Parent & Caregiver Support
“You’re doing something incredibly important. Supporting a child or teen through tough moments can feel heavy, confusing, or lonely — but you don’t have to carry it alone. This page is here to help you feel informed, supported, and connected.”
If you’re worried about your child’s safety, support is available 24/7.
Crisis Text Line
Text-based emotional support from trained crisis counselors, available 24/7.
Understanding Your Child's Emotions
Children and teens express pain differently than adults. Watch for changes in sleep, appetite, social withdrawal, sudden anger, or dropping grades. These aren't bad behavior — they're signals. Ask open-ended questions like 'How are you really doing?' and listen without trying to fix it.
If your child is in immediate danger, please call 911.
For Parents of a Struggling Teen
It is incredibly heavy and confusing to watch your teen hurt, and it is okay to feel overwhelmed by it all. Please know you are not alone in this journey, and you don’t have to have all the answers right now to be exactly what your child needs.
- Stay curious and listen without needing to fix or correct in the moment.
- Check in on their safety in a calm, direct, and non-judgmental way.
- Reach out to one trusted support person for yourself to share the load.
- Take one small, kind action for your own body—sip some water, stretch, or step outside for a moment.
A 30-Second Grounding Tool for You
Feel your feet firmly on the floor and take a slow, deep breath. Name 3 things you can see, 2 things you can feel, and 1 thing you can hear to help steady your heart in this moment.
“Supporting my child taught me that I don’t have to have all the answers — I just have to stay connected.”
“We’re healing together, one step at a time.”
Short, anonymous reflections to remind you that you’re not alone.