Resources
For help finding the right resource:
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, you can contact a counsellor at any time by phone, text or chat.
Loneliness and isolation
Youth
Grands Frères Grandes Sœurs Lac-Saint-Jean Nord
French
Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean
Provides meaningful role models for children of primary and high school age from single-parent families or families in difficulty; helps prevent dropout; works to improve children's' self-esteem, habits, and social skills; supports parent/child relationships; and offers mentoring programs involving volunteer work with vulnerable individuals and groups.
418-276-8297
WebsiteDelinquency
Men
Groupe amorce
French
Montreal
The Groupe amorce is an organization specialized in sexual offence intervention. It offers prevention, assessment, therapy and support services to men who have a sexual attraction to children and adolescents, with or without acting out.
514-355-8064
WebsiteAnxiety disorders
Burnout
Depression
Mental health/distress
Groupe d’entraide G.E.M.E.
French
Montérégie
The G.E.M.E. support group helps people suffering from anxiety, stress, phobias, panic, depression, and burnout.
1 866 443-4363
WebsiteMental health/distress
Groupe de fraternité en santé mentale
French
Centre du Québec
Fellowship group for men and women living with mental health problems who seek to improve their situation. The purpose is to facilitate discussion and provide support and encouragement. The group is led by volunteer peer helpers.
819 604-1679
Anxiety disorders
Mental health/distress
Groupe de ressources pour le trouble de panique et autres troubles anxieux
French
Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean
Offers specialized services related to anxiety disorders to facilitate screening and treatment. The goal is to improve quality of life for people with anxiety disorders.
418 548-2936
WebsiteFamily caregivers
Groupe des aidants du Sud-Ouest
French
English
Montreal
Groupe des Aidants du Sud-Ouest's works to prevent burnout and overcome isolation among family caregivers and help them cope with the challenges of caring for a sick family member or frail senior.
514 564-3061
WebsiteAlcohol or drug addiction
Gambling addiction
Loved ones
Groupe Harmonie
French
English
Montreal
Provides support services for people age 55 and older with problems related to problematic use of alcohol, medication, or other substances or to gambling addiction. Also offers support for families and friends who wish to help them.
514-939-2640
WebsiteBreakup
Financial problems
Interpersonal problems
Men
Social and professional reintegration
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French
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Support resource for men and fathers in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region (listening, support, accommodation).
1-888-707-2666
WebsiteAlcohol or drug addiction
Youth
Havre du Fjord
French
Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean
Intensive inpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment for youth. The centre is certified by MSSS, Quebec's ministry of health.
418-548-0071
WebsiteFinancial problems
Men
Social and professional reintegration
Hébergement La Casa Bernard-Hubert
French
Montérégie
Accommodation La Casa Bernard-Hubert is a non-profit organization dedicated to the social reintegration of homeless men in difficulty.
450-442-4777
Website