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- Description
Telephone, text, and online counselling and support; for telephone counselling in English and French call 1-800-668-6868, also available in over 100 languages including Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, and Ukrainian through interpreters
- telephone, text and online (live chat) counselling and emotional support, and information and referral on a wide range of topics; anonymous and confidential
- chat available through cell phone, laptop, tablet, and desktop computer
- Resources Around Me national searchable online database of community resource listings
Crisis Text Line open to all youth in crisis, available by texting 686868 (see separate listing)
Peer2Peer, (Peer-to-Peer Community), peertopeer.kidshelpphone.ca
Community support online forum for youth 12-26 years to share experiences, offer inspiration and ask questions; available in English and French; confidential- Eligibility
- Children, youth and young adults, including newcomers
Residency Requirements: Canada - Application Process
- Call, text, or for online chat visit kidshelpphone.ca
- Toll Free
- 1-800-668-6868 - 24-hour Counselling
- Office
- 416-586-5437 - Administration
- Crisis
- 686868 - Text CONNECT
- Fax
- 416-586-0651
- Website
- Visit Website
- Mailing Address
- 439 University Ave
Suite 300
Toronto, ON, M5G 1Y8
Canada - Languages
- English, French, Interpreters available for over 100 languages including Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, and Ukrainian
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- No documents required
- Accessibility
- Not applicable
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Findhelp Information Services
- Last Updated On
- April 2, 2025
- Location
- Toronto
- Hours of Operation
- Open 24/7Telephone Counselling: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Live Chat Counselling (English): Mon-Sun 7 pm-12 midnight
Live Chat Counselling (French): Mon-Sun 7 pm-12 midnight
Crisis Text Line: Mon-Sun 24 hours (see separate entry) - Service Area(s)
- Ontario
