Kids Help Phone
Mental Health CareOntario, Canada1001-5000 Employees
Kids Help Phone is a Canadian nonprofit mental health service that provides free, national, 24/7 support for young people. The service is confidential and offered in multiple languages, accessible by text, phone, or online, with the aim of helping youth address any feeling or issue and receive trustworthy guidance. Based in Toronto, Ontario, the organization supports youth nationwide and operates the Kids Help Phone Foundation to raise funds that expand access and advance innovation in youth mental health care. As part of the mental health care sector, KHP positions itself as a readily available, digitally accessible option that complements traditional services by delivering immediate support to youth across Canada, including outreach to underserved communities. It emphasizes equity in access and ongoing innovation to meet diverse needs. In March 2026, leadership updates were announced: Rebecca Shields was appointed President and CEO of KHP, with Aaron Sanderson named President of the Foundation.