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Why kids are calling for help at 2 A.M.

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According to a recent report, young people are increasingly reaching out to Kids Help Phone for support and with back-to-school here, the organization is expecting the number to continue to climb. Rebecca Shields, President and CEO of Kids Help Phone, joins the show to explain what's driving the increase, the work KHP does and what it's doing to meet the demand.
3 Sep 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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