Give youth a safe place to connect

Kids, teens and young adults today face serious, real-life concerns some think of as only grown-up issues. And mental health plays a role in how we deal with each one, no matter how old we are. How we’re feeling can affect our happiness, our relationships and even our ability to excel on the basketball court. […]

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Kids face grown-up problems. We can all support them.

The death of a loved one. A struggle with gender identity. A racist remark. Overwhelming stress and anxiety. These may seem like grown-up problems, but they’re concerns young people contact Kids Help Phone about, too. Kids, teens and young adults today face serious, real-life concerns some think of as only grown-up problems. And mental health […]

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Recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Week

A message from Katherine Hay, President & CEO of Kids Help Phone 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. Truth and […]

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Indigenous Advisory Council

As a settler organization, it’s critical that we learn and embrace leadership from Indigenous people. Kids Help Phone’s Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC) collaborates with the Director of Indigenous Initiatives to lead all Indigenous activities at Kids Help Phone and ensure that as our services evolve, they continue to adapt to be relevant, equitable and accessible […]

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Indigenous outreach materials order form

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 that orders take approximately three to four weeks to ship. If you have any special delivery instructions, please let us know using the “Special instructions” field. If you require […]

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Brighter Days: An Indigenous Wellness Program supported by Sun Life

Photo credit: Jenna Mae Photography Brighter Days: An Indigenous Wellness Program supported by Sun Life was developed by Indigenous educators, school counsellors and community program workers to empower First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth with skills, tools and resources to support their well-being. The program is offered to Indigenous youth from six to 29 years old in […]

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Donor FAQs

The following are the most frequently asked questions that we receive about donating and our fundraising activities. As a charity, Kids Help Phone relies on donations from individuals, businesses, clubs and foundations to keep its services open and available to youth in Canada 24/7. Our donors are very important to us. If you have a […]

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