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If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number now (911 in the US, 999 in the UK, 000 in Australia, 112 in much of Europe).
This site offers general education and self-improvement, not therapy, medical care, legal advice, or financial advice for your specific situation. There are moments when what you need is a trained professional, and reaching for one is a sign of strength. The resources below are real and free to contact.
If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US): call or text 988, any time. More at 988lifeline.org.
- Crisis Text Line (US): text HOME to 741741. See crisistextline.org.
- Samaritans (UK & Ireland): call 116 123, free, any time. See samaritans.org.
- Talk Suicide Canada: call 1-833-456-4566.
- Lifeline (Australia): call 13 11 14.
- Anywhere else: find a helpline in your country at findahelpline.com.
If your relationship is or was abusive
Abuse can be physical, sexual, financial, or the pattern of intimidation and control that leaves no marks. If any of this is part of your story, your first step is safety, and specialized advocates can help you plan it confidentially and without judgment. Note that leaving can be a higher-risk time, so please reach out for support.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (US): call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org.
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline (UK): 0808 2000 247, run by Refuge, at nationaldahelpline.org.uk.
- 1800RESPECT (Australia): call 1800 737 732.
- Know your legal options: plain-language information at WomensLaw.org (a project of the National Network to End Domestic Violence).
Mental health and substance use
- SAMHSA National Helpline (US): free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral at 1-800-662-4357. See samhsa.gov.
- Understanding grief and depression: reliable overviews from the National Institute of Mental Health and MedlinePlus (NIH).
Legal and financial support
- Free and low-cost legal help: find local legal aid at LawHelp.org.
- Money and credit after divorce: unbiased guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
We list these resources because they are genuinely helpful. We are not affiliated with them, and their inclusion is not an endorsement of any product. Availability and phone numbers can change; when in doubt, search for the official service in your country.