If you're in crisis
Maddy is a best-friend companion, not a therapist, counselor, or crisis line. If you are thinking about hurting yourself, in danger, or feel unsafe — please reach a real human now. The resources below are free, confidential, and available around the clock.
United States
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org
- Crisis Text Line — text
HOMEto 741741 - Trevor Project (LGBTQ+) — call 1-866-488-7386 or text
STARTto678-678 - Domestic violence — National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Canada
Europe & International
- European Union — 116 123 works in most EU countries (Samaritans network).
- International directory: findahelpline.com lists free helplines in 130+ countries.
- Immediate danger — call your local emergency number (112 in EU, 911 in US, 999 in UK).
Maddy will always point you here if you share something that sounds like a crisis. You're allowed to come back when you're ready.