Kids Help Phone, Group Wellness Programs

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Kids Help Phone

Site: Administrative Mail Address

Service: Group Wellness Programs

Record #: MET6982

Last Full Update: 16 Feb 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	416-586-5437, Administration
Fax	416-586-0651
E-Mail	contact@kidshelpphone.ca
Website	www.kidshelpphone.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Group wellness programs Counsellor in the Classroom, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/are-you-an-educator-check-out-counsellor-in-the-classroom Promotes discussion of mental health and wellness educator-led classroom activities for students in grades 4-12 45-minute phone or video call between class and KHP counsellor Brighter Days: An Indigenous Wellness Program, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/brighter-days-an-indigenous-wellness-program Culturally safe and engaging audio and video group sessions on mental health and wellness, including skills development, tools and resources pre-session video virtual conversation with KHP Indigenous Wellness Specialist package includes step-by-step booklet, resource materials and promotional gifts for youth participants Peer-to-Peer Community, peertopeer.kidshelpphone.ca Online peer-moderated community support forums for youth and young adults 12-26 years
Hours	Sessions vary by group, contact for information
Areas Served	Canada ; Ontario
Eligibility	Ages: 9 year(s) - 29 year(s) Counsellor in the Classroom open to students in grades 4-12 Brighter Days open to First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth 6-29 years, including community groups and classrooms Residency Requirements: Canada
Application	Educators visit website for Counsellor in the Classroom registration form Educators and community youth group leaders visit website for Brighter Days Indigenous Wellness Program online registration form; youth can also anonymously request Brighter Days session and indicate adult community helper to be contacted by Indigenous Engagement Coordinator
Languages	Brighter Days available in English only
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	Toronto, ON Canada
Mailing Address	439 University Ave Suite 300 Toronto, ON Canada M5G 1Y8
Physical Access	Not applicable

Categories and Classification

Parenting Main Categories	Mental Health
Parenting Sub-Categories	Child Mental Health Supports
Service Categories	Wellness Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ; Wellness Programs ~ Young Adults ; Wellness Programs ~ Youth

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