Kids need mental health supports more than ever and social purpose organizations are struggling to pick up the slack
Why It Matters
According to a 2023 report from the Canadian Mental Health Association, three out of four Canadian children with a mental health issue struggle to access the care they need. The pandemic has only made things worse, increasing service demand for mental health organizations like Kids Help Phone.
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TORONTO/TREATY 13 – In the 17 years Jason Carey has worked at Kids Help Phone, heโs never seen the organization this large โ โ or the need for it so dire.
Carey, day manager for the organization’s 24/7 anonymous counselling service, says youth mental health services like Kids Help Phone are seeing demand for their services increase dramatically.
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