Useful links - Mental Health

  • AMI-Quebec Action on Mental Illness is a non-profit organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy. amiquebec.org
  • Suicide.ca offers help in English to those thinking about suicide, those who are worried about someone, and those grieving a loss by suicide.  You can contact a counsellor by phone, text or chat 24/7.  https://suicide.ca/en
  • The Association québécoise de prévention du suicide AQPS is an association of organizations and citizens who wish to see a significant reduction in the number of suicide deaths in Quebec. If you are having suicidal thoughts or worried about someone you know, find help and information in English. https://howtotalkaboutsuicide.com/
  • AQPAMM provides information, training and guidance to improve the well-being of family and friends of people with mental health problems in all types of living arrangements. AQPAMM offers a variety of activities to uplift and assist their members and to fight mental health stigma.  https://aqpamm.ca/?lang=en
  • Wellness Together Canada offers mental health and substance use support for people in Canada and Canadians abroad. Always free and virtual, 24/7. https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA
  • Vent over Tea is a free active listening service that provides you undivided attention without judgement or reaction.  Sometimes it can really help to talk to a stranger to share what is on your mind and be heard with empathy and compassion.  *This is not a psychotherapy or counselling service. https://ventovertea.com/
  • Caring for Kids have information for parents from pediatricians from the Canadian Pediatric Society.  Their website has a section about mental health for pregnant women, parents, children and teens covering a variety of topics.  https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/mentalhealth
  • Whether you are a parent, child, sibling, partner, friend or colleague, Réseau Avant de Craquer is here to help you better cope with a loved one living with mental health problems. https://www.avantdecraquer.com/en/

 

Youth Mental Health

  • Youthspace.ca is a free online chat or text service for anyone in crisis or needing emotional support.  Open every night from 6pm - 12am PST, anyone under 30 across Canada is welcome.
  • Through its awareness-raising programs, Fondation Jeunes en Tête prevents psychological distress in 11- to 18-year-olds.  They have useful tools for teens and adults dealing with teenagers.  Their toolkits are designed for families, teens and schools.   https://fondationjeunesentete.org/en/our-tools/
  • What's Up walk-in provides free mentalhealth counselling & support for children, youth, young adults and their families, and families with infants.  They're open Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. Call 1-866-585-6486 to connect with a counsellor.  https://www.whatsupwalkin.ca/