- Description
- COVID19 Telephone, text, and online counselling and support available, including online resources such as COVID19 information; for telephone counselling in English and French call 1-800-668-6868, also available in Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, and Ukrainian through interpreters
- telephone, text and online (live chat) counselling and emotional support, and information and referral on a wide range of topics; anonymous and confidential
- chat available through cell phone, laptop, tablet, and desktop computer
- 24/7 e-mental health support through Facebook website or Messenger app
- Resources Around Me national searchable online database of community resource listings
Crisis Text Line open to all in crisis, available by texting 686868 (see separate listing)
Peer2Peer, (Peer-to-Peer Community), peertopeer.kidshelpphone.ca
Community support online forum for youth 12-26 years to share experiences, offer inspiration and ask questions; available in English and French; confidential - Eligibility
- Children, youth and young adults 5-25 years, including newcomers
Residency Requirements: Canada - Application Process
- Call 1-800-668-6868, or text 686868, or for online chat visit kidshelpphone.ca
- Crisis
- 1-800-668-6868 - Kids Help Phone
- Crisis
- 686868 - Text
- Office
- 416-586-5437 - Administration
- Fax
- 416-586-0651
- Web Site
- https://www.kidshelpphone.ca
- info@kidshelpphone.ca
- Mailing Address
- 439 University Ave
Suite 300
Toronto, ON, M5G 1Y8
Canada - Languages
- English, French, Interpreters available for Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, and Ukrainian
- Contact
- Mary Grossutti, Senior Manager, Knowledge Mobilization
Email: Mary.Grossutti@kidshelpphone.ca - Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Not applicable
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Findhelp Information Services
- Last Updated On
- November 30, 2022
- Hours of Operation
- Open 24/7
Telephone/Text Counselling: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Live Chat Counselling (English): Mon-Sun 7 pm-12 midnight
Live Chat Counselling (French): Mon-Sun 7 pm-12 midnight
Crisis Text Line: Mon-Sun 24 hours (see separate entry) - Service Area(s)
- Canada
- Ontario