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'''Kids Help Phone''' is a Canadian charitable organization that provides | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Kids Help Phone}} | ||
== Kids Help Phone == | |||
[[File:Kids-Help-Phone-Logo.svg|thumb|right|Logo of Kids Help Phone]] | |||
'''Kids Help Phone''' is a [[Canadian]] charitable organization that provides free and confidential [[counseling]] and [[mental health]] support to young people. Established in 1989, it offers services in both [[English language|English]] and [[French language|French]] and is available 24/7 across [[Canada]]. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Kids Help Phone was | Kids Help Phone was founded in response to the growing need for accessible mental health support for children and teenagers. Initially launched as a telephone counseling service, it has since expanded to include online chat, text, and other digital platforms to reach a broader audience. | ||
== Services == | == Services == | ||
Kids Help Phone provides a variety of services | Kids Help Phone provides a variety of services aimed at supporting the mental health and well-being of young people: | ||
* ''' | * '''Telephone Counseling''': Young people can call the toll-free number to speak with a professional counselor. | ||
* '''Text Support''': A text-based service that allows users to communicate with counselors via SMS. | |||
* '''Online Chat''': A web-based chat service for real-time communication with counselors. | |||
* '''Resources and Information''': The organization offers a wealth of information on mental health topics, coping strategies, and self-care tips. | |||
== Impact == | |||
Since its inception, Kids Help Phone has had a significant impact on the mental health landscape in Canada. It has provided millions of counseling sessions and has been a critical resource for young people in crisis. | |||
== | == Expansion and Innovation == | ||
Kids Help Phone | Over the years, Kids Help Phone has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of young people. It has embraced new technologies and platforms to ensure that its services are accessible to all. | ||
== | == Related pages == | ||
* [[Mental health]] | |||
* [[Counseling]] | |||
* [[Youth services]] | |||
* [[Crisis hotline]] | * [[Crisis hotline]] | ||
[[Category:Mental health organizations in Canada]] | [[Category:Mental health organizations in Canada]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Youth organizations based in Canada]] | ||
[[Category:Charities based in Canada]] | |||
Latest revision as of 11:11, 15 February 2025
Kids Help Phone[edit]
Kids Help Phone is a Canadian charitable organization that provides free and confidential counseling and mental health support to young people. Established in 1989, it offers services in both English and French and is available 24/7 across Canada.
History[edit]
Kids Help Phone was founded in response to the growing need for accessible mental health support for children and teenagers. Initially launched as a telephone counseling service, it has since expanded to include online chat, text, and other digital platforms to reach a broader audience.
Services[edit]
Kids Help Phone provides a variety of services aimed at supporting the mental health and well-being of young people:
- Telephone Counseling: Young people can call the toll-free number to speak with a professional counselor.
- Text Support: A text-based service that allows users to communicate with counselors via SMS.
- Online Chat: A web-based chat service for real-time communication with counselors.
- Resources and Information: The organization offers a wealth of information on mental health topics, coping strategies, and self-care tips.
Impact[edit]
Since its inception, Kids Help Phone has had a significant impact on the mental health landscape in Canada. It has provided millions of counseling sessions and has been a critical resource for young people in crisis.
Expansion and Innovation[edit]
Over the years, Kids Help Phone has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of young people. It has embraced new technologies and platforms to ensure that its services are accessible to all.
