Canada’s free, e-mental health service for young people celebrates 35-years
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7, e-mental health service offering free, confidential, multi-lingual support to young people when they need it most. Celebrating 35-years of support by phone, text, chat, peer-to-peer forum and resources online, no challenge is too big or small. Susan Hay has the story.
Health
Mar 4
Don’t be afraid of validating children’s feelings when it comes to mental health
With multiple conflicts happening around the globe young Canadians may be struggling with their mental health. Diana Martin with Kids Help Phone joins Global News Morning to discuss how to have conversations with kids and how young Canadians can seek out help with Kids Help Phone.
Canada
Oct 19, 2023
Kids Help Phone Supports for Back to School
Global’s Eilish Bonang speaks with Danielle Naccarato from Kids Help Phone about some of the struggles students face when they’re headed back to school, and the supports available to them through the organization.
Lifestyle
Aug 30, 2023
Kids Help Phone Using AI to Enhance their Services
Global’s Eilish Bonang connects with Darren Mastropaolo, Vice President of Innovation and Data at Kids Help Phone, to talk about their newly announced partnership with the Vector Institute, using AI to enhance their e-mental health services.
Global News Morning Halifax
Jul 7, 2023
Kingston, Ont. NCAA star hosts charity basketball camp for kids
Kingston native Aaliyah Edwards is spending her time in the offseason back home, helping local kids hone their basketball skills.
Jul 22, 2023
Walk So Kids Can Talk
Global’s Eilish Bonang is joined in studio by Allison Fitzgerald and Justin Scully to talk about the upcoming 34th annual Kids Help Phone BMO Walk So Kids Can Talk event and the increasing need for youth mental health supports across the country.
Global News Morning Halifax
Apr 26, 2023
Kids Help Phone launches the “Feel Out Loud” movement
A new movement aims to address the mental health crisis among youth in Canada. It’s anchored by a fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $300 million to reach young people in every corner of Canada by 2024 by expanding access to its e-mental health services.
Global News Morning Kingston
Mar 16, 2023
Star studded anthem to new Kids Help Phone fundraising campaign for youth mental health
Youth are among the hardest hit by a growing mental health crisis in this country. Now more than ever, Kids Help Phone is seeking to answer a desperate call for help. As Caryn Lieberman reports, more than 50 Canadian musicians are stepping up to show their support.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Mar 2, 2023
Kids Help Phone
The tragic death of two children after a bus crashed into a Laval daycare has the nation in shock. While Quebecers struggle to come to terms with the traumatic event, what resources are available? One of them is Kids Help Phone which provides support and assists young people in need. Kids Help Phone spokesperson joins...
Global News Morning Montreal
Feb 13, 2023
Okanagan Highland Dancers join forces in online fundraiser
Okanagan Highland dancers will be joining dancers from across the country to raise funds for Food Banks Canada and Kids Help Phone while keeping traditions alive.
Aug 3, 2020
Come and he Will Sing You: Musician Alan Doyle launches Facebook Live series for Kids Help Phone
Paul Brothers checks in with musician Alan Doyle to find out more about his Facebook Live series of tunes that raises donations for Kids Help Phone through his A Dollar A Day platform. The series wraps up Friday with a mini concert from his studio in St. John’s, NL.
Entertainment
Mar 26, 2020
Kids help line
Calls to the Kids Help Phone, a confidential listening and texting service available 24/7, have nearly doubled in Quebec since the start of the pandemic, creating an urgent need for more volunteers. Clinical operations director Sarah Benkirane joins Global’s Laura Casella with more on the program and how to get involved.
Global News Morning Montreal
May 12, 2022
Regina Police demonstrate how new motorcycles will help combat distracted driving
Sgt. Ian Barr of Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan demonstrated how new motorcycles will aide in combating distracted driving on the road thanks to the operator’s raised profile. Minister Responsible for SGI, Don Morgan says this will help deter cell phone use while driving.
Canada
Jun 23, 2022
Global National: June 16
Soccer’s biggest tournament is coming to Canada, with Vancouver and Toronto winning their bids to host matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The excitement kicking off among Canada’s soccer fans, and where else in North America the games will be played. What’s old is new again for the federal government, as it highlights past...
Global National
Jun 16, 2022
Helping struggling teens
Alain Johnson from Kids Help Phone joins Laura Casella on Global News Morning to discuss how the organization hopes to help more young people get the support they need.
Global News Morning Montreal
May 17, 2017
OPEN HOUSE – Homes for the Holiday
Kaitlyn Herbst goes in search of some Holiday décor inspiration at the Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays seasonal self-guided tour.
Global News Morning BC
Nov 18, 2017
Coronavirus: Kids Help Phone provides lifeline to Indigenous youth struggling during pandemic
Kids Help Phone has provided counselling services to youth for over three decades, offering free 24/7 support by phone, online chat and text message in English and French. Last year, the organization launched a new program, called “Finding Hope”, specifically aimed at supporting Indigenous youth. At the start of the year, Kids Help Phone was...
Canada
Jun 28, 2020
Calls to Kids Help Phone increases amid COVID-19 pandemic
Alisa Simon, Chief Youth Officer for Kids Help Phone, talks about the impact of isolating lockdown measures on children throughout the pandemic as the demand for support increases.
Global News Morning Toronto
Feb 2, 2021
Anti-bullying services were offered at La Loche, Sask. school
Tue, Jan 26: Programs with the Canadian Red Cross and Kids Help Phone contributed to anti-bullying education leading up to the school shooting in La Loche, Sask. Ryan Kessler reports.
Canada
Jan 26, 2016
Kids Help Phone on helping youth cope with suicidal thoughts
On World Suicide Prevention Day, Kids Help Phone highlights how it can help youth dealing with suicidal thoughts.
Health
Sep 10, 2019