Support for newcomer youth

Belonging to a cultural community can bring pride and strength. It can also bring challenges, like trouble finding services that understand newcomer experiences, or stress about stigma or immigration worries.

At Kids Help Phone, we offer support for newcomer youth with help available in multiple languages by phone call with a professional counsellor.

Trained, volunteer crisis responders and professional counsellors at Kids Help Phone offer culturally sensitive support and understand that newcomers may face unique challenges.

Learn about Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone’s free, 24/7, confidential e-mental health support services offer young people across Canada a non-judgmental space to Feel Out Loud and navigate their emotions. 

 

You can now access support in over 100 languages. 

 

If you’re seeking mental health support right now, you can…

Text with a volunteer crisis responder

Trained, volunteer crisis responders at KHP can help you identify coping strategies and reflect on sources of strength and community in your life through text.

Crisis responders are available 24/7 to offer mental health support in English or French. To connect for support, you can text 686868.

Message a volunteer crisis responder online

You can connect with a trained, volunteer crisis responder anytime, about anything that’s on your mind.

Support is available 24/7 in English or French.

Call a professional counsellor

Professional counsellors at KHP can help you recognize your strengths and manage the challenges in your life.
Counselling is available by phone in over 100 languages, with the help of trained interpreters, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

You can call 1-800-668-6868 and press 4 to access confidential and anonymous support in multiple languages.

Explore Newcomer-focused content

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Explore Resources Near You

Resources Around Me (RAM) is a directory of programs, services, apps and more nearest your community and across Canada. You can search the directory by community, language, service type and more. Learn more about RAM by exploring the answers to some frequently asked questions. 

VISIT DATABASE
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Connect with Other Youth

The Peer-to-Peer Community is a support network through an online discussion forum, for and by young people In the community, youth can anonymously share their personal experiences, offer inspiration and ask questions to connect, comfort and cheer each other on.   

VISIT THE PEER-TO-PEER COMMUNITY

Check out self-guided online resources

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How can I stay connected with newcomer youth initiatives?

Join our growing network dedicated to supporting newcomer youth across Canada. By staying connected, you’ll receive updates, stories, and opportunities to collaborate on initiatives that help young people build a sense of belonging, access mental health support, and thrive in their new communities from coast to coast to coast. 

JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
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How can I support newcomer youth?

Make an impact! Join Paving Paths, a Canada-wide network of passionate volunteers helping connect newcomer youth to resources and critical supports at Kids Help Phone.

VOLUNTEER NOW

Are you a newcomer supporting organization?

You can order free materials to your organization or download digital materials here.

 

Interested in collaboration? Reach out to our inbox below. 

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Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and our caring donors from coast to coast to coast.