a location of the first computing device. Incident to sending the alert, the computing device receives an acknowledgement that indicates that at least one responsive computing device received the alert, which is associated with a responsive user who has attributes matching the preferred attributes. Presenting a map on the computing device that is useable to help locate the first computing device.