Reaching Out

As a parent or caregiver, know that you are never alone. It is a sign of strength to reach out for help. The organizations below support parents, caregivers, and children. Please reach out if you need resources, guidance, or help.

National Parenting Helpline
http://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/find-support

• Resources for mental and physical health as well as general parenting information. Resources are searchable by state and by topic.

Bridges for Kids
http://www.bridges4kids.org/HelpForKids-US.html

• Solutions for daily parenting challenges. Resources are searchable by state and by topic.

Family Paths
https://familypaths.org
Call 800-829-3777 for support

• A 24-hour parent-support hotline that provides free and confidential counseling, information, and referrals to anyone in need of parenting support.

The American Academy of Pediatrics
https://www.aap.org/en-us/Pages/Default.aspx

• Information on issues related to children’s health and wellness.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

• Information on developmental milestones.

Women Infants and Children (WIC)
Check here for your local office:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/program-contacts

• Food and nutrition support and services for mothers.

National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml

• Information and resources on a wide array of mental health topics.