A helpline and therapy service for adults who are troubled by their sexual interest or concerned about their risk of sexually offending against children is getting set for a major expansion, after confirming five years of core funding from the Canadian government.

The Toronto-based Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) launched Talking for Change (TFC) in August 2021. The service offers an anonymous national helpline and therapy for individuals who are distressed about their attraction to children, concerned about their use of child pornography, or worried that they might offend. The group sessions, currently available in six of Canada’s 10 provinces and two of its three territories, are about to expand from 16 weeks to 20.

All TFC services are staffed by psychologists and social workers who are trained specialists in child........

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