Fostering hope: How to build resilience in youth

While some people may be more naturally hopeful than others, hopefulness isn’t just a matter of temperament. Like health, hope is affected by our context — our interpersonal, social, economic and political circumstances. What this means is that we can all help each other become more hopeful through our everyday interactions. Behind the idea of hope […]

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Join our Indigenous Initiatives Network

The success of Finding Hope: Kids Help Phone’s Action Plan for Supporting First Nations, Métis and Inuit Young People depends on partnerships with Indigenous communities, organizations and people like you. We’d like to invite you to stay connected with us by joining our Indigenous Initiatives Network mailing list for updates on our Indigenous Engagement Program, […]

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Answer a kid’s distress signal

It’s not always obvious when a young person is struggling. But every kid deserves help when they need it. You can see their pain when no one else does. Will you answer a kid’s distress signal today? By making a gift today, you’re standing up for youth and showing them that they matter. You can […]

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Indigenous outreach materials

Photo credit: Morgan Tinker Thank you for your interest in promoting Kids Help Phone’s services among Inuit, First Nations and Métis young people. We’re incredibly grateful for your support! Please fill out the request form to order a free package of Indigenous-specific materials including posters, wallet cards and an overview of our services. Please note […]

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Submit an Indigenous resource

Photo credit: Jenna Natomagan, Jenna Mae Photography Kids Help Phone’s resource database is used by our professional counsellors and volunteer Crisis Responders to refer young people across Canada to relevant programs and services in their communities. It also helps inform our Resources Around Me tool, which is publicly available. Mental health services, cultural activities, sports […]

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Share your message of encouragement with kids across Canada

Young people all across Canada are picking up their pens, pencils and markers to help each other. They’re reminding other kids they’re never alone by writing thoughtful letters of hope during the COVID-19 pandemic. What would you like to say to a kid right now? You can send kids a message of encouragement by filling […]

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Will you make sure kids are never alone?

You may not always know when a young person is struggling – but you can still be there for them. You can see their pain when no one else does. Will you donate now to help a kid who is struggling alone? Your donation today will expand life-saving mental health supports that young people are […]

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Applying to the Indigenous Advisory Council

Kids Help Phone’s Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC) provides essential leadership to KHP Indigenous Initiatives and informs everything we do at Kids Help Phone. The IAC is composed of 12-14 members, half of whom are youth, who contribute diverse Indigenous perspectives and experience to the Council. You can learn more about the role of the IAC […]

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