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Here for Youth, Here for You.

Thank you for your interest in learning more about what Kids Help Phone provides. This collection of resources is just for you — the parents / caregivers, the educators, the supporters, and the caring adults helping youth thrive. Keep an eye on your email for more information.

Browse articles, tools and tips developed to help parents / caregivers, educators and other caring adults support the young people in their lives.

Can’t find what you’re searching for? You can contact us to request a resource.

Kids Help Phone offers tools and resources to help you engage in healthy, supportive conversations about mental health.

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Even champions need champions.

For years, the numbers 6 and 8 have been a part of Kids Help Phone’s DNA for youth across Canada to express themselves through phone and text. Now, athletes are joining the Feel Out Loud movement by building those iconic numbers into 686868 workout circuits to remind youth their feelings always have a place to go.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

The smiles, the cheers and the wins are often obvious when athletes are on the field. However, the pressure, the expectations and the disappointments are often less obvious when they’re off the court. Hiding these experiences and feelings can affect your mental health and well-being.

That’s why Athletes for Feel Out Loud — featuring Andre De Grasse, Kia Nurse, William Nylander, Penny Oleksiak, Kelly Olynyk, Marissa Papaconstantinou, and more — are sharing their stories and cheering on Kids Help Phone’s historic movement. Together, we can help keep mental health in the game.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT
MEET THE ATHLETES

Discover real stories from athletes

Try athletes’ 686868 circuits

Athletes across the country are transforming Kids Help Phone’s well-known numbers 6 and 8 into workout circuits with 6-8-6-8-6-8 reps.

You can download and practise a 686868 circuit in whatever ways are accessible to you. You can also write the numbers on yourself or your gear as a symbol of how to connect with Kids Help Phone, any time.

Andre De Grasse

Honorary Chair – Feel Out Loud Campaign
Olympic Sprinter

Canadian record setter in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4×100 metres relay events

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Kia Nurse

Basketball Player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA)

Drafted to the Liberty 10th Overall in the 2018 WNBA Draft

Download Kia's Circuit

William Nylander

Professional Ice Hockey Player for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL)

2017 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship MVP

Download William's Circuit

Penny Oleksiak

Olympic Swimmer

First Canadian athlete to win four medals at a single summer Olympic Games

Download Penny's Circuit

Kelly Olynyk

Professional Basketball Player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA)

Named to the 2013-2014 NBA All-Rookie Team

Download Kelly's Circuit

Marissa Papaconstantinou

Paralympic Athlete

Canadian record setter in the T64 100 metres event at the 2019 Swiss Grand Prix

Download Marissa's Circuit

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You may know about Kids Help Phone’s phone and text e-mental health services. But did you know we’re more than a helpline? And that we’re not just about kids and phones?

Kids Help Phone also offers a mental health website with over 400 resources including videos, games and tools to help young people learn more about their well-being and Feel Out Loud. It’s also a space where folks can join our movement in support of youth mental health across Canada.

On this page, you can discover what’s available in our content library, who creates the pieces, what our processes are and more to help you gain a better understanding of the resources you might use to support yourself.

You may know about Kids Help Phone’s phone and text e-mental health services. But did you know we’re more than a helpline? And that we’re not just about kids and phones?

Kids Help Phone also offers a mental health website with over 400 resources including videos, games and tools to help young people learn more about their well-being and Feel Out Loud. It’s also a space where folks can join our movement in support of youth mental health across Canada.

On this page, you can discover what’s available in our content library, who creates the pieces, what our processes are and more to help you gain a better understanding of the resources you might use to support yourself.

What can I find on Kids Help Phone’s mental health website?

Kids Help Phone’s evidence-based (well-researched) website is an online space for people’s feelings to go. This means we share credible mental health tips and tools so folks can get the support they’re searching for in their own way (and without having to actually communicate with someone).

You can visit Kids Help Phone’s website any time you’d like, from anywhere in the world, using a device with an internet connection, at KidsHelpPhone.ca. You can explore our resources on your own or with a friend, family / community member, teacher or someone else you trust.

You can spend time on our mental health website to search for content at your own pace, including:

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quizzes, games, tools and activities to help youth build and practise skills to address life’s challenges

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mental health tips, articles and guides to help youth explore their feelings and increase their mental health literacy (while decreasing stigma)

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a collection of real-life stories to help promote self-acceptance and a sense of belonging / connection

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data insights and reminders you’re never alone to help reduce any distress youth may be experiencing (e.g. feelings of isolation, anxiety, sadness, etc.)

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contact details for national and community-based support programs and services

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supportive resources to help people cope with current issues, news and events (Kids Help Phone monitors, researches and offers tailored content if / when possible)

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profiles on leaders, professional counsellors and trained, volunteer crisis responders

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resources for caring adults to help support the young people in their lives

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ways to get involved at Kids Help Phone (e.g. donate, volunteer, participate in events, etc.)

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links to our official social media accounts, including YouTube

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a chatbot to help folks navigate the site / content library

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special features to help people interact with content (e.g. buttons to have a web page read aloud, printed, shared and hidden quickly, etc.)

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general information about our organization (e.g. history, publications, careers, etc.)

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our privacy policy (including how we use data), accessibility plan and terms of service

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Who is this mental health website for?

Kids Help Phone’s website is for everyone in Canada. You’re welcome here regardless of your culture, background, gender identity, sexual orientation, legal status, whether or not you have a mental health diagnosis, etc. You don’t need a username, password, credit card, ID, Canadian citizenship, health insurance or anything else to use the resources on our site.

While we primarily support young people, adults can use the resources on our site and get support by texting 741741 to connect with a trained volunteer crisis responder.

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Is Kids Help Phone’s mental health website available 24/7?

Kids Help Phone’s website (along with most of our services) is available every day and night of the year (even on weekends and holidays!). We’d also like to let you know that, like any other digital service, our site may be temporarily unavailable from time to time. This could be due to maintenance, a disruption or another issue. If we can, we’ll let you know what’s going on in an alert at the top of our site and / or on our social media channels.

If our website is down and you need support right away, you can try one of our other services (e.g. call 1-800-668-6868, text 686868, etc.). An idea is to save our contact numbers in a safe / private place so you can know where to find them.

Who manages content on Kids Help Phone’s mental health website?

The Story Studio, Kids Help Phone’s house of creative storytelling, powers our mental health website for young people and adults in Canada. We combine storytelling, technology and vibrant voices to create empowering, multimedia content.

People supporting The Story Studio include:

  • clinicians (experienced professionals with knowledge of mental health topics, such as social workers)

  • marketers, web producers, developers and analysts

  • writers and editors

  • external consultants such as young people, subject matter experts, councils, translators, designers and animators

How does Kids Help Phone develop content?

The Story Studio takes actions to help ensure content on our mental health website is responsible, respectful, empowering, informative and accurate.

To help maintain our high standards, we:

use internal / external data and our purpose, promise and values to decide how to prioritize content

clinically review and fact check content to help ensure it reflects the latest research

have a trusted editor approve content using our organizational style guidelines

publish content at a reading level geared to youth (usually a Grade 6 to Grade 8 reading level)

consult with the National Youth Council, Indigenous Advisory Council and Black Advisory Council at Kids Help Phone and other internal / external subject matter experts whenever possible

create content with and for equity-deserving groups (including collaborating with organizations who support Black, Indigenous, newcomer and 2SLGBTQ+ communities)

include content warnings on certain resources (often about more sensitive topics)

complete regular reviews to help ensure existing content is optimized for current data, trends, events and best practices

work with translators to develop content in English, French and other languages (and improve upon the ways we produce culturally sensitive content in multiple languages to preserve accuracy and quality as best we can)

research, apply and test the layout, structure and design of our site so it’s more engaging, easier to use and as accessible as possible for everyone who visits

maintain our site to help ensure it’s as secure and fast as possible

What kind of language does Kids Help Phone use in content?

Language is always evolving, including Kids Help Phone’s terminology. We follow the latest research in mental health to help ensure the way we communicate is current. This means the words we use may change over time, and you may notice differences or inconsistencies as we work to update all of our content. We respect young people and encourage them to use the terms that feel best for them and their own experiences, too.

Wherever possible, Kids Help Phone aims to use language that’s:

non-judgmental and supportive of youth as the experts of their own lives and safety

short, clear and easy to understand

compliant with Canadian Press Style (for journalistic best practices)

centred on people and considerate of their identities (sometimes called person-first and identity-first language)

gender neutral

accessible and non-ableist

respectful of equity-deserving groups (e.g. 2SLGBTQ+ youth, Black youth, Indigenous youth, newcomers, etc.)

unbiased in things such as religion, politics, etc.

empowering, human and empathic

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What if I have a content question, concern or suggestion?

While we strive to offer visitors the best experience possible, sometimes, accidents happen. And that’s OK — we’re all humans here, aiming to do our best! You may come across things such as a broken link, a typo, a missing image or another issue from time to time. If you notice something on our mental health website you’d like to bring to our attention, including a content idea / recommendation you’d like to share, you can contact us. We’ll always aim to get back to you as soon as we can. And try to remember that, no matter what, you’re not alone and can still get support by connecting with us.

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]]> Kids Help Phone’s trained, volunteer crisis responders offer free, confidential text support to young people in Canada, 24/7. But what is a crisis responder at Kids Help Phone? And how can they help young people through text-based support? In this interview, you can get to know Kris (he / him), one of Kids Help Phone’s volunteer crisis responders. He chats about his journey with Kids Help Phone, his experiences as a Black man and his passion for our texting service for Black youth.  

Young people across Canada can connect with Kids Help Phone’s e-mental health services for support at any time. Black youth who identify as African, Caribbean, Black or a part of the Afro-diaspora can access free wellness support 24/7 by texting RISE to 686868.

Hi Kris! To start our Q&A, can you tell us how long you’ve been a volunteer crisis responder with Kids Help Phone?

“I’ve been a volunteer crisis responder with Kids Help Phone for eight months.”

We’d love to get to know you better. Can you describe yourself in three words?

“I would say that I am thoughtful, joyful and creative.”

Do you have any pets (plants count!)?

“I don’t have any pets, but I dream of having a dog one day. I do have an aloe plant.”

What’s something you like to do for fun?

“I like to play Dungeons and Dragons. It’s really fun to make a character and role-play how they would act in the fantasy world you’re in. The battles in the game can also get pretty intense, with a lot of them coming down to a single dice roll. If you like fantasy novels, video games or acting in general, I’d highly recommend.”

Illustration of a young person rolling a numbered dice while floating in the air with a green castle and ladder in the background

KHP is honoured to share creative content submitted by youth from coast to coast to coast as they Feel Out Loud with us. We thank the creator of this piece Jaylah A’Drianna H. for their contribution to youth mental health and well-being in Canada.

RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone

What made you want to offer text support at Kids Help Phone?

“I wanted to be able to help people who didn’t have anyone in their own lives who they could go to when they were in need of help and support. When I was a kid, I often felt alone and like I had no one to turn to. I don’t want other people to have to feel that way. As a Black man, I’m especially passionate about helping to ensure Black youth have people they can turn to when they’re in need through RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone.”

Can you describe what a volunteer crisis responder does to provide text support?

“A volunteer crisis responder helps by providing a space for texters to talk about whatever they’re going through. Volunteer crisis responders try to help texters feel comfortable, so that they can openly share issues they’re facing that they might not have talked about with anyone before. The volunteer crisis responder also helps the texter think of possible action / safety plans for their concerns, or ways they can manage difficult emotions arising from similar issues in the future.”

What training did you do to become a volunteer crisis responder?

“The training required is an in-depth course where trainee crisis responders learn how to talk to people in crisis. Trainees go through mock crisis conversations and watch videos on communication skills. They learn about how best to help someone feel comfortable opening up in a conversation. Trainee crisis responders also learn how to help ensure texters leave a conversation feeling supported and confident that they can face whatever challenge they’re coping with.”

You can explore more ways to get support and resources from:

What happens when someone texts Kids Help Phone?

“When someone texts Kids Help Phone (e.g. a Black young person texts RISE to 686868, etc.), they get an immediate, automated message welcoming them to the service. The system asks them what’s on their mind. It also states that the conversation is completely confidential unless someone is at immediate risk of harm / danger and / or discloses abuse. The texter is then directed to a live, volunteer crisis responder. The volunteer crisis responder greets them and asks for more information about the challenge they’re facing.”

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Artwork by Jaylah A’Drianna H. For more creative content by youth in Canada, you can explore the Feel Out Loud Community Creator Space.

If a volunteer crisis responder is providing text support and becomes concerned about someone’s safety, what happens?

“If someone is at immediate risk of harm / danger and / or discloses abuse, then the volunteer crisis responder has a duty to report. This means they’ll engage emergency services (usually a local child protection service, paramedics or, less commonly, police) to help support the person’s safety. The volunteer crisis responder will make an effort to continue their conversation with the texter until the situation is resolved, and / or emergency services have taken over.”

What are a few ways someone can help another person if they’re in crisis?

“One of the ways you can help someone in crisis is by letting them talk. You can try to listen to what they have to say, without judgment. A person’s challenges may feel a lot more unmanageable when they’re bottled up. By hearing someone out, you’re doing a lot to help them cope with what they’re going through. Other ways you can help someone are by offering them resources that are relevant to the specific issue(s) they’re facing, whether that’s anxiety, self-harm, depression or anything else.”

What are some common topics Black youth are seeking text support about?

“Some common topics Black youth text about are managing anxiety and depression, feeling at odds with their parents / caregivers, culture / religion and racism / racialized violence.”

Anti-Black racism: Support for Black people and allies

What barriers do you think Black youth can face when seeking mental health support?

“One of the barriers that Black youth can face when seeking mental health support is the prevailing belief in the Black community that mental health issues aren’t ‘real issues.’ The notion is that you can overcome mental health concerns just by ‘toughening up’ and ‘getting over it.’ And if you do seek out support, that means you’re ‘weak.’ Black youth may also have difficulties finding affordable mental health support and care, as well as finding care that is accessible to them.”

And lastly, what’s your favourite way to practise self-care after a shift?

“My favourite way to practise self-care after a shift is to listen to a comedy podcast. They usually get me laughing in minutes, and that’s a great way to unwind and de-stress.”

You can get to know more of Kids Help Phone’s volunteer crisis responders and professional counsellors by tapping on the resources below:

Are you searching for more resources / support? Young people in Canada can connect with Kids Help Phone’s e-mental health services at any time.

Kids Help Phone would like to thank volunteer crisis responder Kris for sharing his story in support of youth mental health. With permission, we edited Kris’s responses for length and style.

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]]> Mental health is all about what we think, feel and do. And your mental health is unique to you! You can take care of your mental health, just like how you take care of your body. You can learn about it in a way that works for you. That can even mean having fun! On this page, Kids Help Phone shares mental health activities for kids ages 5–12. We hope you enjoy them and learn something new along the way!

Watch videos

You can tap on the images below to watch videos about mental health and well-being.

You can also press play on the video below to watch it now!

How to feel feelings.

Feelings are something we all experience. Sadness, happiness, fear, hope, anger, peace. These are just a few examples of the thousands of different feelings we might experience over our lifetime.

As humans, we spend most of our time thinking about or talking about our feelings, instead of feeling them. Our feelings are on our minds a lot, but having feelings and actually feeling them are two different things.

So what are feelings and why is feeling your feelings important?

Feelings are actually messages that your body and mind are sending you about how you are emotionally experiencing something. That means that feelings are actually never right or wrong or good or bad. They are just a reflection of the sensations that are happening in the moment.

Sometimes we may have lots of different sensations or feelings at the same time. We may often ignore or try to get rid of feelings we don’t like. We may also cling too hard or chase the feelings that make us feel good. Both of these approaches can affect our ability to see things clearly. And what you do with feelings can have an impact on other areas of your life.

Trying to pretend that feelings aren’t there, or to distract yourself, doesn’t make them go away. They’re already here. Instead of trying to get rid of your feelings, it may be helpful to identify and care for your feelings. Just like a text, you have options for what you’d like to do with it when you get the notification. You can read it. Not read it. Respond. Not respond. You can also wait until you have better reception. What’s important is to recognize that a text came in and make a decision.

Like a text, we don’t need to react to every feeling right away. Maybe you’re doing something really important. Or maybe you don’t have the energy to deal with it in this moment, but do consider coming back to it later.

It can be easier to let them go once the feelings have said what they needed to.

Feelings are things that can tell you that something matters to you. What we value can make us feel vulnerable. If we become numb to our feelings, it can dull all of our experiences. The uncomfortable ones and the incredible ones. When we allow ourselves to feel blue in sad moments, we also allow ourselves to feel true joy in happy moments.

Ignoring or pushing away our feelings can lead to coping strategies that may be harmful to ourselves or others, like taking feelings out on others, avoiding those around you, disordered eating and substance use. Constantly trying to break away from feelings can be exhausting. It may be helpful to experience temporary discomfort from our feelings than to develop long-term unhelpful habits.

Remember, feeling your feelings takes practice, but with time effort and a little patience, caring for our feelings and working with them will become easier.

Play games

You can tap on the images below to play games that may help you learn about your well-being.

You can keep scrolling for even more mental health activities for kids!

Try tools

You can tap on the images below for tools that may help you cope with something you’re going through.

Read info

You can tap on the images below to read articles that may help you learn more about wellness.

Find help

You can tap on the images below to get more info about Kids Help Phone’s e-mental health services. They’re free and private for anyone across Canada.

Learn more

You can tap on the links below to find info and tools from other trusted organizations in Canada.

We hope you enjoy these mental health activities for kids! If you’d like more resources or support at any time, you can check out Kids Help Phone’s e-mental health services.

Parents / caregivers, educators and other caring adults across Canada who are searching for more supports to take care of the kids in their lives can visit Kids Help Phone’s additional resources.

]]> 30+ videos & mental health activities for kids in 2025 Kids Help Phone shares videos, games, tools and other mental health activities for kids ages 5–12 and beyond across Canada to explore in 2025. anxiety,bullying,caring adults,friends,game,kids,mindfulness,school,self-care,services,tool,video,mental health activities for kids Try free well-being activities in this games room! https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/try-free-well-being-activities-in-this-games-room/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:13:17 +0000 https://kidshelpphone.ca/?post_type=articles&p=56280 Read More...

]]> Are you searching for fun and / or meaningful tools and resources to support your wellness? Kids Help Phone’s games room is a space where you can explore interactive well-being activities to help you build your skills, learn new things and work on your mental and emotional health in a way that feels best for you.

You don’t need coins, credits or tokens to play in Kids Help Phone’s games room! These practical tools and activities are free and can be used along your wellness journey any time, anywhere. We want to let you know the resources in this space cover a variety of topics, ranging from fun and relaxing to more serious and challenging. And the level of effort you need to put in (in order to get the most out of each activity) may vary. We have quizzes to test your knowledge, tools to help you express yourself, breathing exercises to help you calm down and more!

To start, you may want to choose a time / space that’s soothing for you and free of distractions so you can focus on the well-being activities you’re interested in. These interactives are self-directed, so it may also be helpful to know who’s available in your community of support, including Kids Help Phone, in case you’d like to talk anything through during / after an activity, including your physical and emotional safety.

You can tap on the resources below to explore Kids Help Phone’s games room! When you select a resource from a dropdown, you’ll be directed to a new page to start the well-being activity.

Quizzes

Self-assessments

Tools

Exercises

Games

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Checklists

Other well-being activities

Are you seeking additional well-being activities, tools and games to continue your wellness journey? You can check out the following resources to keep practising mindfulness, identifying feelings, working on self-care and more:

Finding creative ways to navigate your wellness journey, however that journey unfolds, can be helpful in learning more about yourself, building your skills and more. You can keep exploring Kids Help Phone’s site for more information on taking care of yourself whenever you’d like!

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]]> Kids Help Phone knows young people across Canada are experiencing the effects of climate change, including eco-anxiety. Climate change may be on your mind as you learn about it from the news, friends, classmates, family / community members, teachers, social media and elsewhere. You may also be experiencing direct impacts if you’re living in an area facing extreme weather / environmental crises (e.g. wildfires, floods, poor air quality, etc.). On this page, you can learn about ways to cope with climate change / eco-anxiety, however they may be affecting you, and possibly take climate action. Throughout this story, you can also explore quotes about climate change, eco-anxiety and more from members of the National Youth Council (NYC) at Kids Help Phone as a reminder you’re not alone.

If you need support right now, Kids Help Phone’s free, confidential and bilingual e-mental health services are open across Canada 24/7. Our professional phone counselling service is also offered in over 100 languages including Plains Cree, Severn Ojibwe, Ukrainian, Russian, Pashto, Dari, Mandarin and Arabic with the help of trained interpreters. If you’re in immediate danger, emergency / community services are available across Canada, too. Mobile crisis support and other community services are also available in some areas. You can use Resources Around Me to find what’s best for you and available nearest your location.

What is climate change?

Climate change describes shifts in the Earth’s weather patterns that can harm the planet and living creatures, including plants, animals and humans. Large-scale acts such as burning fossil fuels (e.g. coal, oil, gas, etc.), cutting down trees and more can contribute to climate change. These activities can release extra heat-trapping gases into the air and make the Earth’s temperature go up.

When the Earth gets warmer, big changes such as melting ice, rising sea levels and more extreme weather (e.g. stronger storms, wildfires, etc.) can happen. These changes can become issues when they harm the environment and everything that relies on it.

The lands, waters and wildlife in Canada can play an important role in people’s mental health and well-being. For some folks, thinking about the future and the effects of global warming (definition from the Government of Canada) on the planet can feel overwhelming at times. You may find yourself wondering, “What’s my place in the world?” and / or if there’s anything you can do to help the planet. If you experience distress, anxiety, hopelessness, guilt, anger, grief, etc. when thinking about the impacts of climate change, you’re not alone. And if you experience a mix of emotions, that’s OK too. Climate change is complicated and so are the feelings that can come with it.

What is eco-anxiety?

Eco-anxiety is a reflection of a person’s connection to the environment. It’s the worry you may feel when thinking about the uncertainty of the future (and the planet) because of climate change.

Anxiety is the body’s response to perceived threats (i.e. humans’ survival instinct). With eco-anxiety, climate change is the threat. The anxiety you may be feeling in relation to climate change may be your body’s way of motivating you to survive, even if it doesn’t feel that way.

Other terms related to eco-anxiety include:

  • eco-paralysis (a response to feeling like there’s nothing you can do to help address climate change)
  • ecological grief (a reaction to loss in the environment and changes to landscapes that provide people with meaning)
  • eco-distress (a catch-all term describing the many possible feelings about / responses to climate change)

If you’re experiencing eco-anxiety, you might notice worried thoughts such as, “There’s no hope for the planet,” “Will my kids have a place to grow up?” and / or “It’s too late and there’s nothing I can do to help now.”

Other signs you might be experiencing eco-anxiety can include:

  • anger / frustration toward folks who deny / ignore climate change
  • existential dread (i.e. distressing thoughts / feelings about the meaning of life and your place in the world that often start when you’re unsure about how to move forward, are worried about the state of the world or have experienced a major transition)
  • guilt / shame over past actions that may have impacted the climate
  • post-traumatic stress after experiencing direct effects of climate change (e.g. leaving your home due to a wildfire, etc.)
  • depression
  • panic
  • grief / sadness when thinking about lost / harmed natural environments / wildlife
  • frequent thoughts about the world’s climate
  • trouble sleeping
  • changes in appetite
  • difficulty concentrating
  • tension in relationships (particularly if you hold different views on climate change)
  • other effects of eco-anxiety (info from Anxiety Canada) in your daily life


To explore feelings of eco-anxiety, KHP partnered with Earth Rangers, a Canadian organization that supports young people in becoming environmental leaders by taking climate action in their homes, schools and communities.

You can take the “Eco-Anxiety to Eco Action” quiz to understand how eco-anxiety may be impacting you, discover which animal represents your eco-action style and explore more ways you can take eco-action in your community.

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I have experienced eco-anxiety, and in my experience that is worrying about what life on planet Earth will look like for future generations. To deal with eco-anxiety, I try my best to implement the Three Rs (reducing, reusing, and recycling) into my daily life.

— Fazayl (she / her), 2023 NYC member

Are you experiencing distress from wildfires in Canada? Kids Help Phone offers e-mental health support, 24/7. Visit resource.

I think I’m experiencing eco-anxiety. What can I do?

You can explore the seven tips below to help you navigate climate change / eco-anxiety and find ways to support yourself (and maybe even the planet!).

Tip #1: Identify your feelings about climate change

To start, you can check in with yourself to understand what climate change may be bringing up for you. Taking some time to assess your thoughts and feelings can help support your mental health and help you decide on what to do next to care for yourself. You can:

  • take a self-assessment to reflect on your feelings and discover resources that may be most helpful to you
  • try journaling to give yourself space and a structure to record your thought patterns and emotions (the below reflection questions may help you get started):
    • How does thinking about the environment and climate change affect your daily life and emotions?
    • What personal actions or changes have you made to address climate change, and how do they make you feel?
    • Who or what inspires you to stay hopeful and engaged in environmental issues?
  • practise self-awareness to pause on key moments / events as you learn more about how you think about the world and how you fit into it

Tip #2: Practise mindfulness

Mindfulness can be a way to help take your mind off distressing thoughts and ground yourself in the present moment. Some mindfulness practices you might consider trying include:

Tip #3: Express your emotions

Finding a place for your feelings to go instead of keeping them in may help you process them and be more prepared to take care of yourself. Ways you can Feel Out Loud might include:

  • dancing
  • crafting
  • making music
  • talking to someone you trust
  • reflecting on your own in private
  • crying
  • writing about how you’re feeling
  • connecting with an Elder

Tip #4: Discover ways to take climate action

Taking action to address climate change in whatever ways fit for you can help support both the planet and your mental health as you move from processing your feelings of eco-anxiety into managing them. Rather than trying to do everything, deciding on one or two climate actions can be a place to start. It can also be helpful to remember that many people (including experts) are working on ways to address climate change, too. Here are some ideas you might consider trying:

  • turn off the lights when you leave a room
  • start / join a recycling program wherever you can (e.g. at your school, in your community, etc.)
  • invest in reusable products / reduce plastic waste
  • contact a government representative and share your thoughts
  • volunteer with a climate advocacy group
  • plant a garden wherever you can (e.g. at home, in your community, etc.)
  • share facts / tips from environmental leaders with your network(s)
  • check in with the people you care about on how they’re feeling about climate change
  • participate in community cleanups

It can be overwhelming to hear about, witness, or experience climate change, and feel unsure about what you can do. To cope with climate anxiety, I try to focus on the changes I can make in my life such as reducing my use of electricity or switching to reusable products. I also try to engage in conversations about climate change with other youth to hear their perspectives.

— Anjana (she / her), 2023 NYC member

Tip #5: Research leaders, influential people and organizations discussing climate change

You can explore the following people and resources for more information about climate change, wellness, taking climate action and ways to get involved:

Kids Help Phone encourages you to keep in mind not everyone online who discusses climate change is necessarily an expert. It may be helpful to consider the source of the information you’re engaging with and investigate a range of resources by a variety of contributors.

Youth activists give me hope! It makes me so reassured that our generation is actively advocating for their future.

— Sanjeevani (she / her), 2023 NYC member

Tip #6: Practise self-care

Coping with the effects of climate change, particularly eco-anxiety, and being an advocate for the planet can bring up many emotions. Finding a balance between activism and self-care can help you support your mental health and well-being. Giving yourself space to take a break and focus on other things that are meaningful to you can help with this balance. Things you can try include:

Tip #7: Connect for more support as needed

Connecting with others if / when you need help (or just someone to talk to) can help you find new ways of thinking, feel comfort and get inspired. Here are a few people and places you might consider for more support:

  • connect with your community(s) / network(s) to discuss how you’re feeling, ways to get help and ideas for taking climate action together
  • search Resources Around Me for programs and services that may be available nearest your community, such as health, housing and advocacy supports
  • visit the Peer-to-Peer Community at Kids Help Phone to explore experiences / join forums with other youth in Canada

I find comfort in volunteering for climate action initiatives such as my school’s eco club and volunteering at local conservancies. I find that when the initiatives are locally based I can see the impact and know that I am making a difference.

— Rukshika (she / her), 2023 NYC member

If you’re worried about climate change / experiencing eco-anxiety, there are things you can do to prioritize your wellbeing and take climate action. If you’d like to give your feelings a place to go, you can contact Kids Help Phone’s free, 24/7, confidential and bilingual e-mental health support services.

Kids Help Phone would like to thank the NYC for their participation in this story, demonstrating ways to Feel Out Loud and supporting youth mental health and well-being across Canada!

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Social media can be a helpful way to stay in touch with friends and family, connect with new communities, explore different perspectives and learn about what’s going on in the world. While there are many positive aspects to social media, it can also have negative impacts on your mental health. It can affect your self-esteem and body image, distract you from other priorities, and at times, be unsafe or misleading. Here, Kids Help Phone shares ideas for using social media in a balanced and informed way.

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These resources from Kids Help Phone can help you learn more and set boundaries around when and how you use social media. When you click on a dropdown, you’ll find links and tools to support you wherever you are on your journey.

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5 online safety tips everyone needs to know

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Cyberbullying: What it is & ways to address it

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Online dating: Safety tips

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What is online sexual exploitation and abuse?

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Feeling good on social media

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How can I protect my privacy when using social media?

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Mental health chats with friends: You’re not alone

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The Dirt’s Internet: A spoken word video about well-being and connection

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Digital detox: How to unplug and recharge

Category Connect

Reduce stress with this community-created art gallery

Category Practise

Calm your anxiety with this glowing fire body scan

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Try: 2025 Mindfulness colouring book

Category Learn

How to calm down when you’re stressed

Category Learn

What is body image and why is it important?

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I’m feeling overwhelmed — what can I do to feel better?

Category Learn

Feeling low? Boost your self-esteem with these tips.

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Kids Help Phone’s nutrition tips to fuel your body

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10 ways to practice self-acceptance

As platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok become more popular, you may feel pressured to grow your social media following (for popularity, potential income, etc.). It can be helpful to remember that “likes” and validation from other people aren’t a measure of your self-worth. A lot of information is shared on social media and you might find it difficult to determine what’s real or truthful. These additional links can help you learn more about ads, algorithms and spotting accurate information on social media…

“The Next Step’s” Alexandra Chaves shares social media tips to remind young people that social media doesn’t always reflect real life.

You can explore the experiences of other young people through support forums at Kids Help Phone’s Peer-to-Peer Community. Kids Help Phone’s e-mental health services are also available 24/7 to support you with anything on your mind.

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Feel Out Loud Supporters

January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2024

Thank you to our community of supporters from coast to coast to coast who joined Kids Help Phone to remind young people across Canada that there’s a place for them to Feel Out Loud.
We are grateful Beyond Words.

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As the most successful movement for youth mental health in Canada’s history, Feel Out Loud has inspired more young people to reach out to KHP than ever before.

Over the past seven years, more than 61,000 generous supporters across Canada came together to create a future where every young person in Canada is empowered to Feel Out Loud.

Every supporter drove unprecedented progress for youth mental health across the country — and has set the stage for bold global leadership in e-mental health access, equity, innovation and impact.

We extend our deepest gratitude to every donor who supported Feel Out Loud. 

 

 

Government funders

Kids Help Phone Foundation gratefully acknowledges the support of the following government funders.

  • Government of Canada

  • Government of Alberta

  • Government of Manitoba

  • Government of New Brunswick

  • Government of Northwest Territories

  • Government of Nova Scotia

  • Government of Ontario

  • Government of Saskatchewan

Donors

Kids Help Phone Foundation would like to thank the donors who have generously given $50,000 or more to Feel Out Loud between 2018 and 2024.

$15,000,000+

$5,000,000+

$2,500,000+

$1,000,000+

$500,000+

  • Anonymous (2)

  • AIR MILES® Reward Program

  • Bluenotes

  • Cenovus Energy

  • First Capital REIT Thriving Neighborhoods Foundation

  • Fondation Famille Godin

  • Fondation Hewitt / Hewitt Foundation

  • Hudson’s Bay Foundation

  • Hyundai Auto Canada

  • John E. Irving Family (Isles Foundation)

  • Ledcor Group

  • Marshalls, a division of TJX Canada

  • The McCain Foundation

  • Jackie Philippoussis and Mirko Bibic and Family

  • Anton & Ilana Rabie & Family

  • RBC

  • Linda Schuyler and Stephen Stohn

  • The Source

  • Stober Foundation

  • TELUS Friendly Future Foundation

$250,000+

  • Anonymous

  • Broadfoot Family Foundation

  • Charles and Kathryn Brown

  • CIBC

  • D’Ont Poke the Bear

  • Estate of Betty Mae Davidson

  • Fred and Elizabeth Fountain

  • Giant Tiger

  • Honda Canada Foundation

  • Patrick and Barbara Keenan Foundation

  • Fondation Famille Léger

  • Jack, Colin and Mickey MacDonald

  • Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia

  • National Basketball Association

  • NHLPA Goals & Dreams

  • OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan)

  • Riot Games

  • Steele Auto Group

  • Tangerine

  • La Fondation Tenaquip / The Tenaquip Foundation

  • TikTok Canada

  • Walmart Canada Corp.

$100,000+

  • Anonymous Donor (2)

  • Adventure Capital Charitable Trust

  • Aon

  • Azrieli Foundation

  • Beedie Foundation

  • BetterHelp

  • BGO

  • Calgary Flames Foundation

  • Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation

  • Canucks for Kids Fund

  • Cash Money

  • Center for Disaster Philanthropy

  • CIBC Children’s Foundation

  • Cisco Systems Canada

  • Peter, Catherine, Michael and Graham Clark

  • George and Tami Cope

  • Craig Senyk Initiatives

  • Sophie Desmarais

  • Dollar A Day Foundation

  • Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation

  • Facebook Canada

  • Farm Business Consultants Inc.

  • Russell A. Farrow Limited

  • The Flo Walker Stardust Fund

  • The Fyfe Foundation

  • Goodmans LLP

  • The Griffith Family Trust Group of Companies

  • Halifax Youth Foundation

  • Katherine (Kathy) Hay

  • Hydro One

  • Intact Foundation

  • Inter Pipeline

  • Ted & Enid Jansen Fund at the Calgary Foundation

  • Kal Tire

  • Kenvue Canada Inc.

  • Estate of Mr. Gregory Robin Brent Legg

  • In Memory of Elsie and Ray Lewis

  • Mr. Thomas Little and Ms. Ann Sutherland

  • Maybelline New York

  • Scott McCain and Leslie McLean

  • Estate of Aubrey Ross McCaw

  • Medavie

  • Military Family Services

  • Morguard

  • Mucho Burrito

  • Estate of Anne Neilson

  • The Northpine Foundation

  • Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation

  • The Osinski Family

  • Pinterest

  • Jennifer Publicover and Family

  • Lynn Roger and Family

  • Estate of William T. Sargent

  • Hunter Thompson

  • Tim Horton’s Foundation Camps

  • Tracy C. Sandler Professional Law Corp

  • Vale Canada Limited

  • The Walt Disney Company

  • Werklund Foundation

  • Wilson Family Adolescent Mental Wellness Fund

  • The Windsor Foundation

  • The Winnipeg Foundation

  • Wise Family Foundation

  • The Wishbone Project from Canada’s Turkey Farmers and Processors

  • The Wolrige Foundation

$50,000+

  • Anonymous (4)

  • American Packaging Corporation

  • Borden Ladner Gervais S.E.N.C.R.L.

  • Estate of Patricia Lynne Buist

  • James and Patricia Burns Flow Through Fund at Calgary Foundation

  • CAED Fund at the Place2Give Foundation

  • Canada Post Community Foundation

  • Cascades

  • CGI

  • David Chambers

  • Coaching Association of Canada

  • Estate of Janet Cox

  • Ian and Kiki Delaney

  • Dove

  • Dunton Rainville

  • Earlston Investments Corp.

  • Ecclesiastical

  • Ronen Fleischmann Memorial Fund

  • The Gledhill Family

  • The R K Grant Family Foundation

  • Alan Greenberg & Darcia Rowntree

  • Greenrock Real Estate Advisors

  • Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF)

  • Estate of Katherine Anne Hartley

  • Heather Bala Edwards Foundation

  • La Fondation Hylcan / The Hylcan Foundation

  • Ender and Eleana Illkay

  • Johnston Group

  • K&P Talbot Community Fund at the Place2Give Foundation

  • Kate Spade New York

  • Susan Kendall

  • Keyera

  • Estate of Constance Elizabeth Lavender

  • London Drugs Ltd.

  • Jack and Faye MacDonald

  • MaxWell Realty Inc.

  • Jen and Martha McCain

  • McCall MacBain Foundation

  • The McGuire Family Foundation

  • In Memory of Roy Andrew McKenzie

  • Medtronic

  • Metro Supply Chain

  • Graham Munro Charitable Foundation

  • OMERS Infrastructure

  • PCI Developments Corp.

  • Bryan Pearson and Sally Peterson

  • Pitblado Family Foundation

  • PPI

  • Pride Group Logistics

  • PwC Canada

  • The Edward and Suzanne Rogers Foundation

  • Brian and Julie Ross

  • Richard Rudderham and Diane Kennedy

  • Samcon

  • Aaron Sanderson & Kevin Keystone

  • Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation

  • Scotiabank

  • Shorcan Brokers Limited

  • Estate of Dorothy Ann Smith

  • The Sofina Foundation

  • Steeped Tea

  • Dr. John Stix

  • SYNNEX Canada through the Y.s Educational Foundation

  • Mr. Eric Tripp and Mrs. Maria Smith

  • TST-CF Express

  • Wawanesa

  • Wheaton Precious Metals

  • Whitehorse Liquidity Partners

  • Jenny Yuen

Join our community

Ask us about how you can get involved and support kids today!

Burcin Peterson

Senior Development Officer, National Partnerships

Burcin Peterson

Senior Development Officer, National Partnerships
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About Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, multilingual and confidential support to help all young people Feel Out Loud.
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Fulfilling our promise

For the youth of Canada who, like us, believe everyone deserves to Feel Out Loud, Kids Help Phone is the ‘Unlock The Hope’ Youth Charity, the Empowering, Trusted Changemaker, that delivers a personalized well-being experience for all youth, so they can thrive in their world, no matter where life takes them.

Read our values & strategic objectives

Demonstrating trustworthiness

Kids Help Phone has been accredited since 2013 by Imagine Canada’s Standards Program for excellence in the charitable sector in five key areas:

  • financial accountability and transparency
  • fundraising
  • staff management
  • volunteer involvement
  • board governance 

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An image featuring anonymized, aggregated, paraphrased text from youth contacting Kids Help Phone for mental health support that reads, “Can you help me feel better?”

Your help means everything to young people.

To offer more youth mental health support and help in all sizes, you can join the Feel Out Loud movement. 

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Our History

Kids Help Phone has a history of creating innovative supports for critical issues young people face. We began in 1989 as a unique telephone counselling service, launched to provide free, accessible support to any young person connecting with us from coast to coast to coast.

Our focus was supporting young people experiencing abuse, but almost immediately, young people let us know they needed more from the service than one focus and one way to contact us.

For over 36 years, we’ve evolved our response and offerings. We concentrate on staying relevant to youth, recognizing the complexity of issues they face, and we help to ensure our professional counsellors and volunteer crisis responders are ready to address young people’s continuum of emotional and mental health needs, from crisis situations to the everyday concerns of growing up. Because no challenge is too big, and no feeling is too small.

2026 marks the launch of Kids Help Phone Foundation — a national youth mental health foundation. KHP Foundation inspires generosity and raises funds across Canada to deliver on KHP’s promise to youth. KHP Foundation helps ensure every supporter’s contribution gives more young people’s feelings a place to go wherever they are — from coast to coast to coast. Donors to KHP Foundation unlock the hope young people need to thrive in their world by scaling access to support, advancing equity and accelerating innovation. Tap to learn more about KHP Foundation here.

Get to know Kids Help Phone’s services

Throughout our history, we’ve tested and launched new service offerings, continually evaluating and improving the quality of our services and the impact we have on young lives. This momentum has been propelled by a growing base of supporters committed to supporting youth in Canada.

Fast forward to today. We know that Kids Help Phone has become more essential than ever before. So has our goal of transforming to meet the needs of young people in Canada. Our commitment to showing up for youth in distress has never wavered.

As a part of our strategic objective of maximizing access, we’re committed now more than ever to reaching more people in every corner of Canada.

Our services

Mental health tips and info

With Kids Help Phone’s web resources, young people can get information about how their thoughts, feelings and behaviours are connected and what they can do to care for their well-being.

Get info

Crisis support

If young people need help right now, they can text a trained, volunteer crisis responder at Kids Help Phone about anything they’re going through. No issue is too big or too small.

Get support

Professional counselling

Young people can work with a professional counsellor at Kids Help Phone over the phone or through online chat to better understand what they’re going through.

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Quizzes, games & activities

Young people can access tools, tips and resources on Kids Help Phone’s website to help build their skills and improve their wellness in the way that feels best for them.

Explore tools

Support forums & real-life stories

Young people can connect with other youth and explore lived experiences across Canada using the Peer-to-Peer Community at Kids Help Phone.

Visit forums

Youth mental health data insights

On Kids Help Phone Insights, people across Canada can find out what youth are contacting us about as a reminder they’re never alone.

Discover data

A support service directory

Youth can search for physical and virtual support programs and services nearest their community that are available to kids, teens and young adults using our Resources Around Me database.

Visit database

Support for post-secondary students

Good2Talk is a free, confidential service providing professional counselling, crisis support and information and referrals to post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia, 24/7.

Try Good2Talk.ca

You can help unlock the hope young people need to thrive in their world

Join the Feel Out Loud movement to help offer more youth across Canada a non-judgmental place for their feelings to go.

Help can mean everything to young people in your community.

Be a donor

Collaboration can help transform Canada’s e-mental health ecosystem.

Be a partner

Rallying for youth can help remind them they’re never alone.

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