California Parent & Youth Helpline

Emotional support for families challenged by the pressures of COVID-19

Parents Anonymous^® Inc. launched the California Parent & Youth Helpline in partnership with Governor Gavin Newsom as part of his initiative to address the impacts of COVID-19. Since 1969, Parents Anonymous^® has provided weekly evidence-based support groups for parents, children and youth nationwide.

Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength^®

Press Release: First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom Endorses Parents Anonymous^®

Join a Parents Anonymous® Online Support Group

Parents and caregivers can join a free weekly online support group to explore their underlying emotions and build resiliency to strengthen their family by filling out this form. Each Parents Anonymous^® Group has a trained group facilitator and parent group leader.

Exciting NEW Important Research Study

Parents Anonymous^® Study Shows Reduction in Child Welfare System Contact

The study found that parents who participated in Parents Anonymous® were significantly less likely to experience new referrals and new substantiated referrals to the child welfare system within a year of finishing the program than parents who did not participate in the program.

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COVID-19 has made life challenging

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Important COVID-19 information

Remember to wear a face covering (and put one on kids over 2) and practice physical distancing when you go out. Don’t forget to wash your hands! State of California COVID-19 Number: 833-422-4255 (833-4CA-4ALL) or visit their website.