Introducing Second Haven

Our new supportive gathering place is set in the verdant hills of Second Haven, a Minecraft world where we can literally build a human community. The building blocks of this shared space are actual blocks. Although we enter adorned in virtual avatar attire, the community is real.

Through Minecraft, we can interact and connect without pressure, go on adventures, and create homes, gathering halls, monuments, and works of art for others to enjoy. In-game books (and our Discord channels) provide ways to share your story with others. Scheduled events will provide opportunities for togetherness, dialogue, and collaboration.

This is a new “forever world,” so come join us and make your mark.

Who is it for?

Our virtual community is open to people of all ages with visible or invisible disabilities or life struggles, including:

• Chronic or complex illness
• Chronic pain
• Psychological struggles
• Social isolation
• Cognitive difficulties, brain fog

Friends, family, and allies are also welcome.

All experience levels:

If you have never played Minecraft, one-on-one guidance is available. We’ll help you get set up, log in, and learn how to move about.

If you’ve been playing for years, you’ll find ample space for creative builds and a portal to a world with monsters you can battle, when you feel up to it.

Second Haven is actually two connected worlds. The first is a safe, peaceful cosmos. You’ll still need to eat, but food is abundant. The second is a difficult one, but you’ll spawn into a safe lodge with places to sleep before you venture out on your hero’s journey.

How to Join

Version: Minecraft 1.21.8 (Java and Bedrock crossplay enabled)

Server address:
secondhaven.apexmc.co
209.192.186.87:25702

What to Expect

Our community is starting small. You can join our Minecraft world any time. If you’d like to interact with other players, follow our events calendar. We will schedule times to meet, explore, and build together.

Want to experience the beautiful sunsets and rainbows you see in the screenshots? Follow these steps to install the Complementary shaders: Steps to Get Sunshine and Rainbows

Join Us on Discord

Our Discord server is a place to stay connected, follow announcements, ask for help, text others in the community, and join voice chats. Click below to join the Discord server.

View the World Map

Check out the interactive map of Second Haven in your browser.

The link: http://209.192.186.87:8100