Kids Help Phone

AIR MILES brings together an all-star cast, challenging Canadians to bust a move in support of Kids Help Phone

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
Kids Help Phone, Air Miles

Canadians from coast to coast can engage with these favourite performers just by tuning into the AIR MILES Facebook page.

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  • Canadians from coast to coast can engage with these favourite performers just by tuning into the AIR MILES Facebook page.
  • "We can't think of a better way to celebrate our long-standing relationship with Kids Help Phone than by rewarding Canadians with a Sunday they won't soon forget," said Blair Cameron, President AIR MILES Reward Program.
  • With help from Collectors across Canada, AIR MILES recently announced that it has surpassed its goal of $1 million in support to Kids Help Phone and Food Banks of Canada through its donation and matching program.
  • 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 Never Dance Alone-a-thon powered by BMO in Support of Youth in Canada

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
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Since early March, Kids Help Phone has experienced a record surge in demand from youth experiencing stress and anxiety as a result of COVID-19.

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  • Since early March, Kids Help Phone has experienced a record surge in demand from youth experiencing stress and anxiety as a result of COVID-19.
  • BMO has been a sponsor of Kids Help Phone's Walk so Kids Can Talk for almost a decade, last year, more than 9,000 walkers raised over $1.9 million for Kids Help Phone.
  • On May 31, BMO is inviting everyone across Canada to dance in support of Kids Help Phone to ensure young people everywhere never feel alone and have a safe place to turn when they need help.
  • Your support allows the young people of Canada to access support especially now during these uncertain times," said Katherine Hay, President and CEO, Kids Help Phone.

RBC invests $1.3 million to develop first-of-its-kind technology platform to support youth mental health

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Kids Help Phone, Healthcare in Canada, Articles, Health

The platform will ensure that every young person reaching out for mental health support receives the level of care they require, the moment they need it.

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  • The platform will ensure that every young person reaching out for mental health support receives the level of care they require, the moment they need it.
  • "RBC's investment will ignite a new era for mental healthcare in Canada," says Katherine Hay, President and CEO of Kids Help Phone.
  • They have continued to invest in new and expanded solutions, maximizing access to immediate mental health supports."
  • Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support in English and French to young people.

Canadian Students Take Prom Online in Support of Kids Help Phone

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Kids Help Phone, Text messaging, Instagram

For every student that Tik Toks, promposals on Instagram or joins #PromIsOn2020 live on May 22nd, a donation will be made to Kids Help Phone.

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  • For every student that Tik Toks, promposals on Instagram or joins #PromIsOn2020 live on May 22nd, a donation will be made to Kids Help Phone.
  • Canada's largest online resource hub for students and recent grads with a built-in community of over 1 million members.
  • Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support in English and French to young people.
  • As the country's virtual care expert, we give millions of youth a safe, trusted space to talk over phone and online chat or through text message with Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone in any moment of crisis or need.

Family Channel Launches "Stand Up! A Wellness Project", a Year-Round Initiative in Support of Kids' Mental Health

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Monday, November 18, 2019
Kids Help Phone, Quality of life, Jack.org, Recess, Shine, Health, Wellness, Articles

A Wellness Project , a new year-round campaign dedicated to promoting kids' mental health and wellness, in partnership with PREVNet , Kids Help Phone , Recess Guardians , Jack.org , TELUS Wise and others.

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  • A Wellness Project , a new year-round campaign dedicated to promoting kids' mental health and wellness, in partnership with PREVNet , Kids Help Phone , Recess Guardians , Jack.org , TELUS Wise and others.
  • To reinforce and showcase the importance and real-life impact of positive relationships, Family is also launching the Stand UP!
  • Family will select three amazing relationships to 'shine the spotlight' on by featuring their stories on the network during Mental Health Week in May 2020.
  • Dedicated to celebrating family fun, WildBrain Television delivers best-in-class programming and hosts captivating live events that appeal to Canadian families.

Pride Group Logistics - Official Awareness Partner of Kids Help Phone

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pride Group Logistics (PGL) recently held an event at their head office in Mississauga, Ontario, to officially announce their partnership with Kids Help Phone (KHP).

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  • MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pride Group Logistics (PGL) recently held an event at their head office in Mississauga, Ontario, to officially announce their partnership with Kids Help Phone (KHP).
  • PGL will be the Official Awareness Partner of Kids Help Phone for the next five years.
  • We are extremely proud to be an Awareness Partner of Kids Help Phone as we strive to create more awareness and make our world better for the youth of today."
  • "We are so proud to have Pride Group Logistics on board as the first transportation company to join us as an Awareness Partner.

Kids Help Phone Ready + Prepared with Youth Support Services During Cannabis 'Legalization'

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Kids Help Phone, Fundraising, Effects of cannabis, Health

"Cannabis legalization is a landscape change in Canada," said Alisa Simon, Vice President of Service Innovation + Chief Youth Officer at Kids Help Phone.

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  • "Cannabis legalization is a landscape change in Canada," said Alisa Simon, Vice President of Service Innovation + Chief Youth Officer at Kids Help Phone.
  • Now is the time to remember that our counsellors are ready, prepared and willing to help."
  • For over 30 years, Kids Help Phone has been speaking with young people and those in their lives about issues big and small.
  • Kids Help Phone is a registered Canadian charity, and we raise the majority of our revenue from individuals, foundations, corporations, and community fundraising.

RBCxMusic presents a benefit concert in support of Kids Help Phone featuring Demi Lovato with very special guest Jason Mraz

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Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Music industry, Music, Demi Lovato, Kids Help Phone, Universal Music Group, Lovato, Demi

TORONTO, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - RBCxMusic is pleased to announce a benefit concert in support of Kids Help Phone , featuring Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum singer songwriter, Demi Lovato , and very special guest Jason Mraz .

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  • TORONTO, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - RBCxMusic is pleased to announce a benefit concert in support of Kids Help Phone , featuring Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum singer songwriter, Demi Lovato , and very special guest Jason Mraz .
  • Every general admission ticket will be $45, plus service charges, with the face value ($39.82) of every ticket going to support Kids Help Phone.
  • Young people are reaching out to Kids Help Phone more and more through online, Live Chat, and texting.
  • "We know young people and fans alike will be excited to see Demi Lovato headline our benefit concert in support of Kids Help Phone."

Canada Health Infoway Teams up with Kids Help Phone to Provide Crisis Support Via Text

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Health, Suicide prevention, Kids Help Phone, Canada Health Infoway, Crisis Text Line, Helpline, Text messaging

TORONTO, May 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) and Kids Help Phone have formed a partnership to help expand the reach of Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone.

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  • TORONTO, May 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) and Kids Help Phone have formed a partnership to help expand the reach of Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone.
  • In January 2018, Kids Help Phone the only nationwide counselling and support service of its kind for youth in Canada formed a service partnership with U.S. based helpline and technology pioneer, Crisis Text Line, to provide people in Canada with the first ever, 24/7, free nationwide crisis texting service.
  • A pilot introduction of Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone began in Manitoba in February and the service will be rolled out to other provinces and territories in English and French later this year.
  • More and more young people prefer to communicate by text, so this is a great way to support those who are in crisis."