There are many people around you who can help you cope with your parents splitting up. Sometimes just talking to a friend can help a lot, especially if his or her parents have also split up. You can also talk to an adult you trust, like:

• a relative (aunt, uncle, grandmother, grandfather)
• your teacher
• your school counselor
• someone at your place of worship
• your family doctor

These people can help by:

• listening,
• helping you to put things in perspective,
• suggesting things you can do to feel better, and
• connecting you with other people who can help.

If you or other family members are being abused, you can contact the 24/7 Helpline rings through to a help agency in your county.

Kids First: Provides online resources, phone help, referrals, and in-person groups for kids and teens going through divorce.

Children’s Advocacy Centers

Maine Crisis Hotline: 1-888-568-1112

Maine Behavioral Healthcare

Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault

211 Maine: statewide clearinghouse for help services.

KIDS LEGAL: Although they can’t help you cope with a divorce, they do help teens with other legal problems such as: school issues, physical and sexual abuse, support you may need when you’re out on your own.