Kids Help Phone

Crisis Text Line


Description

Support and information in any type of crisis by trained volunteers crisis responders

  • youth text CONNECT or PARLER to 686868
  • available in English and French
  • does not provide medical advice
  • text or Messenger also available on website


Access to culturally sensitive counselling (dependent on crisis responder availability)

  • individuals who identify as Indigenous can ask to be connected with a First Nations, Inuk or Métis crisis responder by texting FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, OR METIS to 686868, or message through Facebook Messenger
  • individuals who identify as African, Caribbean, Black or part of the Afro-diaspora can text RISE to 686868, or message through Facebook Messenger
Hours of Operation
Open 24/7
Mon-Sun 24 hours
Eligibility
Open to all youth in crisis Residency Requirements: Canada
Application Process
Text CONNECT (English) or PARLER (French) to 686868
Fees
None
Documents Required
None required
Accessibility
Not applicable
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Agency Information
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Copyright
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Last Updated On
April 2, 2024