Safety Action Steps for Parents and Caregivers: Tools and Strategies for Keeping Your Child Safe
A Guide for Caregivers: Recognizing and Responding to Signs of Self-Harm
A Guide for Caregivers: Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk
A Guide for Caregivers: Recognizing and Responding to Signs of Violence
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a free, confidential resource available 24/7 for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, thoughts of suicide, or substance use concerns. As a parent, you or your child can call, text, or chat 988 at any time to connect with a trained crisis counselor who will listen, offer support without judgment, and help you find local resources if needed. The service is not just for emergencies, it’s also there if you’re worried about your child or someone else and need guidance on how to help. Counselors are specially trained to support people of all ages, and fewer than 2% of calls require emergency services, so you can feel comfortable reaching out for help whenever you need it.