24/7 Helpline Provides Vital Support to Parents, Caregivers and Youth

HealthWell Foundation

Emotional distress and crises don’t take holidays. They don’t take the weekends off or pause for the evening after the work or school day is done. Fortunately, neither do the trained counselors at the National Parent & Youth Helpline™. Whether someone is in the midst of a personal or mental health crisis, or they just need someone to talk to, the Helpline’s counselors are ready to help, 24/7 every day of the year, via phone or text at 855-427-2736, via live chat at www.nationalparentyouthhelpline.org, and via email at help@nationalparentyouthhelpline.org.

“Our compassionate and trained Helpline counselors provide evidence-based support for any parent, caregiver, child or youth up to age 25, even if they do not live under the same roof,” said Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, ACSW, ACHT, President and CEO, Parents Anonymous, which operates the Helpline. “We can help with both emotional issues and practical ones. For example, we recently counseled people living through the Los Angeles wildfires about everything from the mental anguish of losing their homes, jobs and schools, to how to find a shelter. We provide resources and referrals and encourage those reaching out to call or connect with us as often as they need to get their issue resolved.”