Resources

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If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, you can contact a counsellor at any time by phone, text or chat.

Loss of autonomy

Physical health, illness, and disability

Baluchon Alzheimer

French

English

24/7

Provincial Resource

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.

1 855 762-2930

Website

Family caregivers

Loss of autonomy

Physical health, illness, and disability

Centre Info Parkinson

French

English

Provincial Resource

Info Centre Parkinson is an online information centre that provides comprehensive, reliable, up-to-date information to people with Parkinson's disease, caregivers, and health professionals

1 800 720-1307

Website

Delinquency

Legal problems

Commission des services juridiques (CSJ)

French

English

Provincial Resource

The Commission des services juridiques is the agency charged with applying the Act respecting legal aid and the provision of certain other legal services in Québec. The Commission ensures that legal aid is provided, either free of charge or with a contribution from the beneficiary, to financially eligible persons who apply for it and that certain other legal services are provided.

Website

Delinquency

Legal problems

Community Justice Centers

French

English

Provincial Resource

The Community Justice Centers are non-profit organizations located in several regions of Quebec that offer free and confidential legal information services for all citizens, regardless of their income or the legal nature of their problem.

Website

Breakup

Bullying

Interpersonal problems

Dépendants affectifs anonymes

French

English

Provincial Resource

Fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength, and hope in learning to resolve a common problem: how to maintain healthy and satisfying emotional relationships.

1 877 621-4744

Website

Grief and loss

Deuil-Jeunesse

French

Provincial Resource

Deuil-Jeunesse is a non-profit organization that provides professional intervention to assist youth and families who are experiencing the serious illness or death of a loved one. We work with youth and adults in a variety of ways including awareness, support, information and intervention. We offer telephone support, as well as individual, family and group follow-up.

1-855-889-3666

Website

Alcohol or drug addiction

Drogue : aide et référence

French

English

24/7

Provincial Resource

Provides telephone support, information, and referrals throughout Quebec to people affected by drug addiction.

1 800 265-2626

Website

Loss of autonomy

Physical health, illness, and disability

Dystrophie musculaire Canada

French

English

Provincial Resource

Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s mission is to enhance the lives of people with neuromuscular disorders by continually working to provide ongoing support and resources while searching for a cure through well-funded research.

1 800 567-2873

Website

Anxiety disorders

Breakup

Burnout

Depression

Loneliness and isolation

Mental health/distress

Suicide prevention

Écoute Entraide

French

English

Provincial Resource

Helpline for anyone who is going through difficult times. Listening groups in Montreal.

1 844 294-2130

Website

Delinquency

Legal problems

Éducaloi

French

English

Provincial Resource

Éducaloi is a charitable organization that has played a leading role in improving access to justice since it was founded in 2000. Its core mission is to explain to Quebecers the law, their rights, and their responsibilities. To do this, Éducaloi has three main areas of focus: legal information, legal education, and the development of expertise in clear legal communication.

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