Resources

Helpline for people who have lost a loved one.

1-866-277-3553 is Quebec’s suicide prevention hotline. This toll-free number is available 24/7 across Quebec. You can call if you’re in distress, worried about a loved one, or grieving a suicide. You’ll talk to a qualified trained counsellor who will be able to help.

À cœur d'homme - Réseau d'aide aux hommes pour une société sans violence is an association of 31 autonomous community organizations throughout Quebec that help men who are struggling with violent behaviour in a conjugal and family context. Its objective is to encourage the prevention of conjugal and family violence and to actualize the development and consolidation of a men's support network for a society without violence.

Non-profit organization that offers various intervention, information and support programs for people affected by judicialization and detention in a Quebec correctional institution (sentence of two years less a day). The organization offers a telephone information service, an accompaniment service for applications for suspension of a criminal record (pardon application), information workshops and awareness activities. 

Community organization that provides support, training, information, and outreach services to people dealing with the consequences of mental illness in a family member or friend.

ANEB provides immediate and free professional help to people affected by eating disorders.

The AQML provides information about Lyme disease as well as a private discussion and support group on Facebook.

The mission of the Association québécoise de l'encéphalomyélite myalgique (AQEM) is to promote awareness and recognition of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in order to help sufferers and their families cope with this disabling disease.

Au coeur des familles agricoles is a free service to help, support, inform and establish contacts. ACFA's mission is to create a network of mutual aid within the agricultural community. The organization favours a proactive and participatory approach to intervention. This implies the mobilization of all people involved with agricultural workers and their families.

Baluchon Alzheimer offers respite, support, and assistance services to those who wish to continue caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or a related disease at home, while respecting the values established by the organization. The organization offers 24-hour respite care for periods of 4 to 14 days to allow caregivers to catch their breath.