Crisis Text and Online Messaging Support
AKA: Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Service; RiseUp; Kids Help Phone Online MessagingProvided 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:
- General Text Number for All
Text CONNECT to 686868 - First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Youth
Text FIRST NATIONS or INUIT or METIS to 686868 - First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Adults
Text FIRST NATIONS or INUIT or METIS to 741741 - Black Youth
Text RISE to 686868 - Adults
Text WELLNESS to 686868
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


