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As part of Tangerine Project Forward, this new commitment will help provide more mental health access and programming to Black youth
TORONTO, April 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Tangerine Bank and Kids Help Phone announced today, a two-year commitment to provide Black youth in Canada with tailored programming and e-mental health support. In 2019, Kids Help Phone served youth 1.9 million times. In 2020, that number exponentially increased to over 4.6 million connections, showcasing the ever-growing need for youth support and accessible services in Canada.
Tangerine Bank x Kids Help Phone collaborate to provide support for Black Youth in Canada
Tangerine s commitment will support Kids Help Phone s Black youth strategy, RiseUp. According to Kids Help Phone, the percentage of youth in distress related to racism and discrimination more than doubled between May and June 2020. Kids who report racism as a cause of distress are among the most stressed before te