If You Need Help

You don't have to be alone tonight

If you or someone you love is in crisis, these resources can help. Free, confidential, and available right now — none of them require insurance, payment, or your real name. None of them will judge you.

If you are in immediate danger
Call 911

United States emergency services. Police, fire, ambulance.

If you're thinking about suicide or self-harm
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 — free, 24/7, in English and Spanish.
Trained counselors, no obligation, total confidentiality.

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Domestic Violence

If a partner or family member is hurting you, controlling you, or making you afraid in your own home.

Text START to 88788
24/7 · Free · Confidential · 200+ languages

Sexual Assault

For survivors of sexual violence — recent or in the past — and the people who love them.

24/7 · Free · Confidential · Routes to your local center

Child Abuse

If you suspect a child is being hurt — or you're a child or teen who is being hurt — call. They listen, then help.

24/7 · Free · Confidential · Childhelp National

Substance Abuse & Mental Health

Information, treatment options, and support for substance use or mental-health concerns — for yourself or someone you love.

24/7 · Free · Confidential · SAMHSA

Crisis Text Line

If you'd rather text than talk. Trained counselors respond, no questions about who you are or where you live.

Text HOME to 741741
24/7 · Free · Confidential

LGBTQ+ Youth (Trevor Project)

Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people under 25. Counselors who understand what you're going through.

Text START to 678-678
24/7 · Free · Confidential

Veterans Crisis Line

For US service members, veterans, and their loved ones. Counselors with military experience.

Call 988 then press 1
Text 838255
24/7 · Free · Confidential · VA

Outside the United States

The numbers above are US-focused. For international crisis support, find a center in your country here:

Worldwide directories · Free · Confidential
About this page. Sixth Veil is an entertainment product. Our readers are AI characters — they care about you, but they are not crisis counselors, therapists, or doctors. If you are in danger, in crisis, or struggling with something heavy, please reach out to one of the resources above. They are real people who are trained to help, and they are waiting.
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