Mental Health, Psychiatry and Psychology Resources
Disclaimer: These resources are for informational purposes only. They are not the only services available in the mentioned areas and I do not specifically endorse any of them over others. You are highly encouraged to research before choosing any of these services. If you know of other services, you can email me to consider adding them here.
Find a psychiatrist, psychologist or therapist near you:
Mental Health Resources in DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV), USA:
- Contact the provider of your choice directly from this list: Community-based private providers
- Call the ACCESS Helpline at 1-888-793-4357 and talk with a behavioural health professional who will guide you through the process
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support for those in crisis 24/7 simply by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-8255.
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a trained responder. Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text to 838255.
The hotline provides a safe anonymous and confidential space where callers can talk about a variety of issues which include but are not limited to: coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more. Call 1-888-843-4564.
The department helps prevent, treat and support recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. Call 1-888-793-4357 to connect with a mental health or substance use disorder provider near you.
The Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program is a 24 hour/seven day a week operation that provides emergency psychiatric services and extended observation beds for individuals 18 years of age and older. Call 202-673-9319.
Drug Rehab Services has compiled a searchable list of drug rehab centers in D.C. and other resources including residential treatment and detox centers. Over 70 types of services are covered in the database.
The Adult Mental Health Program is an outpatient mental health program which provides services, including individual and group psychotherapy, office based case management, and psychiatric medication monitoring to low-income residents who are experiencing serious mental illness and who are unable to access the public mental health system due to lack of public benefits or their immigration status or income. Call 240-777-1770 for more information.
The Crisis Center provides free crisis services 24-hours a day/365 days a year. Services are provided by phone 240-777-4000 or in-person at 1301 Piccard Drive in Rockville, with no appointment needed.
Mental Health Resources in Montreal, Quebec, Canada:
Aminy
Telehealth psychiatrist services
Tel: 1-888-299-2389
Fax: 1-833-621-1118
Guichet d’acces en Sante Mentale (GASMA)
CLSC look up by postal code: https://m34.pub.msss.rtss.qc.ca/rechCodePostal.asp
Clinique Médicale Brunswick
955 boul Saint-Jean
Pointe-Claire QC H9R 4Z7
https://cmbmed.com
(514) 228-8889
514-426-6677 (Alicia for billing/booking questions ext 305)
Clinique Cherrier
https://www.clinique-cherrier.com/
837, rue Cherrier
Montréal, Québec
514-521-8282
Canadian Treatment Center for OCD (CTCOCD)
QC, H3A 1A1
514-710-7063
Clinique TDAH de Montreal
5130 St-Laurent, Montreal, QC, H2T 1R8
514-800-8324
Clinique Spectrum
autism, intellectual disability, other neurodevelopmental disorders
4077 boul Decarie
Montreal Quebec H4A 3J8
514 500.5355
L&S Medical Clinic
Email referral at contact@lscentremedical.com or fax at (514) 744-8314
Libera Clinic
1635 Sherbrooke 0 Suite 210
Montreal QC, HSH 1E2
Phone: 514-731-4665
Fax: 514-548-3620
PrivaMED
https://www.privamed.com/en/home.html
1-855-655-6060
Neurotherapy Montreal:
1140 Beaumont, T.M.R., Montreal, QC, H3P 3E5
Psychiatric Assessment, Adult Assessment of Attention-Deficit-Disorder (ADD), ADHD Assessment of Children Aged 8-13, Assessment of Post-Concussion Symptoms, Assessment of Pain Disorders, Assessment of Sleep Disorders, Polysomnography (PSG), Cardiorespiratory, Polygraphy, Assessment of Cognitive Functions, Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG), Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Ketamine Treatment, Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAT), Perfusion, Ultrasound-guided Infiltration, Osteopathy, Cognitive-Behavioral, Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ADHD, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety and Depression.
Secondary/Tertiary psychiatric care
First Episode Psychosis Program at JGH
Team Leaders: Dr. G. Eric Jarvis, Ms. Esther Lang
Secretary: Maria Gagliardi
Location: ICFP – Room G-12
To Reach Us: 514-340-8222 Local 21219
Ambulatory Care Clinic at the JGH
Triage Officer: Dr. Arthur Propst
Location: ICFP – Room G-12
To Reach Us: 514-340-8222 Local 25186
Personality Disorders Clinics at the JGH
Contact: 514-340-8222 Local 27506
Screening Clinic for Personality Disorders
Contact: 514-340-8222 Local 24213
Douglas Mental Health University Institute
The Douglas Institute provides specialized and superspecialized clinical services to all age groups in both French and English.
6875 LaSalle Boulevard, Montréal, QC, H4H 1R3
514-761-6131
Institut national de psychiatrie legale Philippe-Pinel
10905 Henri-Bourassa Boulevard East, Montréal, QC, H1C 1H1
514-648-8461
JGH Institute of Community & Family Psychiatry
Mental health clinic
4333 Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine
Open ⋅ Closes 4 p.m. · (514) 340-8210
KeepMeSafe Download the MySSP app on mobile device to chat/call, or call 1-844-451-9700 in North America or 001.416.380.6578 from outside North America
| Services: Sessions can be in person, by telephone, by video-counselling, or chat. Services are available internationally and locally, 24/7, 365 days per year. |
Montreal Therapy Centre Queen Elizabeth Health Complex, Suite 532, Montreal, Qc H4A 3L5 Telephone: (514)-244-1290 | Services: Individual therapy, couple’s and family therapy, child & adolescent therapy, online therapy, therapy groups and workshops. Services are provided in 14 different languages. Accepts StudentCare coverage. |
PsyMontreal Multiple office locations throughout Montreal, Telephone: (514)-337-2473, extension 0 | Services: Offers individual psychotherapy, coaching, child & parenting services, and online therapy. Accepts StudentCare coverage.
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Medipsy 4610 Ste. Catherine Ouest, Westmount, H3Z 1S3 Telephone: (514)-419-3005 | Services: Provides individual psychotherapy, sex therapy, ADHD clinic, assessments & diagnosis, neuropsychological assessments, couple & family therapy, phobic clinic, and vocational counselling. |
Emotional Health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinic 2100 Marlowe Ave. Montreal, QC H4A 3L5 Telephone: (514)-485-7772 | Services: Various professionals offering treatment for the full spectrum of anxiety and mood disorders, as well as for low self-esteem, anger, relational difficulties, and sleep disorders and eating disorders. They do not treat addictions or anorexia. |
UQAM-Sexology Department 514-987-3000 ext. 4453 | French speaking only |
Inkblot therapy | |
Lavender Collective |
https://www.thelavendercollective.ca/ The Lavender Collective is a Black-led community effort, that advocates for culturally relevant mental health related needs in BIPOC communities through education, network and resource building. |
Healing in Colour |
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Blake Psychology | |
Psychology Today |
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Griffith Edwards Centre Addictions Unit | Abstinence-based; offer in-patient and out-patient. Group therapy and short-term individual counselling. | 18+ Referral by General Practitioner | English | ||
Chabad Lifeline 4615 Chemin de la Cote-St-Catherine Montreal, QC H3W 1M1 Telephone: 514 738-7700 Fax: 514 738-6166 | Abstinence-based for adults; harm reduction for adolescents. Out patient; individual and group. | English | |||
Portage 514-939-0202 Various locations | Non-profit organization that helps people suffering from substance abuse-related problems to overcome their dependencies and live healthy, happy, and productive lives. Residential, voluntary program (also available for adolescents); non-residential programs, mother and child residential program, 6-8 month stays, children between 0-6 years of age. | English & French |
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Andy’s House 3360 rue Notre Dame #25 1-844-689-2639 | Adults; In-patient | English |
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CIUSSS https://ciusss-centresudmtl.gouv.qc.ca/soins-et-services/problemes-de-consommation-ou-de-dependance | French | ||||
Centre le Grand Chemin http://www.legrandchemin.qc.ca/ 514-381-1218 Montreal-North | Free individual and family addiction services (drugs, alcohol, gambling, internet, video games), 8-10 weeks inpatient programs with follow-up afterwards. Services also include a rehabilitation centre for 12-17 year olds. | English and French | |||
CRD Foster 514-486-1304 | Providing addiction rehabilitation services including youth aged 12-17 | English |
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Hertzl Walk-In Centre 514-340-8273 Cotes-des-Neiges | Walk-in clinc; methadone maintenance program | ||||
Jewish General Hospital 514-340-8222 Cote-des-Neiges | Detox services | ||||
Meta D’Ame 514-528-9000 Hochelaga | Day centre, accompaniment and social reinsertion programs for adult opiate users. | ||||
Relais Methadone (CRAN Program) 514-847-9300 | Walk-in clinic and methadone maintenance program. No appointment necessary. | ||||
Alcoholics Anonymous 514-350-3444 | |||||
Narcotics Anonymous 514-249-05555 | |||||
Drugs Help and Referral Line 514-527-2626 or 1-800-265-2626 | Help and Referral; provides support, information and referral to people coping with addiction. 24/7 | English and French | |||
Gambling Help and Line http://www.jeu-aidereferences.qc.ca 514-527-0140 or 1-800-461-0140 | Tele-counseling and help and prevention services. | ||||
Cactus 514-847-0067 | Injection prevention, information on HIV-AIDS and STD’s, references and psychological support for specific needs upon request. | ||||
SMART Recovery | Addiction recovery support group | English and French groups |
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Alcochoix+ https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/advice-and-prevention/alcohol-drugs-gambling/alcochoix-plus#c713 |
Alcochoix+ is a program that empowers people to make decisions regarding alcohol consumption. It helps them choose where, when, with whom and how much they drink. Alcochoix+ is for people who:
Alcochoix+ places you front and centre; you are the expert on what is best for you. The program aims to support you in your efforts and help you find solutions. | harm reduction program 18+ | English/French |
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Guidelines on low risk alcohol drinking | information | English |
Clinique TDAH de Montreal
Address: 5130 St-Laurent, Montreal, QC, H2T 1R8 Map
Phone: 514-800-8324
Medipsy
Address: 4610 Ste Catherine O., Westmount, QC, H3Z 1S3
Phone: 514-419-3005
Fax: 514-507-2009
Email: info@medipsy.ca
CPPM Centre professional du Plateau Mont-royal (bilingual)
Téléphone : (514) 848-1724
Courriel : info@cppm.ca
1247, boulevard Saint-Joseph Est Montréal (Québec)
H2J 1L7
Neuropsy Montreal
https://www.centresneuropsy.com/en/
West Island Neuropsychology and Counselling Centre
6600 Route Transcanadienne #514, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 4S2
514-505-9462
https://westislandneuroandcounseling.com
NeuroSolution
Suite 300 – 233 ave Dunbar, Mont-Royal, Qc
T: (514) 600-5591
F: (438) 600-0591
info@neurosolution.ca
Blake Psychology
https://www.blakepsychology.com/therapy-formats/neuropsychological-assessments-for-adults/
CENTAM
514-528-9993
McGill Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic
514-398-4641
https://www.mcgill.ca/edu-ecp/about/clinic
PrivaMED
https://www.privamed.com/en/home.html
1-855-655-6060
The Cognition Clinic for Adult ADHD
cognitionclinic.ca
info@cognitionclinic.ca
514-900-1119
ADD Family Resource Centre
4855 boul. des Sources, Pierrefonds, QC
Tel: 514-685-5912
Fax: 514-685-5914
https://www.centrefamille.com/
Neuro Concept
https://www.neuro-concept.ca/en/
5965 Verdun street, Verdun, H4H 1M5
(514) 765-3773
Neuro-Consults
http://neuro-consults.com/contact-us/
1200 mcgill college
514-618-0543
Montreal Neuropsychology Centre
t. 514.932.6803
f. 1.866.590.1877
info@neuropsychology-montreal.ca
1310 Greene Avenue, Suite 850
Westmount, Quebec, H3Z 2B2
https://www.neuropsychology-montreal.ca/fees
Blue Sky Learning (Ontario based)
Telephone: +1(437) 291-8807
Email: dana@blueskylearning.ca
Website: www.blueskylearning.ca
Ultra Health Services
https://ultrahealthservices.com/ (They will do adult ADHD assessment, cost is between $2000-2500)
Cabinet professional Montarville
https://cpmontarville.com/nous-joindre/
Aide Plus
http://aideplus.com/services-pour-adulte
Assessment for ADHD only $950 (credit card additional
3% or pay cash). Testing can be done in English or French,
but report is written in French only
CCPE Psychological Services
https://www.ccpeweb.ca/en/contact-us/
Resources and Supports for ASD, ADHD, neurodivergencies
Centre for ADHD Awareness (CADDAC)
ADHD Information
https://attentiondeficit-info.com/?lang=en
CEPAM
https://www.autismemontreal.com/en/our-services/
Other useful websites/resources
https://cevamtl.com/en_CA/ (ASD assessments, they are covered by RAMQ and waitlists are not as bad)
https://www.westislandtherapycentre.com/services/
https://www.clinique-autisme-asperger-mtl.ca/team/ (specialize in diagnosing ASDs in females as well as working with gender-related concerns and ASDs)
https://www.thesocialtreeautism.org/your-support-team/dr-caroline-zanni-phd/
Clinic 308
642 Courcelle #308
St-Henri, QC
West Island Neurology and Counselling Centre
6600 Transcanada Hwy, Suite 514
Pointe-Claire, QC
https://westislandneuroandcounseling.com/dbt-centre
Grey Zone Wellness
315 Brunswick Blvd, Suite 230
Pointe-Claire, QC
https://www.greyzonewellness.com/dbt-therapy-montreal/
Elm Clinic
https://www.elmclinic.ca/10week-therapy-program
Hospital Programs
MUHC Personality Disorders Program
https://muhc.ca/mental-health/page/borderline-personality-disorder
Jewish General Hospital Personality Disorders Clinic
https://www.jgh.ca/care-services/psychiatry/personality-disorders-clinic/
Name | Address | Specific Contact |
Kinatex Sports Clinics |
| Contacts for nearest clinics can be accessed here. |
Sööma | 261 rue Saint-Jacques- 204, Montréal, QC, H2Y 1M6 | 514-437-4260 |
Equipe Nutrition | 4265 Avenue Papineau | 514 943-6896 |
Clinique BACA | 2121 Crescent street, suite 200 | 514 544-2323 |
Douglas Eating Disorders Clinic | 6875, Boulevard LaSalle, Verdun, QC H4H 1R3 | 514 761-6131 |
CBT Emotional Health Clinic | Queen Elizabeth Health Complex, 2100 Avenue de Marlowe Suite 261, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3L5 | |
NEDIC National Eating Disorder Information Centre | Toronto | Toll free 1-866-633-4220 or from Toronto 416-340-4156 |
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Ami Quebec |
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ANEB | 1 800 630-0907 514 630-0907 |
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UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC OF THE UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL | 514 343-7725 |
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PSYCHO-NUTRITIONAL CLINIC | 514 507-9456 |
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CHANGE CLINIC | 514 508-5779 |
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MUULA CLINIC | 1 866 888-3208 |
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INFORMATION & PSYCHOEDUCATION
- Guide for Grieving during a pandemic: https://praxis.umontreal.ca/public/FAS/praxis/Documents/Formations_sur_l_accompagnement_des_personnes_endeuillees/Guide_deuil_pandemie.EN.pdf. Includes psychoeducation, suggestions for creating ritual moments during lockdown, and support resources
- Grief.com: https://grief.com/resources/. An American site with psychoeducational material and some self-guided workshops
- Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/basics/grief
- My Grief: https://www.mygrief.ca/. Modules to help people understand and move through grief.
HOTLINES
- TelJeunes: https://www.teljeunes.com/Home. Listening hotline for anyone under 20 in Quebec
- TEL AIDE: Free, anonymous listening center for people experiencing loneliness, stress, relationship problems, distress 24/7- 514-935-1101
- keep.meSAFE: Students can connect with a counsellor for ongoing support through the MySSP app or calling 1.844.451.9700
- Helpline(1 888 LE DEUIL) – French
SUPPORT GROUPS
- Alfred Memoria: https://www.memoria.ca/en/bereavement-support.html
- Good Grief Central: Natalie Segall, Certified loss and grief consultant, facilitator, and educator. Member of ADEC (the Association of Death Education and Counseling). Individual and group support. English. For more information: www.nataliesegall.com; www.goodgriefcentral.com; segallnatalie@hotmail.com; 514-222-9668
- Hope and Cope-Jewish General Hospital; https://hopeandcope.ca/peer-support/#support. For those who have lost a loved one to cancer, Hope & Cope offers a wide variety of self-help groups, led by specially trained volunteer facilitators. 514-340-8255
- NOVA West Island: www.novawi.org; A not-for-profit, volunteer-driven, community-based healthcare organization with more than a century of providing comprehensive, compassionate, quality care to vulnerable individuals in the community. info@novawi.org; 514-695-8335
- MAISON Monbourquette; maisonmonbourquette.com; (514) 523-3596 poste 1
- My Grief Angels: Free virtual Grief groups organized by type of loss, parents, children, pets; http://www.mygriefangels.org/free-virtual-grief-support.html
- Therapist (Celeste Alberga) $90 for 6 sessions (1hr each); https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/groups/grief/qc/montreal/173011?sid=5faae03bd651c&zipdist=30&ref=3&tr=ResultsName
- FSOS Family Survivors of Suicide; Montreal based support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. http://suicideaftermath.ca/
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
ROSA CAPORICCI, MA (C. Psy), Psychotherapist (OPQ #60691-14)
Research Staff Psychotherapist – McConnell Center for Innovative Medicine, RI-MUHC
Perinatal grief Counselling (English and French) for individuals
Cell: (514) 266-0531
Fax: (514) 221-4381
NATALIE SEGALL, MA, ANNCertified loss and grief consultant, facilitator, and educator. Member of ADEC (the Association of Death Education and Counseling).
Individual and group support. English
For more information:
www.nataliesegall.com
www.goodgriefcentral.com
segallnatalie@hotmail.com
514-222-9668
McGill University Hospital Centre: Anxiety Disorders Program
https://muhc.ca/mental-health/page/anxiety-program-13
Concordia has a treatment program that is free, but its for a research project.
Ami Quebec (free support group) http://amiquebec.org/programs/
5800 boul. Decarie, Montreal, Quebec H3X 2J5. 514-486-1448 (1-877-303-0264 outside Montreal).
Phobie Zero (St-Julie, French Only) Phobie-Zéro: http://www.phobies-zero.qc.ca
community organization helping youth and adults suffering with anxiety and OCD. Listening LINE 514.276.3105 ou sans-frais 1-866-922-0002 du lundi au vendredi de 9h00 à 21h00.
Téléphone 514-276-3105
Revivre Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder
1 866 REVIVRE (738-4873) Toll-free support line available across Canada, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST)
Canadian treatment center for obsessive compulsive disorders (private, for fee)
https://ctcocd.ca/
TELEPHONE: (514) 710-7063 EMAIL: info@ctcocd.ca
| DestiNATIONS Carrefour International des Arts et Cultures des Peuples autochtones | 438-931-6337 | |
Federal Income Tax |
1-800-959-7383 www.cra-arc.gc.ca/autochtones | Information on benefits and requirements for tax return with the CRA. |
| First Nations Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec-Urban Strategy | 514-283-0901 | Offers employment, training services and programs to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis urban community members to assist and support their labour market integration. |
| First Nations and Inuit Health Branch/Quebec Region | 514-283-4774 or 1-866-225-0709 | To obtain information on health benefits program. |
| First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line | 1-855-242-3310 | Listening, support, crisis line. Service is available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, English and French |
| First Nations and Inuit Suicide Prevention Association of Quebec and Labrador | 514-933-6066 or 1-866-933-6066 www.dialogue-for-life.com | |
| Native Montreal | 514-331-6587 www.nativemontreal.com/en/home.html | Promoting and supporting cultural development and recognition of Indigenous culture, providing high quality support and services in health and healthy lifestyles, education and personal development, social economy and economic development. |
| Native (Aboriginal) Friendship Centre of Montreal | 514-499-1854 www.nfcm.org | Urban multipurpose centre, homeless project, health services and information, youth programs/centre. Serves the Aboriginal population consisting of the ten First Nations of Quebec as well as the Inuit and Metis of Montreal. |
| Native Para-Judicial Services of Quebec | 514-499-1854 or 1-888-844-2094 . | Assists Native people in matters relating to the criminal justice system. It is wholly committed to develop alternative to the Canadian justice system in order to better meet with needs of Native communities in Quebec. Listening, support, crisis line. Service is available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, English and French. |
| Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal | 514-933-4688 | The goal of the NWSM is to provide a safe environment where women can begin to rebuild their lives. |
| Quebec Native Women Inc | 450-632-0088 | Supports Aboriginal women in their efforts to better their living conditions through the promotion of nonviolence, justice, equal rights and health. |
| Residential School Crisis Line | 819-254-8007 | Services offered in Inuktitut, English and French |
| Rising Sun Childcare | 514-769-9355 | Aboriginal childcare centre (Verdun). |
| Tasiutigiit-Association of Cross-Cultural Families of Inuit and Native Children | 514-412-4455 | Friendship and support group for cross-cultural families of Inuit and native children in the greater Montreal area. |
Vision 21/20 | 514-931-3591 | Optometrist with Aboriginal clientele. |
Non-Insured Health Benefits | https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1576441552462/1576441618847#a3 | Federal government coverage for mental health counselling |
Clinique Rosemont
2541, boul. Rosemont (coin Iberville) Montréal, Québec, H1Y 1K5 info@cliniquerosemont.ca https://cliniquerosemont.ca/sexologue-psychotherapeute/ French only
Le Sexologue/Sex Couple Therapy Clinic
372 Ste-Catherine W, suite 532, Gallerie d’art contemporain du Belgo Montreal, Quebec, H3B 1A2 info@lesexologue.ca 438-934-1287
https://sexcoupletherapy.com/ English and French
Clinique Acces Sexologie
438-334-8277 | clinique.accessexologie@gmail.com
Montréal: 6830 avenue du Parc, bureaux 510-517
Longueuil: 337 St-Laurent Ouest
https://www.cliniqueaccessexologie.com/ English and French
Will write gender-affirming letters
Clinique Ava
Info@cliniqueava.com 514 691 8655
Rachel Walliser
3024 de Cadillac Montréal, Qc, H1N 2V7 T:(514)-691-8655
http://www.sexologuemtl.com/ French & English, specialized in disabilities & fertility
Camille Chamberland
Sexologue, psychothérapeute
(514) 466-8682 sexologue.me@gmail.com
https://www.sexologue.me/ French only
Psychology Today
Filters: Montreal, Sex Therapy
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/qc/montreal?category=sex-therapy
Sexualis
438-942-8529 | https://www.sexualis.ca/contact
Online psychotherapy and sexology services, self-help trainings
In French
Centre Metropolitain de Chirurgie | 999, de Salaberry Est, Montreal, QC H3L 1L2 | It is a private hospital centre specializing in plastic and gender affirming surgeries. | Need to be 18 years old or above to undergo gender affirming surgeries. Feminizing surgeries may be considered cosmetic and not be reimbursed by some health insurance programs. A referral is required | 514 288‑2097 |
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Meraki Health Centre | 1-1445 Rue Lambert-Closse, Montreal, QC, H3H 1Z5 | Its Gender Variance Program is divided into Pediatric and Adult components. The Pediatric GVP provides healthcare and support for youth with gender variance and their families. The Adult GVP provides medical and psychological support for individuals 19 years and above | Specific questionnaires may be filled by guardians or patients. A referral is required. For prescription renewal, pharmacist must send a prescription renewal form by fax. | 514 933-3393 | |
La Clinique D’Endocrinologie de Montreal | 1029 rue St-Denis, 2nd floor, Montreal, QC, H2X 3H9 | It provides care, treatment and monitoring for all types of endocrine issues. Some doctors specialize in transsexual endocrinology as well. | Referral from a doctor who practices in Quebec is required. If one does not have a family doctor, a consultation request from a walk-in clinic will also be sufficient. RAMQ is accepted directly, and other private insurance can be reimbursed. | (514)866-3681 | |
Head & Hands | 3465 Avenue Benny, Montréal, QC H4B 2R9 | It provides free medical, legal and social services to the Montreal youth. Its counselling service prioritizes marginalized groups, including queer, trans, and/or non-binary youth. | All service is free, and referral is not required. Having any health insurance is not necessary. However, service only open to individuals between 12 to 25 years of age. The waiting list for counselling services is currently closed but will reopen in summer 2021. | 514-481-0277 | |
McGill University Sexual Identity Centre (MUSIC)
| 1650 Cedar Avenue | It provides specialized mental health care to individuals, couples and families with sexual orientation and gender identity issues. | Service open to all individuals in Quebec. All patient services are covered by Medicare (RAMQ) or equivalent provincial or private insurance. Appointments can be booked by a 24*7 voice mail. | 514-934-1934 Ext 43585 | |
ASTTEQ | 1300 Sanguinet, Montreal, QC H2X 3E7 | Run by and for trans people. Peer counselling and accompaniment, advocacy, drop-in, information/referrals, outreach, harm reduction materials, educational workshops, member of the Trans-health network | Email: info@astteq.org Phone: 514-847-0067 ext 207 (general) Ext 216 (education/resource coordinators) All services are free | ||
Aide au Trans du Quebec (ATQ) | 2075 rue Plessis bureau 310 | 24/7 helpline and support, Support groups for those questioning or transitioning, community activities and events | Ligne d’ecoute: 1-855-909-9038 #1 | ||
Project 10 | 1575 Atateken | Groups, materials, support, gender gear, pride camp, and ballroom | Services (call or text) 514-989-4585 Admin: 514-989-0001 Can book online here:
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Lambda Health | Virtual health care | Queer and trans mental health professionals who provide quality care tailored to the needs of 2SLGBTQ+ folks. Offering virtual counselling and mental health services, as well as group facilitation and community education services. anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and sex-positive approach Available across several provinces (check professionals profile to verify province coverage) | sliding rate for services | ||
Alterheroes | 1575 Atateken | Resources, Information, and FAQs for gender and neurodiverse individuals, neurodiversity group, anonymous question/answer webform plus all previously asked questions are posted | |||
TransLifeline | Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led peer support hotline which focuses on direct service, material support, advocacy, and education for trans folks. | (877) 330-6366 | |||
L’Asterisk | 514-523-0977 (Downtown Montreal) | Bilingual and non-commercial safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary, queer and questioning youth aged 14-25 | https://www.lasterisk.com | ||
Centre de Solidarite Lesbienne | 514-526-2452 (Plateau Mont-Royal) | Intervention services including issues with conjugal violence, promotion of health and well-being. Based on feminist analysis; mission is to improve lesbians’ living conditions by offering them services and interventions that are adapted to their reality, in the areas of domestic violence, well-being and health. | |||
Interligne | 514-866-0103 | Helpline offering listening and information related to sexual orientation and gender identity. | |||
LGBT Family Coalition | 514-878-7600 | Workshops targeting professionals and students from preschool to university on the themes of sexual and gender diversity, LGBT parents and youth, harassment and bullying. | |||
LGBTQ Rainbow Umbrella | 514-805-7306 | A non-profit organization that strives to create safe and inclusive spaces, promoting awareness, acceptance, respect and equality for the LGBTQ youth. | |||
LQBTQ Youth Centre | 514-794-5428 | Offer a drop-in youth centre for gay and lesbian youth and well as information and support. | Centre Jeunesse LGBTQ Youth Centre | Beaconsfield QC | Facebook | ||
LBGT Youth Hotline | 514-866-5090 | ||||
List of Trans-Affirming Private Clinicians | ISMH-ISMS Institute for Sexual Minority Health-Institut pour le sante des minorites sexuelles |
| https://santetranshealth.com/liste-des-intervenants-transaffirmatifs/ |
PEOPLE’S POTATO
https://www.peoplespotato.com/
Food basket program. Open during the Fall/Winter semester. They have an excellent list of Island wide resources as well.
MIDNIGHT KITCHEN
3480 McTavish Street, Montréal, QC, H3A 0E7 (Ville-Marie)
Service Offered: Food bank, meal pickup,
INFORMATION ALIMENTAIRE POPULAIRE CENTRE-SUD
1710 Beaudry Street, Suite 1.14, Montréal, QC, H2L 3E7 (Ville-Marie)
SERVICES OFFERED: Emergency food assistance for everyone in need. Food distribution for members. Christmas baskets. Telephone and in-person reception and referral.
2000 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal, QC, H3H 1G4 (Ville-Marie)
Services Offered: Street work. Listening and spiritual support. Food assistance. Donation of warm clothes. Follow-up. Services at the women’s prison.
99 Bernard Street West, Montréal, QC, H2T 2J9 (Le Plateau-Mile End)
SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Weekly food bank for Mile-End residents. Free community meals. Information and referral. Free legal clinic. Computer, Internet and public phone access. Thrift shop. Bi-annual dental clinic for people, etc.
4191 Fullum Street, Montréal, QC, H2H 2S3 (Le Plateau-Mile End)
Services Offered: Fight against food waste. Distribution of food baskets mainly composed of unsold food items. Registration to the Facebook group: Covid-19: services maintained, no delivery.
RABBIT HOLE CAFÉ AT THE YELLOW DOOR
3625 rue Aylmer, Montreal, Quebec, H2X 2C3 (Milton Park)
https://www.yellowdoor.org/rabbit-hole-cafe.html
INNOVATION JEUNES
2154 Rue Ste Catherine Ouest, Montreal, QC (Pointe-Saint-Charles / Little Burgundy / Griffintown)
https://www.innovation-assistance.org/en/assistance-1
SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Free groceries service. Pickup or delivery options available. The client list is currently full but a waitlist is available at the link above.
REQUIREMENTS: No information is ever asked about employment status, income, etc. The sole determining factor for this service is that you must live in one of the following postal codes—H3A, H3B, H3C, H3G, H3H, H3J, H3Y, H3Z.
111 Roy Street East, Montréal, QC, H2W 1M1(Le Plateau-Mile End)
Services Offered: Meals on wheels: delivery of nutritious meals. Frozen meals. Cooking and canning workshops. Bicycle tuning workshops. Other ecological activities and projects: rooftop gardens, worm composting, etc. Covid-19: Services resumed. The meals on wheels service is maintained but they can no longer accommodate new customers. There are already delivery times for existing customers.
DINER ST-LOUIS
1818 rue Gilford, Montreal, QC, H2H 1G5 (Le Plateau-Mile End)
514-521-8619 ext. 309
https://diners-st-louis.org/wp/services/repas/Diner St Louis (drop in for youth 18-30, laundry, free meals (after 10 free meals you have to do a daily chore on the list)
SERVICES OFFERED: Full meals are served free of charge from Monday to Friday from 12pm to 1pm at the Gilford Day Center and from 5pm to 6pm at the Evening Centre (Ketch café).
REQUIREMENTS: Meals are free of charge, but involvement in daily chores is requested after ten meals.
PARTAGE L’ESPOIR
625 rue Fortune, Montreal, QC, H3K 2R9 (Pointe-Saint-Charles / Little Burgundy / Griffintown)
https://partageonslespoir.ca/programmes/banque-alimentaire/
SERVICES OFFERED: Grocery assistance can be arranged by calling the number above (ext. 231) or sending an email. Maximum of 2 baskets per month. There is also a weekly fruit and vegetable market on Fridays from11am to 2pm on the Share the Warmth Terrace or in the Wellington Room. This service runs on a ‘pay what you can’ model with the goal of making healthy foods accessible to all peoples.
REQUIREMENTS: One must live in the following postal codes—H3C, H3E, H3J, H3K, H4C, H4E, H4G, H4H.
SOCIÉTÉ DE SAINT-VINCENT-DE-PAUL – Various Locations
Use the website above to find the appropriate location and call for explanation of services.
Services Offered: Food vouchers and food baskets by mail. Christmas and Easter baskets. Covid-19: open with precautions, call to to get information on the functioning. Delivery of food assistance.
WOMEN’S CENTRE OF MONTRÉAL – FRONT LINE SERVICES
3585 Saint-Urbain Street, Montréal, QC, H2X 2N6 (Le Plateau-Mile End)
Services Offered: support, listening, information and referral. Crisis intervention. Individual meetings. Group activities. Psychosocial intervention. Collective kitchen. Food and clothing assistance. Christmas baskets, etc.
Covid-19: they have had to cancel most of their group activities and some individual activities. They invite participants to communicate with the concerned service: Employment assistance 514 842-6652, any other request (food assistance also): 514 842-4780. Donations of baby clothing are not accepted at this time so no clothing distribution. The distribution of diapers is maintained but the donations are uneven so contact the organization directly for availability.
137 Président-Kennedy Avenue, Montréal, QC, H2X 3P6 (Ville-Marie)
Services Offered: breakfast, coffee, sandwiches. Soup kitchen. Mobile medical care and social services. Cultural activities. Non-perishable food bags and men’s and women’s clothing distributions.
Covid-19: open from 8h00 to 12h15, breakfast: 8h00 to 9h30, snack: 10h00, lunch: 11h30 to 12h15. Distribution of emergency food bags starting from the 15th until the end of the month. Clothing depot: Tuesday and Thursday each week from 9h00 to 11h00. Distribution of clothing and hygiene products by request.
NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE OF MONTRÉAL
2001 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, Montréal, QC, H2X 2T3 (Ville-Marie)
Services Offered: drop-in centre for homeless people. Warm meals: breakfast and lunch. Clothing donations. Showers and laundry service. Street patrols and guidance in urban areas, blankets and needle exchange. Food baskets, etc.
120 Duluth Street East, QC, H2W 1H1 (Le Plateau-Mile End)
Services Offered: food bank. Cultural and socioprofessional integration for people from ethnocultural minorities. Housing search assistance. Information and settling assistance for newcomers. Thrift store: furniture, etc.
TEMPORARY SHELTER – YMCA GUY-FAVREAU
200 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, Montréal, QC, H2Z 1X4 (Ville-Marie)
Services Offered: temporary overflow shelter: emergency shelter with high accessibility threshold for homeless indigenous people. Layout allowing the admission of people with reduced mobility, couples and intoxicated people, etc. They do not accept people under 18 years old, so no families, no children. 2 chemical toilets nearby the organization.
HIRONDELLE, WELCOMING AND INTEGRATION SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS (L’)
4652 Jeanne-Mance Street, Montréal, QC, H2V 4J4 (Le Plateau-Mile End)
Services Offered: Accompaniment, information and referral. Accessible food: food donation program for three months for users already registered in another service. Interpretation and translation. Housing
6700 du Parc Avenue, Montréal, QC, H2V 4H9 (Rosemont & La Petite Patrie)
SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Services Offered: Food assistance, monthly food supplement with possibility of home delivery. Kosher food. Christmas and Hanukkah baskets with possibility of home delivery. Collective kitchen. Urban agriculture.
To get an appointment, call 514 842-1214. For new clients: call 514 842-6822 or send an email at services@jeunesseausoleil.com. The delivery of food is only for people on a low income with temporary or permanent autonomy problems or with reduced mobility. Territory covered: Montréal Island only. 19/02/2021
UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL – BANQUE ALIMENTAIRE
3200 Jean-Brillant Street, 2nd floor, Montréal, QC, H3T 1N8 (Côte-des-Neiges & NDG)
Services Offered: Weekly food bank. Christmas basket for members.
ACTION CENTRE-VILLE
https://www.acv-montreal.com/services
105, rue Ontario Est l. 201 (Le Plateau-Mile End)
ACTION SECOURS VIE D’ESPOIR
35, rue Marien (Montréal-Est)
actionsecours.ca/nos-services/dépannage-alimentaire/
514-564-5295
Services offered : Action Secours offers food baskets with food from Moisson Montréal and local donations. Food assistance takes place every Thursday from 1pm to 4pm. Registered families or individuals will receive their basket once a week on Thursday. Assistance is available to non-registered people residing in Montreal-Est or Pointe-aux-Trembles and must make an appointment using the contact above.
Requirements: proof of income, proof of expenses, a copy of the lease, health insurance cards (for all family members), and a requested fee of $5 per basket to cover administrative and transportation expenses.
AFRIQUE AU FÉMININ
7000, av. du Parc, b. 106-107 (Le Plateau-Mile End)
(514) 272-3274
http://www.afriqueaufeminin.org/depannage-alimentaire/
Services offered : Food bank
Requirements: Proof of identity, Proof of residency, Proof of income, $3 fee
AMOUR EN L’ACTION
https://www.lamourenaction.org/services.html#2
10858 St-Vital (Montreal-Nord)
514-327-0200
Services offered : Food baskets are available to those living in the Montreal-Nord neighborhood in partnership with Moisson Montreal. Contact above to arrange a basket. Community meals are also served. Continental breakfast from 9am to 10am, and a 3-course lunch from 12pm to 2pm.
Requirements: Must be a low-income worker, student, recipient of last-resort assistance or annuitants.
THE SALVATION ARMY
Various Locations
https://salvationarmy.ca/locator/
Use the website above to locate a Salvation Army location and find the contact information to arrange food aid. There is a filter on the website to sort by locations that offer food bank services.
Mental Health Resources in Nunavut, Canada:
Government of Nunavut
It is important to take time to focus on our mental health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling, please remember that you are not alone; it can be overcome.
- Talk with someone you trust: a family member, elder, or a friend.
- Talk to a health care provider at the local health centre.
The GN offers community-based, regional, and out-of-territory mental health and addiction services. Different types of therapy can provide help and healing. The following are examples of different interventions, and the best treatment is often a combination of these.
Printable Infographic
Information Sheet — Getting Help
Counselling
- Can happen over the phone where you speak with a counsellor directly.
- Can happen one-on-one or in a group. Group counselling is a place to talk with others and work through things together.
- Can help a person improve relationships, learn to deal with symptoms, and make and meet mental health goals.
Family Counselling
- Can help a person and their family work out problems together and improve their relationship.
Medication
- Can help control symptoms and chemical imbalances that may occur with a mental illness. Talk with a health care provider to decide if medication is the best treatment.
- May involve a combination of medicines, long-term or short-term. A person works with their doctor to identify the medicine that works best. This may change over time.
Self-care
- Eat well, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep.
- Spend time with people you love and trust.
- Avoid harmful substances such as drugs, cigarettes, or alcohol.
- Include activities that make you healthy, strong, and fulfilled.
If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to one of these resources:
Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line offers anonymous and confidential telephone support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Toll Free 1-800-265-3333
- In Iqaluit 979-3333
Healing by Talking Program is a free telephone counselling service provided by the GN’s Department of Health.
- Call 1-888-648-0070
- Email healing@gov.nu.ca
GN’s Employee/Family Assistance Program
- Toll Free 1-800-663-1142
Victim Services
- Call 1-866-456-5216
Family Mediation
- Call 1-867-975-6364
Youthspace.ca
- Text 778-783-0177
- Online chat available at www.youthspace.ca
- Email counselling is available by calling 250-478-8357 or toll free at 1-866-478-8357
Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit – Embrace Life Council
- Call 1-866-804-2782
- Email embracelife@inuusiq.com
- Visit the website www.inuusiq.com for more information and support
Law Society of Nunavut
- Toll Free – 1-844-979-2330
- Inuktitut Toll Free – 1-888-990-4665
- In Iqaluit 975-2120
- Visit the website www.lawsociety.nu.ca
Kids Help Phone offers no judgement counselling for young people. No matter what you want to talk about, they will listen. It’s free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Toll Free 1-800-668-6868
- Text ‘TALK’ to 686868 (no data plan, internet connection, or app required)
- Live chat www.kidshelpphone.ca
Hope for Wellness Help Line offers confidential counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Toll Free 1-855-242-3310
- Live chat www.hopeforwellness.ca
Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program offers cultural and emotional support and counselling to all former residential school students and their families. Services available 8:30am to 5:00pm; Monday to Friday.
- Call 1-866-509-1769 or 1-800-464-8106
Family Abuse Intervention Act (FAIA) provides support to families and individuals experiencing family violence.
- Toll Free 1-844-534-1038
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) provides counselling services 24/7.
- Call 1-844-413-6649
Cultural Wellness and Healing in Nunavut
- Department of Healthy Living in Cambridge Bay: 1-867-983-4670
- Kitikmeot Friendship Society in Cambridge Bay: 1-867-983-3330
- Ilisaqsivik Society in Clyde River: Toll Free Counselling Line 1-888-331-4433
- Pulaarvik Kablu Friendship Centre in Rankin Inlet: 1-867-645-2600
- Tukisigiarvik Society in Iqaluit: 1-867-979-2400
- Piruqatigiit Resource Centre in Iqaluit : 1-867-877-4155
- Aqqiumavvik Society in Arviat: https://www.aqqiumavvik.com/
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the RCMP, or go to your local health centre or hospital immediately.
Mental Health Links
- Embrace Life Council
- Iqaluit Mental Health – phone counselling available at 1-867-975-5999
- Mental Health Commission
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- Canadian Association for Mental Illness and Mental Health
- Centre for Addictions and Mental Health
- Government of Nunavut Foster Care
Iqaluit Mental Health Services
https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca/map-entry/iqaluit-mental-health-services/
- Address:Niaqunngusiariaq, Iqaluit, Nunavut,
- Office Hours:0830 to 1700 Monday – Friday
- Phone Number:(867) 975-5999
- Crisis Intake Line:
- Geographic Service Area:Iqaluit based but able to be accessed by anyone in Nunavut
- Email:
Service Type | Service Name | Staff Language Capacity |
Addictions Support & Treatment | Addictions Counselling through Iqaluit Mental Health | English, French, Inuktitut |
Supportive Counselling | Community Counselling Services through Iqaluit Mental Health | English, French, Inuktitut |
Supportive Counselling | Youth Wellness Counsellors through Iqaluit Mental Health | English, French, Inuktitut |
Akausisarvik Mental Health Facility – 503
https://iqaluit101.com/listing/akausisarvik-mental-health-facility-503/
Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council
I respect Myself
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
https://www.tunngavik.com/initiative_pages/suicide-intervention/there-is-help/