Anonymous Friend, Youth Peer to Peer Mental Health Support

Anonymous Friend

Site: Online/Web Service

Service: Youth Peer to Peer Mental Health Support

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Record #: OAK0419

Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2025

Contact Information

Website	https://www.anonymous-friend.com
Contact Form	https://www.anonymous-friend.com/contact-9
Social Media	Instagram
Primary Contact	Yasmine Madan, Founder; Email: madany@mcmaster.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)	A volunteer online student mental health support service
Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Established	2019
Funding	Grants - YMCA of Oakville ; Foundation - Duke of Edinburgh Foundation; Sher Vancouver

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	A volunteer student support service run entirely by students, for students not healthcare professionals, call 911 for all emergencies Students can message the social media accounts Responders’ are anonymous, and their role is to provide support and refer students to other resources Responders are trained by the Canadian Mental Health Association in "Mental Health First Aid, Interacting with Youth" Reach Out Methods Instagram - send a DM to @anonymousfriend.support Snapchat - snap with @friend.support
Hours	Not specified
Areas Served	Canada ; International ; Ontario
Eligibility	Self identify as a teenager
Application	send a message through Snapchat or Instagram for support those interested in becoming a volunteer responder should fill in an online application form
Languages	English ; French ; Hindi ; Punjabi
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Oakville
Address & Map	Oakville, ON View Google Map
Physical Access	Not Applicable - Online service

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Emergency / Crisis ; Mental Health / Addictions
HCSD Sub Heading	Distress Lines Including Chat & Text ; Distress Phone Lines Including Chat & Text
Service Categories	Internet Based Crisis Intervention ~ Youth

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