Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is a free place to call or webchat 24/7 for those under 20 years old who need someone to talk to. They are anonymous and confidential. Visit their website or call them:
Toll free: 1-800-668-6868
direct service
Ombudsman Ontario
Under legislative changes that came into effect on May 1, 2019, the position of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth (Ontario Child Advocate) was eliminated and investigative work was transferred to the Ombudsman.
The Ombudsman has established a unit to oversee children's aid societies, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, youth custody facilities, and the Child and Family Services Review Board. Their team can help with complaints or investigate systemic issues.
Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta informs young people and children about their rights and helps if they feel their rights have been violated or their best interests have not been considered. This site also provides contact information for the advocate's office for guidance and other crisis lines.
General inquires: (780) 422-6056
Specialized Advocacy for Young People: (800) 661-3446
Legal Representation for Children and Youth: (800) 890-2020
Representative for Children and Youth
The Representative for Children and Youth of British Columbia supports children from birth to young adulthood. They provide help to those receiving services from the provincial child and youth welfare system.
Toll-free: 1-800-476-3933
Email: rcy@rcybc.ca
LGBT Youth Line
Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through telephone, text and chat services. Peer support volunteers are available Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM.
Call 1-800-268-9688
Text 647-694-4275
First Nations Health Authority Crisis Centre
The BC First Nations Health Authority's crisis centre offers 24/7 distress phone services and web-based chat services.
YouthInBC.com is an internet-based service where youth in distress can connect live, one-on-one with a crisis chat volunteer (noon – 1am, 7 days a week), receive information and be referred to services in their community.
CrisisCentreChat.ca is a web-based hotline for adults (25+) in distress where they can access free, confidential, non-judgmental support (noon – 1am, 7 days a week).
Hope for Wellness Help Line
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at hopeforwellness.ca
We Have Time to Talk
This pamphlet from the Office of the Nova Scotia Office of the Ombudsman (Youth Services) provides information about the rights of youth in care and custody and how the Youth Ombudsman Rep can help.
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission provides a human rights dispute resolution process for issues of discrimination and works to prevent discrimination through education, training, public engagement and policy development.
You have the right to...
This poster from the Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth in Ontario lists the rights of children and youth in child-friendly language.
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