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Finding mental health help and support resources

Mental health help and support resources

General notice

Call Info-Social 811 to get help or information regarding your mental health or the mental health of a family member or friend.

Call the 911 emergency service, if you fear for your safety or the safety of a family member or friend, or to obtain immediate assistance.

Call the suicide prevention and help line: 1‑866‑APPELLE (277‑3553), if you are thinking about suicide or if you are worried about a loved one (to send text messages (SMS): 535353, to chat: suicide.ca This hyperlink will open in a new window.).

Find a crisis centre This hyperlink will open in a new window. (in French only) near you to obtain free specialized crisis intervention services for you or a loved one.

To obtain care or services or to find a professional with whom you feel comfortable, contact one of the following resources:

Organizations are also available in your community. Consult the list below or use the Mental Health Resource Directory This hyperlink will open in a new window. to find a resource near you.

Suicide prevention

Talk anytime, anywhere in Québec, with a professional who is able to speak openly about suicide:

Also see the page Recognizing signs of distress and preventing suicide.

Help lines and telephone services

Information and support resources according to mental disorder

Anxiety disorders

  • Relief This hyperlink will open in a new window.
    Offers several services to help you live with anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder.
  • Phobies-Zéro This hyperlink will open in a new window. (in French only)
    Helpline: 1-866-922-0002
    Support groups for young people and adults experiencing anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder. These services are also intended for family and loved ones.

Attention deficit with or without hyperactivity (ADHD)

  • Regroupement des associations PANDA du Québec This hyperlink will open in a new window. (in French only)
    The Regroupement supports establishing services that promote the educational and social success of people with ADD/ADHD and responding to the needs of their family and friends.

Mood Disorders

  • Relief This hyperlink will open in a new window.
    Offers several services to help you live with anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder.

Eating disorders

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Psychotic Disorders

Support for the family members and friends of people living with a mental disorder

Resources are available for the family and friends of people living with mental disorders:

Also see the page Living with a person suffering from mental disorder to find out how you can help someone with a mental illness while respecting your limits.

Support for agricultural producers

Sources of information on mental health and mental disorders

Rights advocacy

Last update: January 31, 2024

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