Free & confidential
Real people, ready to listen, most of them around the clock. You don't need to be in crisis to reach out.
In immediate danger? Call 911Free, confidential 24/7 support in a crisis or emotional distress. In NYC, NYC 988 counselors answer, with interpreters in 200+ languages.
Free, confidential 24/7 support for pregnant and postpartum people and their families, in English and Spanish.
Not a crisis line: leave a confidential message and a trained volunteer calls or texts back with support and resources.
NYC's 24/7 hotline for domestic violence, abuse, or sexual assault: safety planning and shelter help. Live chat online.
Everyday life & safety
Being a young parent comes with its own challenges. These programs help you stay in school, find childcare and build the life you want for you and your baby.
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NYC Public Schools
Free early childhood care for children ages six weeks to four years whose parents are NYC public school students, so young parents can stay in school and graduate.
Mount Sinai Health System
Confidential medical, mental health and reproductive care for young people ages 10 to 26 at no cost, including pregnancy services and a Teen Parent Program.
Free youth center for ages 12 to 24 with health care, counseling, legal help, school and job programs. Its Bronx Youth Center and housing sites offer parenting support for young families.
Advocates for Children of New York
Free helpline for NYC students and families with school problems, including the rights of pregnant and parenting students, medical leave and getting childcare through LYFE.
City University of New York (CUNY)
Free program for NYC fathers and expectant fathers ages 18 to 30 offering high school equivalency or college prep, job help and stipends at Kingsborough, Hostos and LaGuardia colleges.
CUNY Office of Early Childhood Initiatives
Affordable child care at 17 CUNY campus centers so student parents can keep taking classes. Some centers take babies as young as six weeks; ages and hours vary by campus.
NYC Public Schools
Where public school students can report pregnancy discrimination or harassment. Pregnant and parenting students have the right to stay in their school and can ask for a private lactation space.
NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
City referral line (formerly Youth Connect) that helps young people and families find free youth, education, job and family programs. Weekdays 9am to 5pm, with help in over 180 languages.
