About National Parent and Youth Helpline

The National Parent and Youth Helpline provides free and confidential emotional support and resources to diverse parents, caregivers, children, and youth of all ages. We offer support by phone, text, and live chat, and connect you to weekly Parents Anonymous Groups.

When you reach out, we offer evidence-based emotional support for any personal, family, or life concern with trained and caring counselors and peers, available 24/7, without blame or shame. We believe that asking for help is a sign of strength. Parents Anonymous envisions a just society where all parents, children, and youth thrive in resilient families and communities.

Where is National Parent and Youth Helpline available?
This service is available nationwide in the United States.

Who does National Parent and Youth Helpline support?
We support everyone.

What languages does National Parent and Youth Helpline support?
We offer support in Arabic, Armenian, Bosnian, Burmese, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Filipino, Finnish, French, German, Haitian Creole, Hungarian, Icelandic, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Lao, Māori, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Samoan, Serbian, Slovak, Somali, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

What can I talk to National Parent and Youth Helpline about?
You can talk to us about any personal, family, or life concern you are facing.