Kids Help Phone
Site: Administrative Mail Address
Record #:
MET6983
Last Full Update:
16 Feb 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | Crisis Toll Free: 1-800-668-6868, Kids Help Phone ; Crisis Text: 686868 ; 416-586-5437, Administration |
| Fax | 416-586-0651 |
| contact@kidshelpphone.ca | |
| Website | www.kidshelpphone.ca |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | 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
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| 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 | Ages: 5 year(s) - 30 year(s) Children, youth and young adults, 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 over 100 languages including 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 |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Emergency / Crisis ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Child Mental Health ; Child Mental Health Resources ; Distress Lines Including Chat & Text ; Distress Phone Lines Including Chat & Text ; Youth Mental Health Resources ; Youth Mental Health Services |
| Service Categories | Adolescent/Youth Counselling ; Child Guidance ; Directory/Resource List Publication ~ Youth Issues ; General Counselling Services ~ Young Adults ; General Crisis Intervention Hotlines ~ Youth ; Internet Based Crisis Intervention ~ Youth ; Post Disaster Mental Health Services ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Young Adults ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Youth ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ Young Adults ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ Youth |
