Words from a Student Ambassador

I learned about the Kids Help Phone Student Ambassador Program last fall, as I flipped through an issue of Montreal Families. In a few short lines and a picture of a telephone, it stated that Kids Help Phone was looking for teen volunteers to spread awareness in the schools and communities. Within minutes of reading the ad, I knew I wanted to take part in this program because of how much I believe in Kids Help Phone and the services they offer. I attended the training conference in October of '08, and from then on I was hooked. I recently joined the SAC, which gives me a chance to actively participate in the actual planning of events and fund raising for Kids Help Phone, which is so engaging and stimulating to me. Every envelope I fill, every call I make, every smile to a counselor I see as I walk by, it all means so much to me. There are no words to describe how glad I am to be part of this program, except a heartfelt 'Thank you'.

- Alix

Montreal Student Ambassador Council

Summer Fun! - Vlog #8

Summer Involvement (Vlog #8 Show notes)

• Presentations @ Summer Camps, Day Camps, Cadets, Scouts, Sports Team (i.e. Soccer).
• Awareness Booths and community events in your neighbourhoods.
• Summer Fundraising!
• Car Washes
• Krispy Kreme Donut Sale
• We gots Ideas here at the Khp Office :) Contact Val cohen for details (valerie.cohen@jeunessejecoute.ca) or the S.A.C. (web.khp@gmail.com)
• Get Involved with Rock to Talk!!
• Sell tickets once we've set on date and times of the event :) (Rock to Talk is a beneficiary Concert in support of Kids Help Phone)
• Look for Sponsorships of companies to help us out with Prizes, funds etc. to help make the Rock to Talk event a reality.
• Contact S.A.C by e-mail at web.khp@gmail.com

BMO STUDENT AMBASSADOR AWARDS 2009

• Leadership Award - Andrew
• Spirit of Volunteering Award - Nick and Alix
• Fundraising Award and Memorative Plaque for her commitment to the S.A.C. and for her amazing fundraising efforts - Belinda

Accomplishments this year!

• Walk Fundraising! S.A.C raised over 2 thousand dollars in support of Kids Help Phone!
• The S.A.C. hosted a Kick Off for the Walk!
• Sucessful Gala Celebration of student ambassador's help and commitment to the Kids Help Phone.

Future Vlogs!

Coming soon! Keep checking in the next few weeks for vlogs with Counselors!

Check up on our Twitter if you have it! (https://twitter.com/webkhpqc)

Happy 20th Anniversary!

Since our phone lines went live in May 1989, Kids Help Phone’s professional counsellors have been providing help and hope to young people in your community. We’re celebrating 20 years of being there for kids!

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Help Build our Virtual Mosaic!

Join us in celebrating this important milestone by helping us build our special 20th Anniversary Virtual Mosaic.
Post a photo and message online to show your support of our cause. Each photo will make up the mosaic and will eventually reveal a hidden picture that represents the important work we do.
For each image that you submit, your name will be entered in a draw for a special prize from one of our sponsors!

Visit our Mosaic website now and click on the big pink “Share With Us” button to get started.

On May 16, 1989, Kids Help Phone’s phone lines went live. Here is CityTV Toronto’s coverage of Kids Help Phone’s first day of service.

When Kids Help Phone’s lines opened in 1989, young people’s access to confidential, anonymous counselling was revolutionized. Kids began to reach out by the hundreds of thousands, and they haven’t stopped since.

Twenty years later Kids Help Phone has touched the lives of a generation of children and youth in Canada. Thanks to this remarkable relationship between young people and our counsellors, we continue to be a trusted source of support, information and hope for kids today.
A complete historical timeline is available here.

Now, more than ever, we need your help to ensure we can continue being there for kids. Kids who often have nowhere else to turn for safe and trustworthy help. When parents, schools and social services are unavailable, closed, backlogged or simply not accessible because of distance, Kids Help Phone is there.
With your support, our next 20 years will be as successful as the first.

- This article was taken from the Kids Help Phone website

Kids Help Phone Quebec is on Youtube!

Kids Help Phone recently created a new video aimed at raising awareness among youth! The video is below, here's the link if you want to rate, comment or pass it on to friends! : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3lx5-VnfCY

Here's the video (in French only :] )

Vlog #3 - (Delayed) - the Student Ambassador Council!

We apologize for the delay in show notes for this vlog! Please note that the competition featured in the second half of this vlog ("Commercial Break") was cancelled. YAY, now happy stuff! The Student Ambassador Council!

Who are we ?

We're a group of Student Ambassadors in montreal who get together to organize and plan events as well as co-ordinate awareness efforts in schools and other places (such as events).

What are some things we've have done ?

Well, this blog and vlogs are one thing! Rock 2 Talk 2008 (a concert to benefit Kids Help Phone-planning for 2009 edition in motion), fundraisers (Such as the Canadian Tire fundraiser as well as a bunch of other ones!), leadership conference planning, and a few other things!

How do I get involved ?

If you are a Student Ambassador in the Montreal region, contact Valerie Cohen for information on how you can become involved with this council, or other Student Ambassador activities. You can also send us an e-mail at web.khp @ gmail.com and we will answer any questions that you have! Remember, all questions are concerning the Student Ambassador program or S.A.C (Student Ambassador Council). If you have any personal questions and are seeking to connect with a councillor, please call 1-800-668-6868 or go to the kids counseling website. Hope you enjoyed the vlog!

Vlog #6! Fundraising News + Walk Information!

This Vlog has info about the walk for Kids Help Phone on May 3rd. As well as some fundraising news from the S.A.C :)

Walk Details!! : This Sunday (May 3rd) 5 Km Walk at Parc Maisonneuve -For Montreal (for additional walk locations, check the show notes to an earlier vlog here) Registration Opens at 8:30am and the walk starts at 10:30 am. BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND PLEDGE MONEY / SUMMARY OF ONLINE PLEDGES ! :) Donations at registration would be very, very, very appreciated! Every dollar counts! :) Come and meet us at the Student Ambassador Awareness tent if you are passing by there!

Fundraising News: The S.A.C raised about 1000$ for the walk for kids help phone by asking for donations in return for bagging customers' purchases at the Kirkland Canadian tire! This just goes to show how easy it is to raise money!! If you would like to organize a fundraiser like the one we did, or any other type of fundraiser don't hesitate to ask us ( The Student Ambassador Council) or the local Kids Help Phone office for help, advice, and resources!

Music With Meaning!

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"In conjunction with the Kids Help Phone, Tru Kings Records has been touring through Montreal and its surrounding areas, performing at high schools. The concerts are designed to raise awareness of issues within schools, such as racism, violence, peer pressure and depression.

Going on their third year, the 2009 Music With Meaning tour will include performances by Tru Kings' artist M'City Solo and special guests like Bad News Brown, DJ Blaster and Pamela.

Giving back to the community is one of Tru Kings' biggest priorities. Performers and their representatives take time between concerts to speak to students about struggles they might face and how they can use the Kids Help Line to get through them. " -musicwithmeaning.ca

We need available student ambassadors to speak to the students about the kids help phone service and how it can be used. You would be speaking to the kids during these concerts, in between acts. Below are tour dates that are coming up ;

Trafalgar School for Girls

Address : 3495 Simpson Montreal, Quebec H3G 2J7

Date : Tuesday, March 31st 2009

Time : 1:02 - 2:07 pm (Arrive by : 11:30 am)

Vanguard Secondaire francophone

Address : 83 boul des Prairies, Laval QC, H7N 2T3

Date : Tuesday, April 7th 2009

Time : 1.00 pm

HERITAGE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Address : 7445 Chemin Chambly

Time : 11:00am - 2:00pm

Date : APRIL 16, 2009

VANGUARD INTERCULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL

Address : 175 metcalf, westmount h3z 2x6

Date : Tuesday, April 28th 2009

Time : 1.00 pm

Please contact Valerie Cohen at valerie.cohen@kidshelpphone.ca or by phone at 514-273-0589 ext. 8213 for additional details or to sign up.

New ways for Student Ambassadors to get involved!

Kids Help Phone info booth targeting families who have a member with a mental illness (one hour long- and transportation costs included) **in French*

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Kiosk 1

Date/Time : March 24th at 6:00 p.m

Place : Polyvalente Jean-Baptiste-Meilleur (777, boulevard Iberville à Repentigny)

Kiosk 2

Date/Time : March 31st at 6 p.m

Place: Polyvalente Thérèse-Martin (916, Ladouceur à Joliette)

Kiosk 3

Date/Time : April 7th at 6 :00 p.m.

Place : Polyvalente Havre-Jeunesse (2175, Place Malo à Ste-Julienne)

Help at the office!

We are in need of help with recruitment calls to schools and past walkers (in English and in French) Please contact the regional office for more details! -