Boys Town National Hotline
Parenting Is Tough.
The Boys Town National HotlineSM Can Help.
Challenging…Rewarding…Frustrating
Parenting is many things. In today’s speed-of-a-text world there’s one thing it’s not…easy.
Sometimes it’s hard to know if you’re doing what’s best for your kids. And with new media-hyped “experts” popping up every time you go online, it’s hard to know who to trust to help you stay connected with your kids.
You need help that’s always there and backed by the experience of working with millions of kids and families. You need the Boys Town National Hotline.SM
The Boys Town National Hotline’sSM specially trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to offer you parenting advice and assistance. These dedicated professionals receive ongoing training on how to deal with situations ranging from suicide to challenges parents encounter every day with their teens.
The Hotline is always close by…
- Call us at 1-800-448-3000*
- Use our contact form to send us a question
- Email us at hotline@boystown.org ›
- National Hotline Resources & Free Downloads ›
Boys Town National Hotline
- Over 8 million calls answered
- Database of 50,000 support services
- 150,000 calls each year
- Toll free from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada
Your Life, Your Voice
Unique website offers teens another channel to express feelings and seek help. Visit YourLifeYourVoice.org ›
*Spanish-speaking counselors and translation services, representing more than 140 languages, are available, along with a TDD line (1-800-448-1833) that allows counselors to communicate with speech-impaired and deaf callers.

