Ask for psychosocial help and support after a disaster

While most people will gradually adapt to the situation, here are some indicators that it may be necessary to ask for help from a health and social services professional:

• when your reactions remain intense and prevent you from meeting your basic needs (eating, sleeping);
• when you have difficulty functioning normally in your daily, family and professional activities;
• When you’re unable to recover, and you feel overwhelmed and unable to get back to your normal routine.
• when you or your loved ones are worried about your emotional reactions (suicidal thoughts, particular behaviours, use of alcohol, drugs or medication);

Pyschosocial helpline that offers support, advice and resources adapted to your needs and those of your loved ones. Free, confidential, and offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by dialling 811.

Telephone: 1-866-APPELLE (277-3553)

Drugs: help and referral

Telephone (24/7):

• Montréal and surrounding area: 514-527-2626
• Elsewhere in Québec: 1-800-265-2626

Gambling: help and referral

Telephone (24/7):

• Montréal and surrounding area: 514-527-0140
• Elsewhere in Québec: 1-800-461-0140

Consult other help and support resources available if you are concerned about your substance use or gambling or that of a loved one.

Tel-Écoute – Ligne Le Deuil

• Telephone: 1-888-LE DEUIL (533-3845)
• Website: www.tel-ecoute.org/services (in French only)

Deuil-jeunesse

Telephone consultation, individual and family interventions for adults and children.

• Telephone: 1-855-889-3666
• Website: www.deuil-jeunesse.com (in French only)

Free, anonymous and confidential support services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for victims of domestic abuse and everyone affected by it.

Telephone: 1-800-363-9010

Also see Help and resources for domestic abuse.

Helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Montreal region: 514-933-9007
• Elsewhere in Québec: 1-888-933-9007

Also see Help and resources in the event of sexual assault.

See the Mental health help and support resources page.