💛 Need someone to talk to?
It's not your fault.
Sometimes grown-ups get angry, act strange, drink too much or aren't okay. When that happens, it can feel like you did something wrong. You didn't. How a grown-up acts is about them, not you. It is never your fault.
You don't have to handle it alone. Tell a grown-up you trust: a teacher, a school counselor, a coach, a grandparent, an aunt or uncle, or a friend's parent. Or call or text one of the free help lines below. They're private, the people there are kind, and you won't get in trouble for calling.
If you're in danger right now, call 911 (or your country's emergency number).
Free help lines, open day and night
| Where | Who to call or text |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | ChildhelpCall or text, 24/7, in over 170 languages. childhelphotline.org |
| 🇺🇸 United States | If you feel like hurting yourselfCall or text, 24/7. |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Kids Help PhoneOr text CONNECT to 686868. 24/7, English or French. |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | ChildlineFree, or chat online at childline.org.uk |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Kids HelplineFree, 24/7, ages 5 to 25. kidshelpline.com.au |
| 🌍 Anywhere else | Child Helpline International lists the free kids' help line in your country. Find yours |
If a grown-up at home drinks or uses drugs
Lots of kids live with this, and you're not the only one. Alateen is a group just for kids and teens with a family member who drinks. You can meet other kids who understand. Learn about Alateen
Slangerator isn't a help line. These are real, separate services run by people trained to help kids.
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