Seek help to go through grief

Despite all that you do to overcome a difficult situation related to the death of loved one, you could need to seek professional help. Pay attention to the following alarm signals:

• Experiencing major persistent appetite and sleep issues.
• Having difficulty in functioning in my family, work and recreational roles.
• Feeling that I have a pronounced decrease in interest for things that I used to like.
• Constantly being withdrawing from my friends and family members.
• Having considerably increased my consumption of alcohol, drugs, medications and other substances.
• Difficulty to concentrate or take decisions.
• Either having intense feelings of endless suffering or, contrariwise, act as if nothing happened and feel no emotions at all.
• Feeling so overcome by events that I have either thought about suicide or want to lash out.

Also stay alert for signs of fatigue or exhaustion and do not hesitate to seek professional help if you feel the need. You are not alone: others are going through similar experiences.

Help from a health and social services professional is always available, free of charge and confidential.

Services for people in bereavement

• Tel-Écoute - Ligne Le Deuil
  (Website in French only)
  Telephone consultation service, individual and family interventions for both adults and children
  1 888 533‑3845
• Deuil-Jeunesse
  (Website in French only)
  Telephone consultation service, individual and family interventions for both adults and children
  1 855 889‑3666
• Info‑Social 811
  Telephone consultation service and psychosocial support

Other resources

Local public health services (CISSS ou CIUSSS, CLSC, your doctor, your pharmacist)

Caregiver support: 1‑855‑852‑7784

Suicide prevention hotline: 1‑866‑277‑3553

LigneParents (in French only)

Tel-jeunes (in French only)

Drug help and referral
Telephone (24/7)
Montréal area: 514‑527‑2626
Elsewhere in Québec: 1‑800‑265‑2626

Gambling help and referral
Telephone (24/7)
Montréal area: 514‑527‑0140
Elsewhere in Québec: 1‑800‑461‑0140

Additional resources for help and support are available if you or someone close to you are concerned about drug or gambling habits.