Behavioral Health Resources for Parents and Caregivers

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The resources on this page are designed to equip parents and caregivers with the information, resources, and tools they need to support children and teens in their care experiencing mental health challenges



Mental Health Resources for Parents and Caregivers

Use these resources to educate yourself about mental health and how it can affect your children.

Substance Use Resources for Parents and Caregivers

Use these resources to educate yourself about substance use and how it can affect your children.



988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline

Text or call 988 , or chat the 988 Lifeline (in English and en español), if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis. 988 will connect you with trained crisis counselors who can offer compassionate care and support in multiple languages.

Call or Text 988

Mental Health and Substance Use National Helpline

Call 1-800-487-4889 (in English and en español) for free, confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders.

Visit SAMHSA’s National Helpline

Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Locator

The FindTreatment.gov search tool enables you to use your zip code to find a nearby provider or program based on your unique mental health or substance use needs.

Find Nearby Treatment

Maternal Mental Health Line

Text or call 1-833-852-6262 for support through all stages of pregnancy, with free, confidential access to professional counselors, real-time information, and support group referrals. Counselors provide support in English and en español.

Access Support