Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is a Canadian charitable organization that provides online and telephone counselling and volunteer-led, text-based support in English and French to youth across Canada. Kids Help Phone also provides information on how to access community resources in Canada. It was established in 1989.
History[edit | edit source]
Kids Help Phone was established in 1989, in response to the need for a confidential, anonymous service for young people in Canada. It was the first service of its kind in Canada, and is a registered charity that does not receive any government funding. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in both English and French.
Services[edit | edit source]
Kids Help Phone provides a variety of services to help young people who are in need of assistance. These services include:
- Counselling: Kids Help Phone provides professional counselling services over the phone and online. These services are confidential and anonymous, and are available 24/7.
- Information and Referrals: Kids Help Phone provides information and referrals to local community services across Canada. This can include services such as mental health support, medical services, and support for issues such as bullying and abuse.
- Online Resources: Kids Help Phone provides a variety of online resources for young people. This includes articles and tools on topics such as mental health, bullying, and relationships.
Funding[edit | edit source]
Kids Help Phone is a registered charity that relies on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations. It does not receive any government funding.
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