National Parent & Youth Helpline
You can talk with a trained counselor when parenting feels like too much, or when you are a young person who needs someone to really hear you.
Good to know
It is free, with support by phone, text, or chat, in English, Spanish, and many more languages. Run by Parents Anonymous.
Before you call
They can
- answer by call or text on 1-855-427-2736, or by live chat, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free: the page says it is for a parent, caregiver, child or youth who is struggling
In the emergency guides: My child is being bullied at school → · My child isn't getting the help they need at school →
- Phone
- 1-855-427-2736
- Text
- Text 1-855-427-2736
- Website
- https://nationalparentyouthhelpline.org
- Hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Coverage
- Nationwide (U.S.)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Best for
- Parents, Teens & youth
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
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