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Whether you’re looking for mental health support, youth services, or specialized organizations, you’ll find helpful links here, available across Quebec or in your region. Explore these options to get the right help for you.

Aneb logo, supporting those who suffer from an eating disorder

If you think you have an eating disorder or if you have concerns about your weight (fear of gaining weight, fear of eating, obsession with sports) or if you are worried about someone around you, ANEB is here to help.

Contacts
  • Phone Line: 1 800 630-0907 (every day, from 8 to 3 a.m.)

  • Text Message: 1 800 630-0907 (Monday to Friday from 11 to 3:30 p.m.)

At Arborescence, the T’as Ta Place service supports young people who are close to someone dealing with mental health challenges. If you're a young person supporting a loved one through these struggles, we're here to offer guidance and support, at your own pace. You can explore our services and reach out whenever you're ready, with confidence.

Contacts

By phone : 514 524-7131

Logo of the association des centres d'écoute téléphonique du Québec

Helpline service for anyone who feel the need to confide or in psychological distress. You will find a listening ear. Confidential and free. The hours of operation and the target audience vary from helpline center to another. Visit the website to find a center in your area.

Contact
  • Site web: Pour trouver un centre d'écoute, c'est ici.

CAVAC logo - Crime Victims Assistance Center.

The Crime Victims Assistance Centers (CAVAC) are available in all regions of Quebec. They are here to help you if you are a victim of a crime, a witness, or if someone close to you is affected. You can receive support even if the person responsible has not been identified or arrested.

Contacts
  • Phone Line: 1 866 532-2822

  • Website: To find a service location near you, click here

Logo of Child Helpline International, a global network offering free support for young people.

Child Helpline International is a global network of free, confidential helplines helping children and young people report issues or get advice, worldwide.

Logo of the Legal Services Commission.

The Legal Services Commission provides support to young people who need help with legal matters. If you have legal questions or concerns, you can get free or low-cost assistance. Their team of professionals will guide you through your steps, ensuring you are well-informed and protected.

Contacts
  • Phone: Free telephone consultation whether you are eligible for legal aid or not: 1 800 842-2213.

  • Website: To find a service location near you, click here

 

Logo of the Drug: Help and Referral service, supporting those affected by substance use.

This service offers support, information, and resources for you, a friend, or your family regarding substance use. The counselors listen to your needs, suggest solutions, and refer you to the right resources across Quebec.

Contacts

Available 24/7

  • Phone Line: 1 800 265-2626

Fil santé jeunes logo (France)

Fil Santé Jeunes is a free and anonymous service for young people aged 12 to 25 in France. Whether it’s about health, relationships, or well-being, professionals are there to listen and offer confidential advice.

Contacts
  • Phone Line: 0 800 235 236

  • Chat: Available here

Logo of the excessive gaming support service, an anonymous and confidential phone service.

The counselors help you reflect on your gaming habits and can refer you or your loved ones to support resources if needed. The phone service is bilingual, free, anonymous, and confidential.

 

Contacts

Available 24/7

  • Phone Line:1 800 461-0140

Logo of Info-Santé 811, a confidential and accessible medical consultation service.

Info-Santé 811 nurses evaluate your health situation and give advice based on your condition. They can answer your questions about your health and direct you to the most appropriate resource in your region.

Contacts

For emergencies, you must call 911.

  • Phone Line: Dial 811 and select option 1.

Logo of the 811 Info-Social service.

811 Info-Social is a telephone service offering free and confidential advice on mental health, emotional, or social issues. If you’re feeling lost or need someone to talk to, professionals are here to listen and guide you to the right resources.

Contacts

Free service, confidential and available 24/7.

  • Phone Line: Dial 811 and select option 2.

Logo of Interligne, a support center for sexual diversity and gender pluralism.

Interligne is a support center for young people and adults affected by sexual diversity and gender pluralism. The service is confidential, free, and available 24/7. Trained professionals are here to listen and offer advice on topics such as sexual orientation, gender identity, relationships, health, available resources, and crisis support.

Contacts

Available 24/7

  • Phone Line and Text Message: 1 888 505-1010

  • Chat: Available here

Logo Juripop: Affordable Legal Services

Juripop creates innovative legal information projects and provides access to low-cost legal services. Open Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 12pm and from 1pm to 5pm at 1 855 587-4767.

Contacts
  • Phone Line: 1 855 587-4767 (Monday to Friday 8 to 12 a.m. and from 1 to 5 p.m.)

Logo of Jeunesse J'écoute, a support and listening service for young people.

Kids Help Phone provides confidential, free, and anonymous support to young people across Canada. Counselors offer active listening, professional advice, information, and resources tailored to help you with personal, emotional, or social challenges.

 

Contacts:

Available 24/7

  • Phone Line: 1 800 668-6868

  • Text : Text CONNECT to 686868

Logo of Auberges du Cœur, a shelter network for young people in need in Quebec.

There’s a network of shelters in Quebec for young people aged 12 to 35 who are struggling or homeless. You’ll find support, someone to listen, help with your steps, housing, activities, crisis intervention, and assistance with material emergencies.

Contacts

Available 24/7

Logo of AidezMoiSVP, a site offering help to young people facing situations of online sexual content sharing.

If a sexual photo or video is being shared among your peers or you know someone in this situation, this organism is here to help. The site offers practical solutions for young people aged 13 to 17 to have images removed from the internet, handle the situation with peers, and get support. Resources are also available for parents and trusted adults.

Contacts

Online contact form here.

Logo of the Quebec Youth Employment Centres Network (RCJEQ)

RCJEQ is a network that supports Youth Employment Centres to help you build your future. They offer free services to assist you in various areas of your life, such as job search, educational development, and project realization. Every year, thousands of young people receive help to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Please note, their website is available in French only.

Contacts

Logo of Phobies-zéro, a support service and self-help groups for people living with anxiety disorders and their loved ones.

Phobies-Zéro helps young people and adults with anxiety disorders or OCD. Created by a dedicated community, it offers recovery solutions and also supports families and loved ones.

Contacts
  • Phone Line : 1 866 922-0002 (Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)

Relief logo, resource for living with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.

Relief is here to help you if you're affected by anxiety disorders, depression, or bipolar disorder. They also offer other services such as a virtual support group, a self-management group, a forum, email support, and interventions via Messenger.

Contacts

SOS Grossesse logo

SOS Grossesse offers a helpline service and information, neutral and anonymous, to woman, teenagers and to anyone who is experiencing a situation related to pregnancy, who is worried at the possibility of pregnancy or who is wondering about birthcontrol.

 

Contact

Every day 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Phone Line: 1 877 662-9666

  • Chat: Available here

The services are also specifically available for residents of Montreal and Estrie, through separate organizations.

SOS Violence Conjugale logo

Are you experiencing violence at home or know someone who is? SOS Domestic Violence is available 24/7, free and confidential, to listen, support, and help you.

Contacts

Logo of Suicide.ca - Suicide prevention service in Quebec.

Suicide.ca is here for you if you’re going through a tough time, having suicidal thoughts, or if someone close to you is struggling. You’ll find tools, information, and support to help you understand and take action. It’s confidential, free, and available 24/7 to support you or your loved ones, no matter the situation.

Contacts
  • Phone Line: 1 866 277-3553

  • Text: 535353

  • Chat: Available here

Logo of the Young Bar of Montreal.

Aimed at providing legal advice for 12 to 20-year-olds, the service LET’S TALK LAW includes a free consultation with a volunteer lawyer available upon request (date and time sheduled between the lawyer and you). Thus, you can ask questions concerning your work, housing, drugs, family, etc. The volunteer lawyer can offer referrals to the right legal services or simply advise on possible solutions.

The service is provided by volunteer lawyers, members of the YBM, who ensure a non-judgmental and confidential handling of your questions.

Contacts
  • Phone: 514 954-3446

  • Website: You can request a consultation by filling out the registration form available here.

  • Email: [email protected]