Neel: There are lots of people around you who can help you deal with your parents’ separation.

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 (an aunt or uncle, or your grandmother or grandfather).
• Your teacher.
• Your school counsellor.
• Someone at your place of worship.
• Your family doctor.

These people can help by:

• Just listening.
• Suggesting things you can do to make things better.
• Giving you the names of other people who can help.

Here are some numbers you can call if you need some help and don’t know who to reach out to.

• Call the Kids Help Phone for free from anywhere in Canada, at 1-800-668-6868. You can also visit the Kids Help Phone website.
• Yukon Crisis Prevention “Youth Against Violence”: 1-800-680-4264
• Many Rivers “Youth Outreach Program”: (867) 667-2970