Establishes a national parent and youth helpline to provide guidance and support to parents, caregivers, and youth.
The National Parent and Youth Helpline Act aims to create a national, toll-free telephone helpline to offer emotional support and assistance to parents, caregivers, and youth facing personal challenges. The helpline will operate 24 hours a day, providing guidance on issues such as emotional distress, substance abuse, peer relationships, and educational concerns. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award a grant to a nonprofit entity with experience in running a similar helpline.
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