Kids Help Phone continues to Fuel Innovation & Equity in Youth Mental Health with donation from TD Bank Group
Mar 18, 2025 - financialpost.com
Kids Help Phone (KHP) has received a $600,000 donation from TD Bank Group to enhance its AI-driven mental health solutions through its Innovation and Applied Research Accelerator for Youth Mental Health, known as acceleratorKHP. This funding will support the development of innovative platforms and tools aimed at improving mental health access for young people across Canada. TD has been a long-time supporter of KHP, contributing to various youth mental health initiatives, including Indigenous programs and crisis support services. The donation is part of TD's corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, which focuses on creating positive change through technology and research.
KHP, Canada's only 24/7, free, confidential, and multilingual e-mental health service, has been a trusted resource for youth for over 35 years. The organization leverages technology and empathy to provide professional counseling, crisis response, and self-directed mental health resources. With over 22 million service interactions since 2020, KHP continues to evolve and expand its support for young people. The donation from TD will help ensure that KHP remains at the forefront of youth mental health innovation, providing accessible and future-ready support for youth across the country.
Key takeaways:
Kids Help Phone received a $600,000 donation from TD Bank Group to enhance AI-driven mental health solutions.
The donation supports KHP's Innovation and Applied Research Accelerator for Youth Mental Health, focusing on equitable access to resources.
TD Bank has been a long-time supporter of youth mental health, contributing to various KHP initiatives over the years.
Since 2020, Kids Help Phone has had over 22 million service interactions across Canada, highlighting its impact and reach.
