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Free parenting hotlines in the United States

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
EveryoneAll topics

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a suicide prevention and crisis intervention service available to anyone in suicidal...

Counselors, Volunteers
711Teletype (TTY) number for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Crisis Text Line
EveryoneAll topics

Crisis Text Line is here to help you, whatever you're going through. We provide 24/7, free and confidential support and...

Counselors, Volunteers
National Parent and Youth Helpline
EveryoneAll topics

National Parent and Youth Helpline provides free and confidential emotional support and resources to diverse Parents,...

National Grad Crisis Line
EveryoneAll topics

National Grad Crisis Line is dedicated to providing 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over phone. We exist to...

Call BlackLine
EveryoneAll topics

Call BlackLine® prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and provides a space for peer support, counseling,...

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers
Postpartum Support International Helpline
Everyone

Postpartum Support International (PSI) offers free, confidential support through both phone and text (SMS). Our helpline is...

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine
Everyone

Wherever you are, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. We are a free, nationwide peer-support service for people with mental...

SAMHSA's National Helpline
Deaf & HOHEveryoneAll topics

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish,...

1-800-487-4889Teletype (TTY) number for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
YouthChildren

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline offers free and confidential support and information by phone, SMS, and online chat. We...

Centerstone's Military Services
VeteransAll topics

Centerstone's Military Services is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support over phone. We support veterans...

Scarleteen
LGBTQ+ParentsYouth

Scarleteen is a sex, sexual health and relationships education resource. You can access different kinds of help from us...

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers
Physician Support Line
EveryoneAll topics

Physician Support Line provides free and confidential support by phone. We exist to help people in United States who may be...

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Deaf & HOHParentsWomen

Pregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. Many new moms feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or exhausted at different...

Counselors
711Teletype (TTY) number for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Su Familia
EveryoneAll topics

Su Familia, or the National Hispanic Family Health Helpline, provides free reliable and confidential health information in...

StrongHearts Native Helpline
Cultural support

StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and sexual violence helpline...

Love, A Stranger - Eating Disorder Helpline
Everyone

Love, A Stranger is a peer-support helpline dedicated to individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image concerns, and...

Amala Youth Hopeline
Faith-basedYouthCultural support

Amala is a confidential and culturally competent youth support program for Muslim youth through a phone line available 5-days a...

Peers, Volunteers
All-Options Talkline
Everyone

If you are pregnant and unsure how to feel or what to do next, or you want to talk about a past or current experience with...

Struggling with the challenges of being a parent? Hotline support is available in United States

How you parent makes a big difference not just to your children today, but to how they will be in the future too. This can be a major pressure for any parent. If this is you, help is available. Volunteers and counselors at 18 parenting hotlines in United States are there to listen and help you if you are struggling with:

  • Not agreeing with your partner about parenting approaches
  • Being afraid to let your child experience pain, disappointment, and frustration
  • Being unable to balance your career with family life
  • Not finding the right balance between who you are as an individual and a parent
  • Feeling overwhelmed with contradicting information about parenting you receive
  • You feel you might be approaching burnout because you have too much on your plate
  • You are unsure of how to instil good values in your children
  • Missing socializing and going out

Every parent has their own path to overcoming the daily challenges parenting brings. And every parent in the world had doubts about how to do it. It can feel scary to have to figure it all out. However, this is a natural response.

Let's be honest – parenting is one of the hardest things that you'll ever do. It can also be the most rewarding. Every parent needs support, and there is no shame in accessing it when you need it. People in United States are ready and available to help you on your parenting journey and support you to raise your family in a way that works for your unique situation.

For free and confidential support with parenting, consider contacting a hotline in United States today.


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