You're not alone. Whatever brought you here, there are trained, caring people ready to listen — free, confidential, and without judgment. Help exists wherever you are in the world, and reaching out is a brave first step.
If you're in immediate danger
Please call your country's local emergency number right now. A few examples:
- 112 — much of Europe
- 911 — United States and Canada
- Or the emergency number used where you live
Find a helpline in your country
The fastest way to reach a trained listener in your language and country is:
findahelpline.com — a free, confidential directory of crisis and emotional-support lines worldwide. It automatically detects your country and shows verified local services for whatever you're going through.
If you're not sure where to turn, start here.
Other global directories
- Befrienders Worldwide — an international network of emotional-support centers.
- IASP crisis centres — the International Association for Suicide Prevention's directory of crisis centres around the world.
A gentle note
pretend.date is an entertainment app — warm, imagined company. It isn't a crisis service and its characters aren't trained counselors. It can't help in an emergency. If you're struggling, please talk to a real person using one of the resources above. You deserve that care.