Talking for Change

Self-referral assessment and therapy services are now available in British Columbia for adults who are concerned about their attractions or behaviours involving children—including use of child sexual exploitation material.

Through Talking for Change, individuals can access:

-A structured self-referral process
-A clinical assessment
-Recommendations and access to free psychotherapy where appropriate

These services are specifically for people who:

-Are 18+
-Do not have current or recent legal involvement related to a sexual offence
-Want support to live a safe, healthy, and non-offending life

Anonymous helpline and chat options are also available for those not ready to engage in therapy.

This is what prevention looks like—meeting people early, reducing risk, and supporting change.

Learn more: https://talkingforchange.ca/

All of our service users reach out for unique reasons, but one of the common threads is the feeling that they are ‘stuck’ and don't know how to get help.



The good news is that we can help you from feeling stuck psychologically and give you the tools needed to live a happier, healthier life.



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

REMINDER: your feelings don’t define you.



If you are dealing with unwanted sexual urges towards children, you can choose to take control through our free and anonymous chatline.



Visit talkingforchange.ca to get help today.

We extend our support to individuals who might be concerned about someone they know experiencing unwanted thoughts towards children.



If you find yourself unsure about how to approach and help someone close to you in need, we provide the necessary tools and resources for you to address the situation.



Connect with us today through our free, anonymous chatline for guidance, or check out some tips below. ⬇️

https://talkingforchange.ca/what-to-do-when-someone-tells-you-they-have-a-sexual-attraction-to-children/

At Talking for Change, your privacy is important to us as we help you navigate forward.



It's not only our responsibility, but also your right. Learn more: https://talkingforchange.ca/privacy-policy/

Our team of clinicians are ready to hear from you and provide the help you need—free of judgment and with compassion.



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

Struggling but unsure where to start? 🤔



Visit our website at talkingforchange.ca to learn more about our program.

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.

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