Mental health help and resources
Reliable resources to better guide you
Immediate support and helplines
Mental Health Access Desk (GAP)
Phone: 811, option 3
Website: gap.soinsvirtuels.gouv.qc.ca
Ligne Info-Social 811
Option 2 – Immediate psychosocial support and advice
L’Accès Crisis Center
For suicidal thoughts or crisis situations
Phone: (450) 679-8689
Website: santemonteregie.qc.ca/est/centre-de-crise-lacces
In case of emergency
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
External resources
Eating disorders
- ANEB (help and support for people affected by eating disorders and their loved ones)
Phone: 514-630-0907
Website: anebquebec.com -
Douglas
Institute Eating Disorders Outpatient Clinic
Phone: 514-761-6131, poste 2895
Website: douglas.qc.ca/cliniques/clinique-externe-des-troubles-de-lalimentation
A referral from a healthcare professional is generally required, to be sent by fax to 514-888-4085
ADHD
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CADDAC (Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada)
Website: caddac.ca
- L’Association québécoise des neuropsychologues
Website: aqnp.ca/documentation/developpemental/tdah -
Living better with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Website: attentiondeficit-info.com
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Philippe Laprise Foundation
Website: fondationphilippelaprise.com
Depression
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Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC)
Website: https://mdsc.ca/ - Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO)
Website: https://hopeandme.org/ -
The CHOICE-D Patient and Family Guide to Depression Treatment Website: https://braininstitute.ca/fr/ressources/guidelines-and-toolkits/the-choiced-patient-and-family-guide-to-depression-treatment
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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Website: https://cmha.ca/fr/
Crisis centers
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L’Accès (Montérégie)
Phone: 450-679-8689
Website: santemonteregie.qc.ca/est/centre-de-crise-lacces - L’Autre Maison (Verdun)
Phone: 514-768-7225
Website: centreautremaison.com - Tracom (Montreal)
Phone : 514-483-3033
Website: www.tracom.ca -
West Island Crisis Centre
Phone: 514-684-6160
Website: centredecriseoi.com
Autism
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CEVAM (Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostics)
Website : cevamtl.com
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AUTISME M.D. (Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation)
Website: autismemd.com
Schizophrenia
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Société québécoise de la schizophrénie (SQS)
Phone: 514 251-4125 / 1-866 888-2323
Website: schizophrenie.qc.ca -
Association québécoise pour la réadaptation psychosociale (AQRP) / Réseau des entendeurs de voix québécois (REV québécois)
Phone: 418-523-4190
Website: aqrp-sm.org/entente-de-voix
Digital Mental Health Resources
Collection of mental health and wellness mobile apps selected by a multidisciplinary group (clinicians, patients, and researchers) using an evidence-based approach.
Website: appsantementale.ca
Stress & Anxiety
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RespiRelax+: to find calm through simple breathing exercises
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MindShift CBT: offers proven strategies likely to reduce anxiety
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Rootd: to promote a return to calm during a panic attack
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Petit BamBou: to meditate with a kind virtual guide
Emotion & Mood
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Prezens: taking a moment to breathe, meditate, and find calm
- Daylio: track your mood and understand the impact of your habits
- MindDay: offers daily virtual coaching based on proven strategies and mindfulness
Sleep
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Insight Timer: exploring diverse free meditations tailored to your needs
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Headspace Meditation & Sleep: promoting a return to calm with audio exercises
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BetterSleep: helping you fall asleep gently with relaxing sounds and meditation
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Calm: meditating and promoting sleep through 3 to 15-minute sessions
Exercise & Nutrition
- BrainFit: tracking habits and observing their effects on mood and health
- Bend: learning to stretch gently and relax at home
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Freeletics Nutrition: finding meal ideas based on your tastes and energy levels
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Sworkit: structured workout sessions to train without equipment
Confidence & Relationships
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MindShift CBT: offers proven strategies to help reduce anxiety
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Moodi: helping to take 1 to 5 minutes a day for yourself
- MindDay: offers daily virtual coaching based on proven strategies and mindfulness
Consommation
- Sober Time: accéder à un tableau de bord et à des outils pour soutenir votre motivation
- I Am Sober: suivre ses journées sans consommer et rejoindre une communauté
- Arrêter l’alcool: pour un plan d’action, des conseils et du soutien
Community and specialized resources
Community Mental Health Support
- Relief
Support for people living with anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder, as well as their loved ones.
Phone: 514-529-3081 - G.E.M.E.- Self-Help Group (Montérégie)
Diverse support for people with anxiety disorders.
Phone: 450-332-4463 - Phobies-Zéro (Montérégie)
Phone: 450-922-5964 - Mental Health Support Center – MHSC (Montérégie)
Phone: 450-486-1609 - Carrefour le Moutier
Support for people going through difficult times or periods of transition.
Phone: 450-679-7111 - Osiris Montérégie
Affordable psychological assistance services based on family income.
Phone: 450-679-6467
Addictions and Risky Behaviors
- L’Arc-en-ciel
Addiction prevention (alcohol, drugs, gambling, social media, web)
Phone: 450-446-1661 - CIVAS Montérégie
Specialized services for individuals who have committed sexual offenses or are concerned about committing them.
Phone: 450-616-6969
Support for Loved Ones and Families
- CAP
Mental Health Support and representation of organizations working with the loved ones of individuals experiencing mental health issues
Phone: 1-855-272-7837
Website : capsantementale.ca - Support line for caregivers
Phone : 1-800-349-9915 - AMI-Québec
Phone : 514-486-1448
Website: amiquebec.org - L’Appui (for caregivers)
Téléphone: 1-855-852-7784
Website: lappui.org - ASMFMH (Amis de la santé mentale/Friends for Mental Health)
Phone : 514-636-6885
Website: asmfmh.org
Identity, Diversity, and Relationships
- McGill University Sexual Identity Centre (MUSIC)
Mental health care related to sexual orientation and gender identity
Website: https://cusm.ca/santementale/cisum - Ottawa Network for Borderline Personality Disorder
Support for families and loved ones of individuals living with BPD
Website: https://on-bpd.ca/en
Self-Support Tools and Documentation
- Recovery… my way
Self-management support tool
Website: allermieuxamafacon.ca - Toolbox for Men Online resources to help navigate difficult times
Website: santeestrie.qc.ca/soins-services/theme/aide-pour-les-hommes/coffre-outils-web-hommes - Self-Care Guide for Depression (Adults)
PDF: medfam.umontreal.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/Guide-dautosoins-pour-la-dépression-adultes.pdf - Psychological Education Fact Sheets and Self-Care Tools
Website: https://www.santemonteregie.qc.ca/centre/documentation/fiches-deducation-psychologique-et-outils-dautosoins-pour-les-troubles-mentauxgie.qc.ca/en/pqptm
Financial Support and Practical Resources
- Finautonome
(Financial advice)
Phone: 1-833-866-7334
Website: finautonome.org - Arborescence Québec (support for families and caregivers)
Phone: 514-524-7131
Website: arborescence.quebec

