
Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness
If this is an Emergency, please call 9-1-1 now, or go to your nearest hospital emergency room

- Information:
- Crisis Phone Helpline:
- 1-866-277-3553 (24/7)
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Crisis SMS HelpLine:
- 1 855 957-5353 (24/7)
- Live Chat:
- suicide.ca/en (24/7)
Crisis Text Line powered by Kid’s Help Phone
- Information:
- Crisis SMS Helpline:
- Text “TALK” to 686868
- Information:
- Crisis SMS:
- Text “Home” to 741741
- Information:
- Crisis Phone Helpline:
- 1-886-277-3553 (24/7)
- Crsis SMS Helpline:
- 1-886-957-5353 (24/7)
- Contact a counsellor
- Information:
- Crisis Phone Helpline:
- 514-684-6160 (24/7)
L’Autre Maison Crisis Center
- In a crisis situation or need temporary housing. Serves those living in Ville-Émard/Côte Saint-Paul, Saint-Henri, Petite-Bourgogne, Pointe Saint-Charles, Verdun, Lasalle, Lachine, Ville Saint-Pierre
- Information:
- Crisis Phone Helpline:
- 514-768-7225 (24/7)
Tracom
- Information:
- Crisis Phone Helpline
- 514-483-3033 (24/7)
Info-Social
- To reach a psychosocial worker about a distressing situation, family or relationship problems or other problems
- Information:
- Call: 8-1-1 (24/7)
- Information sessions, support and education programs, individual counselling, telephone assistance and referrals, workshops, support groups for friends and family of individuals living with mental illness
- Information:
- amiquebec.org/
- 514-486-1448
Canadian Association for Mental Health
- Provide guides and details related to mental health issues
- Information:
Mind your Mind
- Helping individuals aged 14-29 build capacity and resiliency
- Information:
Multicultural Mental Health
- List of Canadian Mental Health resources in 20+ languages
- Information:
Access – Open Minds
- National Youth Mental Health Network
- Information:
Kids Help Phone/ Jeunesse J’écoute (24/7)
- Information:
- Phone Helpline:
- 1-800-668-6868 (24/7)
- SMS Helpline:
- Text “Connect” to 686868
Tel-Aide Listening Service
- Information:
- Phone Helpline:
- 514-935-1101 (24/7)
7 Cups – Emotional Support Online Chat
- Free online Therapist & Counsellors
- Information:
Vent Over Tea
- Free confidential one on one active listening service (Phone or video call)
- Information:
Wellness Together Canada
- Short-term counselling with mental health professionals funded by government of Canada
- Information:
- Phone Helpline:
- 1-866-585-0445
- Youth SMS Helpline:
- Text WELLNESS to 686868
- Adult SMS Helpline:
- Text WELLNESS to 741741
Drugs – Help and Referral

- Information:
- Phone Helpline:
- (514) 527-2626
- 1-800-265-2626
- (Live Chat Available)
Gambling – Help and Referral
- Information:
- Phone Helpline:
- 514 527-0140
- 1-800-461-0140
- Live chat available
Alcoholics Anonymous – Quebec Southwest
- Information:
- Phone Help Line:
- 1-888-424-2975
- 514-350-3444
- 7 days a week – 9 AM to 10 PM
English Area Narcotics Anonymous
- Information:
- Phone Helpline:
- 1-855-554- 6362
- 514 249-0555
Cactus – Montreal (Safe Injection Site)
- Information:
- cactusmontreal.org/?lang=en
- 514-847-0067
Chabad Lifeline – Youth Department – 12 Steps Addiction Group
- Information:
- Support via live chat available
- Monday-Friday 9-4 pm
McGill University Health Centre Addictions Unit
- Treatment and referral. Open to all individuals over 18 years old
- Information:
- muhc.ca/addictions-unit
- 514-934-8311
The Shield’s Multilingual Sexual Violence Referral and Help Line
- Information: shieldofathena.com
- Phone Helpline:
- 514-270-2900 (Montreal)
- 450-688-2117 (Laval)
Montreal Sexual Assault Centre – Information Help Line
- Free and bilingual medical, legal and psychosocial support services for victims of sexual violence who are 18 years and older
- Information:
- cvasm.org
- 1-888-933-9007
- 514-933-9007
Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) – Concordia Students
- Trained peer support volunteers (Zoom or in-person)
- Information:
- concordia.ca/conduct/sexual-assault.html
- 514-848-2424 ext. 5972
- Email: sarc@concordia.ca
- Information:
- Help & Reference Line (Daily: 8 am – 3pm):
- 514 630-0907 (Montreal)
- 1 800 630-0907 (Outside of Montreal)
ANEB ADO (For teens)
- Information:
- Phone Help Line
- 514 630-0907
- 1 800 630-0907
- SMS/Text Helpline:
- 1 800 630-0907
- Online Chat Available
Douglas Mental Health University Institute Eating Disorders Program
- Information:
- douglas.qc.ca/section/eating-disorders-146?locale=en
- 514-761-6131, ext. 2895 (8:30 – 4:30 PM)
Athena’s House Emergency Shelter
- Information:
- shieldofathena.com/en/emergency-shelter-athena-s-house
- 514-274-8117 or 1-877-274-8117
SOS Domestic Violence
- Information:
- Phone Help Line:
- 1-800- 363- 9010 (24/7)
- Text Helpline:
- 1-438-601-1211 (24/7)
- Chat available
- Email: sos@sosviolenceconjugale.ca
McGill University Domestic Violence Clinic
- Support for men and women experiencing or perpetrating domestic violence and their partners or families
- Information:
- mcgill.ca/dvc
- 514-398-2686
West Islands Woman’s Shelter
- Provides 24/7 active listening services, safe shelter, legal and financial help to women and children who are victims of conjugal violence
- Information:
- wiws.ca
- 514-620-4845
- Phone Help Line:
- 514-620-4845 ext. 221 (24/7)
Assistance aux femmes
- A safe house for women and children who are victims of domestic violence
- Information:
- assistanceauxfemmes.ca/?lang=en
- 514-270-8291
- Information:
- Phone Help Line (24/7):
- 514 866-0103 (Montreal)
- 1-888-505-1010
- Live Chat available (24/7)
Project 10
- Promoting the personal, social, sexual and mental well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex and questioning (2LGBTQ+) youth and adults 14-25
- Information:
- p10.qc.ca
- 514-989-4585
- Listening services provided by appointment
McGill University Sexual Identity Centre
- Specialized mental health care to individuals, couples and families with sexual orientation and gender identity issues
- Information:
- mcgill.ca/musicmentalhealth
- 514-934-1934, ext. 43585
Concordia University Centre for Gender Advocacy
- Information:
- genderadvocacy.org
- 514-848-2424, ext. 7431
- Peer support services available by drop-in
Action Santé Travesti(e)s et Transsexuel(le)s du Québec
- Information:
- Peer Counselling and Accompaniment Available
- Weekly drop-ins (Mondays; 7-9pm) for trans and questioning individuals of all genders
Trans Lifeline
- Direct support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community
- Information:
- Phone Help Line: 1-877-330-6366 (24/7)
- Black-led (Montreal) multilingual support line to provide mental health support with a decolonial approach
- Information:
- Support sessions available by appointment (Friday – Sunday; 9 AM – 10 PM)
Naseeha
- Web therapy and support for young Muslim community members
- Information:
- Phone Help Line:
- 1-866-627-3342 (12PM-12AM)
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
- Information:
- Phone Help Line:
- 1-855-242-3310
- Live chat service available
Multi-Écoute
- Listening services in many languages, information, and referral services for Canadian immigrants and refugees
- Information:
- multiecoute.org
- 514-737-3604
- Phone Help Line:
- 514-378-3430
- Information:
- Phone Helpline:
- 1-877-352-4497 (24/7)
- SMS Helpline:
- 1-(877) 352-4497 (24/7)
- Email Helpline: Support@BullyingCanada.ca (24/7)
Directors of Youth Protection (DYP) /Directeur de la protection de la jeunesse (DPJ)
- Reporting a situation where you are concerned about a child’s safety
- Information:
- Directors of Youth Protection
- 514-896-3100 (Montreal – French)
- 514-935-6196 (Montreal – English)
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
- For situations where you or someone you know are being exploited for the gains or benefit of someone else
- Information:
- Phone Helpline:
- 1-833-900-1010 (24/7)
- Live Chat available (24/7)
ABRAR (Trauma and Mental Health Services)
- Mental health services to help heal and grow out of trauma
- Information:
- Book an appointment online
Peer Support Centre – McGill University
- Free confidential one on one active listening service (Zoom only)
- Weekdays 11 AM – 5 PM
- Information:
Student Wellness Hub – McGill University
- Health and Wellness services and programming.
- Information:
- Book an appointment with a Counsellor and/or Local Wellness Advisors (LWA) through the Wellness Hub website
Keep.meSAFE – McGill University
- Free, unlimited, 24/7 access to mental health support for ALL McGill students
- Information:
- Download the MySSP app (iOS or Android)
- Free and private online video program designed to help anxiety, stress, depression and more
- Information:
- Use McGill email address to create a free account through the website (ca.taoconnect.org/register) or through the TAO app
McGill Student’s Nightline
- Listening service for anyone but especially catered to McGill students
- Information:
- Phone Helpline:
- 514-398-6246 (6pm to 3am)
- Online chat available
Counselling & Psychological Services – Concordia University
- First come, first serve short-term counselling appointments for Concordia students
- Information:
One-on-One Active Listening – Concordia University
- Zoom Drop-in (Tuesday 1-3pm; Friday 12-2pm)
- Information:
Volunteer Peer Support and Advocacy (PSA) – Drop-in – Concordia University
- Monday (3-5pm; Zoom) & Wednesday (3-5pm; in-person; 2110 Mackay)
- Information:
EmpowerMe – Concordia Undergrads
- Connect 24/7 with a professionals including psychology, psychotherapy, social work, etc.
- Information:
- EmpowerMe
- 1-833-628-5589
Concordia Student Nightline
- Listening service for Concordia students
- Information:
- Phone Helpline:
- 514-848-7787 (Monday to Saturday; 6pm-3am)
Peer Wellness Ambassadors
- Concordia students offering active listening services to other Concordia students
- Information:
Black Perspectives Office – Peer Support Team
- Trained in peer support and active listening to support Black communities at Concordia
- Information:
The Centre for Gender Advocacy
- Confidential and non-judgmental online peer support to Concordia students and the greater Montreal community
- Information:
- Book an appointment at: calendly.com/cgapeersupport
- Includes psychologists, psychotherapy, social workers, nutritionists
- Information:
- Phone Helpline: 1-883-628-5589 (24/7)
Dawson’s Student Assistance Plan – Aspiria
- Free, confidential, and on-going counselling service
- To access:
- Call: 1-877-234-5327
- Or click: https://aspiria.eapintake.com/ to register online
- To see a mental health professional, send an email to mentalhealth@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Dawson’s Sexual Violence Resources
- Help students with mental health concerns, social and personal issues and career choices
- Information:
- Students can book an appointment with counselling services by sending an MIO to Josie Cavaliere, Student Affairs Technician.
Concordia Applied Psychological Centre
- Counselling and assessment services to the local community by graduate students
- Information:
- concordia.ca/artsci/psychology/facilities-services/apc.html
- 514-848-2424 ext. 7550
- apc@concordia.ca
The McGill Centre for Clinical Psychology
- Psychotherapy to all adults (18+) experiencing difficulties delivered by Doctoral students in the Clinical Psychology program
- Information:
- Book appointment by emailing: clinic.psychology@mcgill.ca.
Argyle Institute
- Psychological services for community members with sliding scale fees based on income
- Information:
- argyleinstitute.org
- 514-931-5629
PsyMontreal
- Therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers offering psychological services. Student Wellness program with reduced rates for students
- Information:
- Book appointment online
Montreal Therapy Centre
- Therapy services with slide scale based on income
- Information:
- montrealtherapy.com
- 514-244-1290
Mindspace
- Mindfulness-based training programs and individual therapy
- Information:
- mindspacewellbeing.com
- 514-481-0317
MediPsy
- Evidence-based personalized psychotherapy
- Information:
- medipsy.ca/en/personalized-psychotherapy.html
- 514-419-3005
- Email: info@medipsy.ca
Jewish General Hospital Teenage Health Unit
- Medical, psychological and other services for people 12-21 without a family doctor
- Information:
- Family counselling, community groups, supervised visits, help for young parents
- Information:
- amcal.ca/eng
- 514-636-6885
Ometz
- Family Counselling
- Provide emotional support and work with you to develop and implement a plan of action to deal with your family obstacles
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- Information:
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Smiling Mind
- Mindfulness Based tools and skills building app to work on many different areas of life
- iOS: Smiling Mind
- Google Play: Smiling Mind
Moodfit
- Help monitor your mood. Teaches stress reduction and CBT coping skills
- iOS: Moodfit
- Google Play: Moodfit
Headspace
- Teaches mindfulness and mediation to reduce stress and anxiety
- iOS: Headspace
- Google Play: Headspace
Calm
- Teaches mindfulness and mediation to reduce stress and anxiety
Happify
- Uses games to reduce stress, build resilience and shift negative thoughts
Insight Timer
- Helps improve sleep and reduce anxiety through mindfulness exercises
- iOS: Insight Timer
- Google Play: Insight Timer
Healthy Minds
- Mindfulness techniques to help you be more present, connected, insightful and motivated
- iOS: Healthy Minds
- Google Play: Healthy Minds
Stop Breath Think: Meditation
- Reduce stress, increase sleep, meditate and relax
- iOS: Stop Breathe Think: Meditation
- Google Play: Stop Breathe Think: Meditation