There is no shame in asking for help.
If you or someone you know is concerned about a sexual interest in children, worried about crossing boundaries, or troubled by interest in child sexual abuse material, we can help.
Anonymous helpline & chat
If you are unsure where to start and want to talk to someone about your options, reach out through our helpline or chatline to speak with a trained clinician.
Our chatline is offered in 28+ languages, with interpreters available for therapy services where needed.
It’s free, anonymous, and completely judgment free.
Available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; 12-6 PM EST &
Tuesday 12-5pm EST.
Toll-free in Canada
Local Ontario
Anonymous Chat
Chat with a trained clinician who understands – anonymously and free of judgment.
Self-Referral Therapy Form
If you are ready to take the next step in your journey, a self-referral therapy form is available to begin the process of getting help through free psychotherapy.
This service is not anonymous. You will be required to share your name and other identifying details to speak to one of our clinicians.
Therapy is offered for people who do not have current legal involvement for a sexual offence.
For therapy in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Yukon, and Nunavut (For assistance filling out the self-referral therapy form, please reach out to the chat or helpline)
To be referred for therapy in Atlantic Canada, contact the helpline for more information.
Self-Referral Journey
Here’s what to expect after you fill out the Talking for Change self-referral therapy form:
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Introductory call
A clinician from Talking for Change will contact you to review the limits to confidentiality and ask you a few brief questions (and you are welcome to ask questions, too).
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Schedule assessment appointment
If you would like to move forward following that conversation, and your needs fit with the kind of help we can provide, we will schedule an appointment for an assessment (which can be in-person or virtual depending on your preference and location).
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Assessment appointment
The assessment appointment is a 2-hour meeting with a clinician to talk about a number of areas in your life, and will include questions about your mental health, sexual interests, and behaviour.
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Recommendations
At the end of that appointment, the clinician will share with you their professional recommendations for any next steps that might be helpful.
The clinician may recommend you for our psychotherapy program and/or suggest referrals to other services. It is your decision if you want to follow through with any of these recommendations.
Are you ready to start your journey?
For therapy in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Yukon, and Nunavut (For assistance filling out the self-referral therapy form, please reach out to the chat or helpline)
To access therapy in Atlantic Canada contact: