National call, text, and live chat counselling services for youth. Services are free, anonymous, and confidential. Professional counsellors are available 24/7 for support, information, and referrals. Services include:
- Mental health tips and info
- Crisis support
- Professional counselling
- Support forums and real-life stories
- A support service directory
Organizations that offer this Service
Sites that offer this Service
Mon-Sun
24 hours a day
Crisis Line Number: 1-800-668-6868
Crisis Line Number: 686868 (Text)
Eligibility
Open to all kids, teens, and young adults in Canada.
Areas Served
Ontario
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
French
Language Note
Interpreters available for other languages for information and referral only
Application Instructions
For text message support, text GOOD2TALKON to 686868. The first few messages received will be automated messages from Kids Help Phone giving information about the service and privacy policy, before being connected to a volunteer Crisis Responder. The conversation can be ended anytime by texting the word STOP.
Classifications
Last Full Update
October 19, 2023