Crisis Text and Online Messaging Support

AKA: Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Service; RiseUp; Kids Help Phone Online Messaging
Provided by: Kids Help Phone - AKA: KHP

Service Description

Confidential crisis support text and online messaging service that connects individuals with volunteer crisis responders for support about any topic.

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people can connect with an Indigenous volunteer crisis responder. African, Caribbean and Black youth can connect with volunteer crisis responders through the RiseUp program that was built in collaboration with Black community partners and people from across the Afro-diaspora.

No data plan, internet, or app is required to text. Online messaging can be accessed on a desktop or mobile device.


Click for: Information on support for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis and Black youth

Information

Eligibility:
Open to all
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Text or message online from a web browser
Documents Required:
Not applicable
Program Hours:
24/7 service
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English * French
Coverage Area:
Kanata / Canada

Service Locations & Contact Info

    • Bedford, NS
      • Coverage Area:
        Kanata / Canada
      • Disabilities Access:
        Not applicable
      • Mon:10am - 6pm
        Tue:10am - 6pm
        Wed:10am - 6pm
        Thu:10am - 6pm
        Fri:10am - 6pm
      • Administration hours
    • Toll-Free Number
      Across Canada * Administration Line
      1-800-268-3062