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September 24, 2026
# How do I book an appointment for my child who is under 18?
## Yes, we offer adolescent therapy for youth 12-17 years of age.
We understand starting therapy can be daunting, let alone supporting your child through the process. To get started, we'll need to speak with your child directly first.
Our Care Team is here to help walk you through the process. You can give us a call at 1 (800) 661-8681 with your child on the line, or email us at [hello@shiftcollab.com](mailto:hello@shiftcollab.com) to get started.
**Please note: Shift Collab currently does not offer therapy services for children under 12 years of age.**
If your child is under 12, the following resources offer child and youth mental health support across Canada:
- [EarlyON centres](https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-earlyon-child-and-family-centre) (Ontario)
- [Kids Help Phone](https://kidshelpphone.ca/text-about-it/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=texting&utm_term=kids%20help%20phone&utm_content=brand&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvIWzBhAlEiwAHHWgvZYP9Yt5LjLjojjSo8KcH4g6Ua5aTR9DzB8R5lOROIxbACXGqybAqRoCpqUQAvD_BwE)
- [9-8-8](https://988.ca/) (National Crisis Line)
- Community Mental Health:
- [Ontario](https://www.ontario.ca/page/mental-health-services-children-and-youth)
- [British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/search?id=3101EE72823047269017D08E55AF6441&tab=1&q=mental+health)
- [Manitoba](https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/imd/print,services-children.html#:~:text=The%20centralized%20intake%20phone%20number,%2D888%2D383%2D2776.)
- [Saskatchewan](https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/accessing-health-care-services/mental-health-and-addictions-support-services/mental-health-support/mental-health-services#:~:text=Call%20Counselling%20Connect%20Saskatchewan%20for,free%20and%20available%2024%2F7.)
- [Quebec](https://amiquebec.org/youth/)
- [Alberta](https://www.alberta.ca/children-and-family-services)
- [Nova Scotia](https://novascotia.ca/mental-health-and-wellbeing/#:~:text=Support%20for%20mental%20health%2C%20addiction,429%2D8167%20or%20call%20911.)
- [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/childrenyouthfamilies/)
- [Northwest Territories](https://www.nthssa.ca/en/services/mental-health-resources-and-supports/programs-and-services)
- [Resources Around Me - Kids Help Phone](https://kidshelpphone.ca/resources-around-me?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=alwayson&utm_content=sitelink&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=texting&utm_term=&utm_content=dynamic&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvIWzBhAlEiwAHHWgvb6j8ohMKNzr4JxU0TPYkMhs8vsilCnhCAtrEauGKfdOgMGRf5V7xhoCF9AQAvD_BwE)
- [For Postsecondary Students - Good2Talk](https://good2talk.ca/)
- You can also reach out to:
- Your local hospital
- Your family doctor
- School Social Worker
Have more questions? Call us at 1-800-661-8681 or email us at [hello@shiftcollab.com](mailto:hello@shiftcollab.com) so that we can connect with you and your child directly if you have any further questions.
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