Kids' Health Links Foundation

Site: Online/Web Service

Record #: OAK0132
Last Modified: 17 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 21 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-817-1717
Website www.kidshealthlinks.org
Contact Form www.kidshealthlinks.org/contact
Social Media Facebook Facebook, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oakville, ON
Mailing Address c/o Kids' Health Link Foundation 
1066 Masters Green 
Oakville, ON L6M 2P1
Physical Access Not Applicable - Online Service

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A registered charity that has created social technology to help chronically ill and hospitalized youth cope with their stress, isolation and loneliness while in medical care.
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 2007
Primary Executive Basile Papaevangelou, Chairman & Founder; Email: basile@kidshealthlinks.org
Funding Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Online resources include:

  • Upopolis - a private social network for kids and teens in healthcare facilities 
  • Upedia - a resource for child life specialists and those affiliated with child life support and enhance a child’s ability to better cope with health care experiences
  • Umind - a library of resources, practical tools and online training opportunities for child and youth mental health professionals
  • Online Learning Opportunities
Hours
  • Office Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm
  • Online resources Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Canada ; Ontario
Eligibility Ages: 10 year(s) - 18 year(s) 
 
for Upopolis
Application

Contact for information
Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Disabilities ; Health
Youth Sub-Categories Health & Disabilities ; Health Support Groups ; Youth Health Services
Service Categories Internet Information Resources ~ Health Issues ; Internet Information Resources ~ Mental Health Issues ; Internet Information Resources ~ Youth ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Health Issues ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Youth Issues