Kids Help Phone, Crisis Text Line

Kids Help Phone

Record #: MET1823

Last Modified: 12 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 16 Feb 2024

Description (Service)

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

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	Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Canada ; Ontario
Boundaries	Canada
Eligibility	Ages: 5 year(s) and up Open to all youth in crisis Residency Requirements: Canada
Application	Text CONNECT (English) or PARLER (French) to 686868
Languages	English, French
Fees	None

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	Toronto, ON Canada
Intersection	University Ave and Dundas St W
Physical Access	Not applicable

Office Phone	416-586-5437, Administration
Crisis Phone	686868, Youth text CONNECT or PARLER
Website	kidshelpphone.ca/need-help-now-text-us
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KidsHelpPhone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KidsHelpPhone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kidshelpphone X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/KidsHelpPhone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KidsHelpPhone
Mailing Address	439 University Ave Suite 300 Toronto, ON Canada M5G 1Y8