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The Great Moustache Migration Heads North as Canadians Nationwide Kick Off Movember's 15th Annual Campaign

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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The annual moustache-starring campaign encourages "Mo Bros" and "Mo Sisters" across the country to rally in support of Movember's cause areas, men's mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.

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  • The annual moustache-starring campaign encourages "Mo Bros" and "Mo Sisters" across the country to rally in support of Movember's cause areas, men's mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
  • In Canada, 75 percent of suicides are by men, and it remains the second leading cause of death for men 15-44.
  • Disruptions caused by the pandemic have also played a role in delaying potentially lifesaving conversations for those experiencing testicular and prostate cancer.
  • To celebrate the month of many Mos, Movember is launching the Great Canadian Mo Challenge, a nationwide hunt for Canada's greatest moustaches and Mo supporters.

CURO Commits to Mental Health and Becoming a StigmaFree Company

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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NAMI is a mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by mental illness and long-term mental health conditions.

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  • NAMI is a mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by mental illness and long-term mental health conditions.
  • As a NAMI StigmaFree partner, CURO commits to continuing to combat mental health stigma in the workplace through education, training, and support.
  • CURO will also have access to NAMIs mental health advisors, experts, and corporate educational programs, which will help to shape a truly stigma-free future for the company.
  • Additionally, in February of this year, CURO donated $10,000 to the Black Mental Health Alliance in the U.S. and $10,000 to Black Mental Health Canada.

"You are not alone"

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Kids Help Phone

The Peer-to-Peer Community at Kids Help Phone is a bilingual, online, mental health support forum available across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • The Peer-to-Peer Community at Kids Help Phone is a bilingual, online, mental health support forum available across Canada.
  • Kids Help Phone collaborated with hundreds of young people 16 26 years of age across Canada to co-create this platform.
  • Innovations at Kids Help Phone are made possible by generous supporters and investors who are committed to e-mental health solutions.
  • Kids Help Phone gratefully relies on the generosity of donors, volunteers, stakeholder partners, corporate partners and governments to fuel and fund our programs.

Kids Help Phone Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Virtual Fundraising Special Featuring Canadian and International Artists

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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We hear from young people every single day, even at 2 a.m., talking about issues of grief, loss, isolation, and suicide," said Katherine Hay, President & CEO, Kids Help Phone.

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  • We hear from young people every single day, even at 2 a.m., talking about issues of grief, loss, isolation, and suicide," said Katherine Hay, President & CEO, Kids Help Phone.
  • "Amidst the tough times, there is hope as increasing numbers of young people are reaching out to Kids Help Phone to help them cope.
  • "\nIn 2020, Kids Help Phone supported over 4.6 million interactions with young people through phone, text, live chat and self-directed resources through the gateway portal.
  • Kids Help Phone gratefully relies on the generosity of donors, volunteers, stakeholder partners, corporate partners and governments to fuel and fund our programs.

"Hello! I'm Kip - How can I help you?"

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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The Navigation Technology Program, known as Kip, was made possible by a donation from the Patrick and Barbara Keenan Foundation to Kids Help Phone.

Key Points: 
  • The Navigation Technology Program, known as Kip, was made possible by a donation from the Patrick and Barbara Keenan Foundation to Kids Help Phone.
  • We are delighted to partner with Kids Help Phone and we share a commitment to providing young people with a best-in-class digital user experience."
  • Kip will help young people explore and find support across the gateway portal at their own pace, without barriers.
  • "Kids Help Phone's gateway portal has extensive resources, self-directed tools, articles and relevant content all created by the clinical teams at Kids Help Phone.

Kids Help Phone launches data insights platform

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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Called Kids Help Phone Insights, the platform is available at KidsHelpPhone.ca/Insights .

Key Points: 
  • Called Kids Help Phone Insights, the platform is available at KidsHelpPhone.ca/Insights .
  • Made possible with support from Canada Health Infoway, Kids Help Phone Insights offers an in-depth look into the topics and themes young people are reaching out about through the organization's phone and text services.
  • "Everything we do at Kids Help Phone is driven by data," says Katherine Hay, President and CEO of Kids Help Phone.
  • "We are excited to partner with Kids Help Phone on this innovative data platform," says Michael Green, President and CEO of Canada Health Infoway.

Henry's Foundation is Putting Mental Health into Focus - National Registered Charity launches campaign telling Canadians "It's ok NOT to be ok"

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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Since March we have seen 73% increase in conversations about body image" said, Jenny Yuen, VP, National Partnerships, Kids Help Phone.

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  • Since March we have seen 73% increase in conversations about body image" said, Jenny Yuen, VP, National Partnerships, Kids Help Phone.
  • We are incredibly proud to partner with Henry's Foundation on this very insightful campaign.
  • Our hope is that through #uncapturedmoments people of all ages can feel reassured that they are never alone, with 24/7 access to mental health supports."
  • Today the Henry's Foundation launched a digital campaign called #uncapturedmoments to help shift the narrative away from the perfection that is so prevalent online.

Going back to school is exciting for some and scary for others. No matter how you're feeling, Kids Help Phone is available 24/7 to support you

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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"Kids Help Phone has been hearing from students, parents and teachers in every part of Canada who are expressing feelings of concern about heading back to school," said Katherine Hay, President and CEO, Kids Help Phone.

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  • "Kids Help Phone has been hearing from students, parents and teachers in every part of Canada who are expressing feelings of concern about heading back to school," said Katherine Hay, President and CEO, Kids Help Phone.
  • Reach out to Kids Help Phone; no problem is too small and no issue is too big.
  • Remind them help is available 24/7 through Kids Help Phone via phone or text.
  • Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support in English, French and Arabic to young people.

Honda Canada Foundation announces partnership with Kids Help Phone to support young people in crisis

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020
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The funds donated by HCF will help to ensure kids in Canada have access to trusted support services, counselling and information as they return to school.

Key Points: 
  • The funds donated by HCF will help to ensure kids in Canada have access to trusted support services, counselling and information as they return to school.
  • Thank you, Honda Canada Foundation for this generous gift and supporting the mental health of young people across the country," said Katherine Hay, President and CEO, Kids Help Phone.
  • More than 6.5 million Canadians have benefited from Honda Canada and Honda Canada Foundation funded charitable programs.
  • Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support in English and French to young people.

Kids Help Phone and Bell Let's Talk ramp up support for youth mental health

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
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"This Bell Let's Talk funding will support Kids Help Phone in delivering its expanded frontline responses for youth in crisis now and into the future," said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk.

Key Points: 
  • "This Bell Let's Talk funding will support Kids Help Phone in delivering its expanded frontline responses for youth in crisis now and into the future," said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk.
  • Bell announced a $5 million increase in Bell Let's Talk funding in response to COVID-19 with support for a range of organizations delivering urgent mental health support on the front lines of Canadian communities, including Kids Help Phone, Canadian Mental Health Association, Canadian Red Cross, Revivre and Strongest Families Institute.
  • Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support in English and French to young people.
  • Kids Help Phone is fueled by courageous donors, partners, volunteers, government and communities from coast to coast to coast.