Parent Resources
Mental and Physical Health (re: our kids):
NYC HOPE – relationship violence help; 24-hour hotline for immediate safety planning, shelter or civil legal assistance, counseling, and other resources and services: 1-800-621-4673 (1-800-621-HOPE); TTY 1-866-604-5350. Call 911 in an emergency.
NYC WELL – offers free confidential mental health support. New Yorkers can speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat and get access to mental health and substance use services, in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Alliance on Mental Illness; 24/7 crisis text line – text “NAMI” to 741741
The Trevor Project/LGBTQ Support for ages 13-24: 1-866-488-7386
Youth Talkline: 1-800-246- PRIDE
The GLBT National Help Center: 1-888-THE-GLNH
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
Eating Disorders Awareness & Prevention: 1-800-931-2237
United Federation of Teachers (UFT) BRAVE hotline to provide general mental health support for New York City public school students and their families. If you call 212-709-3222 on any weekday between 2:30 and 9:30 p.m., you’ll reach a licensed mental health provider.
Childhood traumatic grief information for parents and caregivers
Getting connected to a therapist in your area:
Social Media, Media Literacy and AI links:
Parents Social Media Guide for Students over 13
Kids Socializing Online safely
Internet Matters Newsletter: regular email newsletters that provide online safety advice, support, and encouragement.
Connect Safely: research-based safety tips, parents’ guidebooks, advice, news, and commentary on all aspects of technology use and policy.
Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online: this free reference guide can be used to begin a conversation with youth about internet safety.
Smart Social Podcast: The Smart Social Team teaches parents, educators, and students how to stay safe on social media so they can Shine Online.
Miscellaneous:
Friends & Friendships: Pre-teens & Teenagers
New York City Department of Education
New York City Department of Health