Supporting Police Members and Their Families

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) has partnered with Kids Help Phone (KHP) to support police members and their families during difficult times. KHP is Canada’s only 24/7 national support service. The organization provides professional counselling, information and referrals, and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in English and French. KHP is now specifically offering support for police members, their children, and other loved ones. In addition, services to support Indigenous police members and their families who wish to connect with an Indigenous volunteer crisis responder are also available.

Whether by phone, text, or online, police personnel and their loved ones can connect with KHP whenever they want; however, they want. The service is completely confidential — you don’t even have to tell them your name if you don’t want to. Click here to find out more.

Members should also access this information from the International Association of Chiefs of Police.