Record #:
MET6983
Last Full Update:
22 Feb 2022
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 416-586-5437, Administration |
| Crisis Phone | 1-800-668-6868, Kids Help Phone ; 686868, Text |
| Fax | 416-586-0651 |
| info@kidshelpphone.ca | |
| Website | www.kidshelpphone.ca |
| Primary Contact | Mary Grossutti, Senior Manager, Knowledge Mobilization; Email: Mary.Grossutti@kidshelpphone.ca |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | COVID19 Telephone, text, and online counselling and support available, including online resources such as COVID19 information; for telephone counselling in English and French call 1-800-668-6868, also available in Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, and Ukrainian through interpreters
Crisis Text Line open to all 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 |
| Hours | Telephone/Text 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) |
| Areas Served | Canada ; Ontario |
| Eligibility | Children, youth and young adults 5-25 years, including newcomers
Residency Requirements: Canada |
| Application | Call 1-800-668-6868, or text 686868, or for online chat visit kidshelpphone.ca |
| Languages | Interpreters available for Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, and Ukrainian |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Toronto |
| Address & Map | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mailing Address | 439 University Ave Suite 300 Toronto, ON Canada M5G 1Y8 |
| Physical Access | Not applicable |