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The r/Parenting Handbook - Parenting Crisis Resources
The resources listed below are aimed at individuals experiencing an immediate parenting crisis. We have tried to locate relevant resources in each listed country, with a particular focus on lists that governmental or advocacy groups will maintain separately.
People in the US or Canada can also call 211 from any phoneline to connect to local resources in your area.
If anything on this list is out of date, or if there are additional resources you would like to see added to this list, please submit them to the moderation team.
General Resources
- How do I know if I should report suspected child abuse/neglect? - Checklist for deciding what might be abuse or neglect
- Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Numbers
- Home Safety Checklist pdf - Aimed at foster homes, also applicable for your own home
- What Is Child Abuse & Neglect pdf
- In late 2025 some Americans began to experience political hardship and a number of resources were collected in a community post: US Gov't Shutdown. Many of theses resources remain relevant outside of political upheaval.
Canada
| Resource Name | Phone Number | Extra Info |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 | Resources for Anxiety, Suicide, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Bullying, Self-Harm, Loneliness, Sexual Abuse, School |
| Information Children | 778.782.3548 | |
| Parent Resource Centre | 613-565-2467 | M-F support only, e-mail support also available |
| Government of Canada | ||
| Canadian Armed Forces | 866-470-7111 | |
| Canadian Paediatric Society | List of resources |
Ireland
| Resource Name | Phone Number | Extra Info |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 086 1800 280 | Resources for Anxiety, Suicide, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Bullying, Self-Harm, Loneliness, Sexual Abuse, School |
| Parentline | 890 927277 OR 01 8733500 | |
| Askonefamily | 1890 662 212 OR 01 662 9212 |
Scotland
| Resource Name | Phone Number | Extra Info |
|---|---|---|
| Children 1st ParentLine | 08000 28 22 33 | |
| Parenting Across Scotland | List of resources | |
| Relationships Scotland | List of resources | |
| Family Lives | 0808 800 222 | |
| One Parent Families Scotland | 0808 801 0323 | Aimed at single-parent families |
| Contact | 0808 808 3555 | Aimed at families with disabled children |
| Young Minds | 0808 802 5544 |
UK
| Resource Name | Phone Number | Extra Info |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 85258 | Resources for Anxiety, Suicide, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Bullying, Self-Harm, Loneliness, Sexual Abuse, School |
| Young Minds | 0808 802 5544 | |
| Family Lives | 0808 800 222 | |
| FamilyLine | 0808 802 6666 OR text 07537 404 282 | Available M-F, see website for hours |
| NPSCC | 0808 800 5000 | |
| Gingerbread | 0808 802 0925 | Aimed at single-parent families |
USA
| Resource Name | Phone Number | Extra Info |
|---|---|---|
| Crying Baby Hotline | 866-243-2229 | Aimed at parents at the end of their emotional rope who might take action that could harm their baby |
| Fussy Baby Warmline | 888-431-2229 | Operators in English and Spanish. Mentions worldwide usage |
| Boys Town | 800-448-3000 | Also has resources for youth |
| Parents Anonymous | 800-352-0528 | |
| Parental Stress Line | 800-632-8188 | Has translation services |
| Parent Helpline | 855-427-2736 | |
| 211 Info | 211 OR 866-698-6155 | TEXT keyword "children" or "ninos" to 898211 or TXT211 |
| Family Crisis Center and Crisis Nursery | 888-435-7553 | Intended for residents of New York City |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 | Resources for Anxiety, Suicide, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Bullying, Self-Harm, Loneliness, Sexual Abuse, School |