Canadian child crisis text support lines in need of volunteers
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Both the Kids Help Phone and Bullying Canada are short on volunteers. Continue reading
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Demi Lovato and Jason Mraz concert in Toronto cancelled after Lovato’s suspected overdose
A planned benefit concert in Toronto featuring singer-songwriters Demi Lovato and Jason Mraz has been cancelled, a day after it was reported that Lovato was taken to hospital with a suspected overdose. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: A chef, a designer and emotional triggers
The suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade hit close to home for Mike Stafford. ‘Do not, please do not, immediately conclude suicide is a selfish decision.’ Continue reading
Help available for Canadians still struggling with Humboldt Broncos tragedy
The Kids Help Phone team created a #HumboldtStrong web page with resources and supports that anyone can access. Continue reading
Alberta youth discuss suicide more than any other topic on Kids Help Phone
By Joel Senick Reporter and Co-anchor
Officials with Kids Help Phone say they want to increase the ways young people can connect with them in Alberta. Continue reading
Crisis texting line now available for kids in Manitoba 24/7
The service, powered by Kids Help Phone partnering with Crisis Text Line, will allow young people to reach out for help any time by text message. Continue reading
Quebec family speaks out against bullying after teen’s death
Karine Dufour’s message for anyone who experiences or witnesses bullying is simple: speak out and take action. Continue reading
Saskatoon conference deals with youth suicide crisis in northern Saskatchewan
By Jacqueline Wilson Anchor
Following a rash of youth suicides in northern Saskatchewan, a group of women organized a prevention conference in Saskatoon and invited over 500 indigenous youth to attend. Continue reading
Shaw Charity Classic eclipses $5 million in charity donations
The 2016 Shaw Charity Classic raised over five-million dollars for local children’s charities. Continue reading
Ontario teen speaks out on youth suicide after survey shows 1 in 5 have considered it
Some days 18-year-old Chelsea Lall is amazed she’s even here. Continue reading