Raising the Future believes that Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength®. We encourage parents, children, and youth to call, text and live chat through the website (caparentyouthhelpline.org) to receive the emotional support you need and deserve, in any language from trained counselors.
California Parent & Youth Helpline (855-427-2736 Push 1)
In partnership with Governor Newsom and the California Department of Social Services, Parents Anonymous® launched an innovative First Responder System for Families in April 2020 to address the impact of the pandemic and provide vital Evidence-Based emotional support by compassionate and trained Helpline counselors for diverse Parents and Youth by phone, text and live chat 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, 8AM-8PM in English, Spanish and all other languages to address all parenting, mental health, and related family issues. Also Free Online Weekly Parents Anonymous® Groups are offered in English and Spanish for Parents statewide. Additional Information and Necessary Resources are available at www.caparentyouthhelpline.org.
National Parent Helpline (855-427-2736)
Since 1969, The National Parent Helpline® provides free emotional support by phone to enhance well-being and build resiliency by Compassionate and trained Helpline Counselors and provide a safe space to discuss any parenting concern. www.nationalparenthelpline.org.