Share your story. Give more young people’s feelings a place to go.

Have you navigated worry, conflict, loneliness, grief or other issues or feelings that impacted your mental health? By sharing what you’ve experienced and how Kids Help Phone was part of your story, you can show youth they’re not alone, normalize conversations about mental health, and inspire people to support the movement that says every feeling matters.

What happens next?

If you’ve shared your story, thank you! We’ll review it with care as soon as we can. We may contact you, using the email address you provided, to learn more. We may decide to publish your story where it could have meaningful impact.

Whether your story is published or not, we’re grateful for your contribution and hope you find it helpful to put your feelings / experiences into words.

Help build a collection of stories that can inspire generations.

“At just 13 years old, Alexi faced life-altering challenges after a stroke, leaving him with visible and invisible struggles. His dad didn’t know how much he was hurting, despite them being so close. When he began having scary thoughts and feelings, he called Kids Help Phone.”

— excerpt from Alexi’s Story

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