Talking for Change

01/14/2026

Talking for Change – 2025 Year in Review

This year, more people across Canada reached out for help - and that matters.

In 2025, Talking for Change provided:

• 632 anonymous helpline interactions, focused on preventing child sexual abuse and the use of child sexual exploitation material (13% increase from 2024)
• 118 non-anonymous referrals for therapy and further support (17% increase)

Each interaction represents someone taking responsibility and choosing prevention.

Talking for Change continues to provide confidential, evidence-based prevention services nationwide. Help is available. Prevention works—and it is necessary to protect children and communities.

01/08/2026

Have you found yourself looking at content online that you never thought you would? 🤔

In Canada, child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) includes content that is written or animated. If you are finding yourself looking at CSEM when you’re stressed or coping with other difficult emotions, our therapy program helps individuals identify situations that influence their desire to view illegal content and develop new strategies to manage these urges.

There is free and anonymous support available to learn how to stop viewing this content. Reach out today to talk to one of our clinicians today: talkingforchange.ca

01/06/2026

At Talking for Change, we are dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with their sexual thoughts or behaviours concerning children, or interest in child sexual exploitation material.

Reach out today to chat with a compassionate clinician who understands: talkingforchange.ca.

01/02/2026

If you’re struggling with your interest in child sexual exploitation material and want to start fresh in 2026, we are here to support you with your goals.

Reach out to our anonymous chatline or helpline to talk to one of our compassionate team members – completely judgment free.

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12/22/2025

❄️HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE❄️

Our helpline and chatline will be closed December 24, 25, 26, and January 1.


Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!

12/10/2025

12/09/2025

Difficulty managing sexual thoughts or online behaviour can feel isolating.

But you’re not alone—and you’re not beyond help.

Talking for Change offers compassionate, non-judgmental support for youth and adults who want to prevent harm and choose a safer path.

12/05/2025

Most people don’t realize this: prevention includes supporting those who are worried about their own thoughts or online behaviour—before harm occurs.

Talking for Change is a free, confidential, evidence-informed program at CAMH helping adults stay safe and make healthier choices.

12/03/2025

As of October 10, 2025, the Canadian Criminal Code has officially changed the term “child pornography” to “child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM)”.

This shift reflects what experts have long emphasized: these materials are not “pornography” - they are records of child sexual abuse and/or are used in exploitative ways, and the language we use matters.

Updated terminology supports survivor-centred practice, improves clarity in legal and clinical settings, and helps the public better understand the reality and severity of these offences.

A meaningful step forward for protection, accuracy, and child safety.

12/01/2025

we offer free therapy in 9 provinces across the country? 🇨🇦



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.



To learn more, visit https://talkingforchange.ca/get-help/ -referral



NOTE: 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 adults who do not have current legal involvement for a sexual offence.

11/27/2025

✨ Team Spotlight: Dr. Skye Stephens ✨

Our clinical forensic psychologist at TFC, Dr. Stephens runs our program in Atlantic Canada, where she holds a particular interest in working with those at risk of sexual offending.

Over the past several years, Dr. Stephens has also been conducting research on the development of prevention programming for people at risk of sexual offending and barriers to its development.

Learn more about the people behind the chatline: https://talkingforchange.ca/our-team/

11/25/2025

Reaching out to us at Talking for Change may become one of the best decisions of your life.

It's normal to feel scared to open up, but our team of clinicians are ready to support you with an open and compassionate mind.

Visit talkingforchange.ca to chat to someone today – free and anonymously.