Support for single parents: you do not have to do this alone
Money help matters, and so does having somewhere to turn on a hard night. These are free and confidential.
Free and confidential
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Official site: 988lifeline.org →
Call or text 988, any time, for yourself or someone you love.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral for mental health and substance use, 24/7: 1-800-662-4357.
FindTreatment.gov
Official site: findtreatment.gov →
Find licensed treatment near you, including programs that accept Medicaid.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Official site: thehotline.org →
Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
A word from us
- Asking for help is not failing. Plenty of strong, loving parents have used these same numbers. Recovery and rough seasons are part of a lot of family stories.
Last checked 2026-10-25.
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If today is too much, that's okay. Call 211 and let someone help you sort it out. You've got this.