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.
Available resources
Help from a health and social services professional is always available, free of charge and confidential.
Info-Social 811
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Telephone consultation service and psychosocial support
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Tel-Écoute - Ligne Le Deuil
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Telephone consultation service, individual and family interventions for both adults and children
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Deuil-Jeunesse
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Telephone consultation service, individual and family interventions for both adults and children
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MyGrief.ca
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Confidential and free, MyGrief.ca helps you to understand and move through your grief.
Le deuil animé – Appui pour les proches aidants
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Animated capsules that help better understand grief through visual metaphors.
Other resources
Help is also available through local public health services (CISSS ou CIUSSS, CLSC, your doctor, your pharmacist) or through the following resources.
Caregiver support
Suicide prevention hotline
Tel-jeunes Parents
Tel-jeunes
Drugs: Help and Referral
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Telephone (24/7)
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Montréal area: 514-527-2626
Elsewhere in Québec: 1-800-265-2626
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Gambling: Help and Referral
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Telephone (24/7)
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Montréal area: 514-527-0140
Elsewhere in Québec: 1-800-461-0140
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Other resources (suite)
Additional resources for help and support are available if you or someone close to you are concerned about drug or gambling habits.
Last update: April 2, 2026