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Latest press releases, statements and media coverage

  • Press release
September 28th, 2021

Recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Week

This week, we recognize Truth and Reconciliation Week, five days dedicated to engaging everyone in Canada in important conversations about First Nations, Métis and Inuit land claims and the traumatic legacies of residential schools on generations of Indigenous peoples across Canada.

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June 30th, 2021

You are not alone

Kids Help Phone hears from young people every day who often feel they are the only ones going through their issue. They often feel alone in their concerns – big or small. A new, virtual, moderated and supported community created by youth, for youth is finally here.

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June 1st, 2021

We stand and mourn with Indigenous peoples

A message from Katherine Hay, President & CEO of Kids Help Phone

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  • Press release
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May 13th, 2021

Kids Help Phone celebrates 20th anniversary with fundraiser

Etalk’s Tyrone Edwards hosts May 16th event, featuring performances and appearances by Serena Ryder, Ed Robertson, Kardinal Offishall, Giacomo Gianniotti and more.

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  • Press release
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March 2nd, 2021

“Hello! I’m Kip – How can I help you?”

Kids Help Phone launches new way to access mental health support for youth

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  • Press release
February 4th, 2021

New partnership: Kids Help Phone & BlackNorth Initiative

Kids Help Phone data shows Black youth reaching out for mental health support around racism are among the most distressed service users

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  • Press release
November 11th, 2020

Being there for young people and our staff through COVID-19

For over 30 years, Kids Help Phone has been the only bilingual national 24/7 e-mental health service for young people across Canada; no problem is too small and no problem is too large.

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  • Press release
October 8th, 2020

Kids Help Phone launches data insights platform

Kids Help Phone Insights shares up-to-date information about the state of youth mental health in Canada today.

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With Kids Help Phone’s web resources, young people can get information about how their thoughts, feelings and behaviours are connected and what they can do to care for their well-being.

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If young people need help right now, they can text or Facebook message a trained, volunteer crisis responder at Kids Help Phone about anything they’re going through. No issue is too big or too small.

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Young people can work with a professional counsellor at Kids Help Phone over the phone or through online chat to better understand what they’re going through.

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Young people can access tools, tips and resources on Kids Help Phone’s website to help build their skills and improve their wellness in the way that feels best for them.

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Young people can connect with other youth and explore lived experiences across Canada using the Peer-to-Peer Community at Kids Help Phone.

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