Health and Wellness

All resources related to mental, physical, and emotional health, such as walk-in clinics, mental health services, and wellness programs.

Resources by Administrative region:

Canada-Wide

  • Find a CMHA Near You l CMHA National

    About
    CMHA is a Canada-wide organization providing mental health prevention programs, recovery support, and advocacy for well-being. Offers mental health services across Canada, with three sub divisions in Québec regions

    Highlights
    Mental health trainings • Educational resources • Information on accessing mental health resources • Online mental health resource directory • Free health and wellness programs • Intervention & referral phone line

    Intervention Line → 1-866-277-3553

  • Resources | Children's Healthcare Canada

    About

    A Canada-wide approach aiming to bridge the gap for youth transitioning from pediatric health to adult health care.

    Highlights

    Resource list on transitioning into adult health system in Canada

Province-Wide

  • Youth Health & Mental Wellness

    About

    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights

    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    Find a Center here Link

  • Eating disorder support

    About
    Aneb is a non-profit organization that provides free, immediate, and specialized support to individuals with an eating disorder, as well as their loved ones.

    Highlights
    Support groups (online • closed • open) • Help & referral line • Online resource directory

  • Mental Health Support

    About:
    Centre de prévention du suicide de Québec is a non-profit community organization offering suicide prevention and intervention services for individuals at risk, their loved ones, and those grieving a suicide.

    Highlights:
    24/7 Telephone crisis support • Referrals and specialized suicide-related resources • Training and education programs

    24/7 Hotline1-866-277-3553 (1-866-APELLE) or 418-683-4588

  • Helping victims of crimes

    About:
    CAVAC offers front-line services to any crime victim or witness. Help from CAVACs is available whether the perpetrator of the crime has been identified, apprehended, prosecuted or convicted. Services range from legal information to service referrals and post-traumatic and psychosocial intervention.

    Highlights:
    Filing a police complaint • Follow-up with different steps of the court proceedings and decisions that concern you • Accompaniment during approaches with the police • Support throughout the judicial process, particularly for testimony in court

  • About:
    DHR offers support for anyone worried about their use of drugs, alcohol and/or medication, as well as, to their loved ones.

    Highlights:
    24/7 confidential telephone and chat • Multiple languages (English, French, Cree, Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin) and Inuktitut) • Information on drug use and addiction centers • Referrals to local resources

    Québec-wide phone line: 1 800 265-2626

    Montréal phone line: 514 527-2626

  • Health & Social Support

    Info-Social 811 is a free and confidential telephone consultation service that connects you with a nurse or a social worker anywhere from the province. 

    Highlights:

    Free & confidential • Available 24/7 • English & French • Accessible services

    Telephone Line → dial 811

  • Mood disorder support

    About:
    Relief offers several services to individuals of all ages living with anxiety, depression, or bipolarity. 

    Highlights:
    Self-management workshops • Support group sessions • Workshops are offered across Québec (English or French)

  • Support service for anyone impacted by any form of sexual violence, including victims, their loved ones, and professionals assisting them.

    About:
    The Sexual Violence Helpline offers victims of sexual violence a helpline. It is managed by the Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC) which also offers clinical counselling and medico-social services.

    Highlights:
    Free • Confidential • 24/7 helpline • Anonymous listening • Referrals • Psychosocial support

    Helpline: 1-888-933-9007

Resources by Administrative Region

Montréal

  • About:
    The ACDPN is a African Canadian Development and Prevention Network - West Island Community Resource Center

    Highlights:

    Black Youth Mental Health Initiative (18-30) • Community Health Educational Program

  • Mental Health & Family Support

    About:
    AMI-Quebec is a Montreal based non-profit organization supporting families affected by a loved one’s mental illness through education, advocacy and psychosocial services.

    Highlights:

    Online and in-person workshops • Individual counselling • Online youth support groups • Resources and support for young carers (ages 5–25)

  • About:
    The BMHCM is a Montréal-based alliance of organizations dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of the Black English-speaking community in Montreal.

    Information:
    Support groups • Black drama therapy • Black youth creative art therapy • Community gatherings

  • About:
    Black healing centre is a safe and accessible space for people in the Black community that offers free art therapy sessions for youth, collective care circles, community retreats, educational training, and research projects. 

    Highlights/Overview:

    Support groups • Mental health initiatives • BIPOC community events (trainings, research, retreats)

  • About:
    The Black Healing Fund provides discretionary mental health funding for the Black community in Montréal.

  • About:
    The CMHA provides advocacy and resources to help prevent mental health problems and illnesses, as well as supporting recovery and resilience.

    Highlights:
    Mental health workshops and psychoeducation programs • Mental health peer support services • Mental health awareness and advocacy

  • Neurodivergence

    About:
    The Centre of Dreams and Hopes (CDH) is a non-profit organization supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families through psychosocial and therapeutic services that promote wellbeing and quality of life.

    Information:
    Individual, family & group counselling • Internship & volunteer opportunities • All counselling services free for members (sliding scale for groups)

  • About:
    Dans la rue is a Montréal-based organization that supports homeless and at-risk street youth.

    Highlights:
    The Day Centre - Offers meals, medical services, academic and career services, and other support for youth living on the street and at risk youth

    The Van - Offers direct support to youth living on the street (food, clothing, etc)

    The Bunker - An emergency shelter for youth living on the street aged 12 to 21 years old

  • About:
    DESTA is a non-profit organization that aims to support and promote excellence, empowerment, and reinforce authenticity amongst Black youth aged 18-35.

    Highlights:

    Free individual and group mental health counseling • Counselling and reintegration services for incarnated individuals • Career counseling • Business mentorships • Tutoring

  • About:
    Expression LaSalle is a community mental health centre whose objective is to offer free professional therapeutic services in mental health to citizens of Montreal (ages 18-65 inclusively) and surrounding areas.

    Highlights:
    Free professional therapeutic services • English and French • Art therapy, drama therapy, and more

  • About:
    Head & Hands is a Montréal-based non-profit organization serving youth aged 12–25.

    Highlights:
    Free youth counselling services • Teen drop-in centre (Jeunesse 9000) • Young parents program • Food pantry • Front-Line Services

  • The Student Wellness Hub

    About:
    The Student Wellness Hub has clinicians who offer individual or group therapy. At the Healthy Living Annex of the Student Wellness Hub, there is a focus on health promotion and peer support programs, which are offered to both the downtown and Macdonald campuses.

    Contact Information:
    514-398-6017
    hub.clinic@mcgill.ca
    Website


    McGill Students’ Nightline

    About:
    This student-run listening service provides confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental support for all types of situations through call. They also have a chat option through their extension, chatline.

    Contact Information:
    514-398-6246 (Monday to Sunday from 6 pm to 3 am)
    Website


    McGill Students Chapter of Jack.Org

    About:
    The Jack.org McGill Students Chapter is a student initiative dedicated to promoting the mental health and well-being of youth, both within the campus and throughout the broader Montreal community.

    Contact Information:
    mscjackdotorg@ssmu.ca
    Website


    Peer Support Centre

    About:
    The Peer Support Centre at Mcgill offers one-on-one peer support that is free, confidential, empathetic and non-judgmental. They also provide resource referral to all McGill students.

    Contact Information:
    mcgill.psc@gmail.com
    Website


    The Lotus Initiative

    About:
    The Lotus initiative creates a supportive environment for students at McGill by integrating mental health awareness with physical fitness. They provide free physical activity workshops.

    Contact Information:
    lotus@ssmu.ca
    Social media

    McGill University and the Sexual Assault Centre of McGill Students’ Society (SACOMSS)

    About:
    A volunteer-run organization offering support services, safer-sex supplies, one-on-one support, education, and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault.


    Contact Information:
    external@sacomss.org
    https://www.sacomss.org/wp/

  • About:
    The CIUSSSs are regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the island of Montéal.

    Highlights

    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal - 5415, boulevard de l'Assomption

    CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'île-de-Montréal - 2400, boulevard des Sources, 2ème étage

    CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal - Catherine, bureau B-119

    CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal - 1560, rue Sherbrooke Est

    CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal - 555, boulevard Gouin Ouest

  • About:
    Jeunesse Lambda is a youth-led organization created by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 14–30 to support, advocate, and educate on various topics of the community.

    Highlights:
    Provides support navigating the healthcare system as a trans person • Offers gender affirming gear (chest binders, packers, etc) free of charge or at a reduced cost • Provides active listening emotional support • Offers harm reduction and safer sex materials • Regular community events for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth • Skill-building events and workshops

  • About:
    The Montréal Therapy Centre offers a wide range of counselling services for people of all ages.

    Highlights:
    Art and drama therapy • Individual therapy • Group therapy: families, teens and couples • Costs for services are assessed on an income-based sliding-scale

  • About:
    NFCM is a non-profit autonomous community development agency that provides services and support for the urban Indigenous community in Montréal.

    Highlights:

    Indigenous Health Clinic • Kaie:ri:nikawera:ke Day Centre for Indigenous people who are unhoused • Support for Indigenous people who are unhoused or at-risk of losing their housing (Ka'wáhse Street Patrol) • Cultural events

  • Sexual health resources for men who have sex with men

    About:
    RÉZO is a non-profit community organization that supports gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (MSM), both cis and trans. It offers a variety of services ranging Offers services in Spanish.

    Highlights:

    STI and HIV testing • Safer sex supplies • Support for MSM • Support for sex workers

  • Support for refugees and immigrants

    About:

    The Refugee Centre is a Canadian non-profit based in Montréal that provides a sustainable structure of integration for refugees and immigrants in Canada.

    Highlights:

    Assistance in making healthcare appointments and completing paperwork • Transitional Housing program • Legal clinic • Job search support • Language classes and talking circles

  • About:
    Vent Over Tea is a Montréal based volunteer-run non profit offering free active listening services to anyone, both online and in person.

    Highlights/Overview Information:
    In-person & online listening services (vent sessions) • Active listening workshops

    Note: this is volunteer-based peer support, not therapy or counselling

Estrie

  • Health & Wellness Support

    About:
    Aire Ouverte is a provincial-wide organization that consists of drop-in centres (with or without appt) for youth ages 12-25 providing a range of health & wellness services all across the province.

    Highlights:

    Range of services (health, legal, relationship advice, financial aid, etc) • Drop-in Centres • Confidential & Free services

    Find a Center here Link

  • About:
    The Dunham House is a residential treatment centre, operating in English, is for individuals suffering from mental health and concurrent disorders, including addiction.The Dunham House is a residential treatment centre, operating in English, is for individuals suffering from mental health and concurrent disorders, including addiction.

    Highlights
    Residential & Outpatient programs
    Therapeutic strategies include art, music, yoga, and equine assisted therapy.

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Estrie region.

    Highlights
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services
    Address
    375, rue Argyll, Sherbrooke (Québec)  J1J 3H5

  • About:
    Mental Health Estrie is a a non-profit, community organization offering mental health resources and services for the Estrie’s English-speaking community.

    Highlights:
    Mental health education • Support groups • Referrals

Centre-du-Québec

  • About:
    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:
    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE DRUMMONDVILLE (main)
    330, rue Saint-Jean
    Drummondville (Québec)  J2B 5L4

    AIRE OUVERTE DE SHAWINIGAN (main)
    530, avenue Broadway
    Shawinigan (Québec)  G9N 1M3

    AIRE OUVERTE DE SHAWINIGAN (CJE, SATELLITE) (main)
    432, avenue Willow, carrefour Jeunesse Shawinigan
    Shawinigan (Québec)  G9N 1X2

  • About:
    The CIUSSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec region.

    Information:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    858, terrasse Turcotte
    Trois-Rivières (Québec)  G9A 5C5

  • About:

    APPAMM is a non-profit organization in Drummond dedicated to supporting the loved ones of people with mental illness and raising awareness. 

    Highlights:

    Counselling services • Educational resources

  • About:

    CASE is a non-profit organization serving the English-speaking community of the Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec regions by promoting health, well-being, and community vitality through accessible programs and services. 

    Information:

    Online English-language directory • Assistance accessing resources in English • Literacy programs

Chaudière-Appalaches

  • About:
    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:
    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE DE SAINT-GEORGES (main)
    2385, boulevard Dionne
    Saint-Georges (Québec)  G5Y 3X6

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Chaudière-Appalaches region.

    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    363, route Cameron
    Sainte-Marie (Québec)  G6E 3E2

  • About:
    MCDC serves and promotes the interests and well-being of the Chaudière-Appalaches English-speaking community and the sub-region of MRC de l'Érable by facilitating access to services in English.

    Highlights:
    Offers assistance in accessing health and social services in English

    Organises and promotes English community events

Laval

  • About:
    AGAPE is a non-profit, charitable organisation dedicated to supporting the underprivileged English-speaking and multicultural people of Laval.

    Highlights:
    Social service consultations with a fully bilingual social worker • Youth literacy and anti-drop out programs • Emergency housing • Free baked goods

  • About:
    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:
    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE DE LAVAL (main)
    308, boulevard Cartier Ouest, porte 4
    Laval (Québec)  H7N 2J2

    AIRE OUVERTE DE STE-ROSE LAVAL (main)
    238, boulevard du Roi-du-Nord
    Laval (Québec)  H7L 4R5

  • About:
    CAFGRAF offers a wide variety of free services including mental health support groups and individual interventions for ages 8 to 35.

    *Individual services are offered in both English and French, but group services are offered only in French.

    Contact Information:
    450-490-4224
    Website

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Laval region.

    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    1755, boulevard René-Laennec
    Laval (Québec)  H7M 3L9

  • About:

    Trouve ta ressource is a Laval-wide resource directory that helps residents find a wide range of services, including English-language options. 

    Highlights:

    Health services • Legal services • Community services • Career services • Academic services • Support services

Lanaudière

  • About:
    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:
    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE DE JOLIETTE (main)
    107, place Bourget Nord
    Joliette (Québec)  J6E 5E6

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Lanaudière region.

    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    260, rue Lavaltrie Sud
    Joliette (Québec)  J6E 5X7

Montérégie

  • About:
    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:
    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE BEAUHARNOIS (satellite)
    183, rue Ellice
    Beauharnois (Québec)  J6N 1W9

    AIRE OUVERTE DE HUNTINGDON (satellite)
    2, rue Henderson, unité 1
    Huntingdon (Québec)  J0S 1H0

    AIRE OUVERTE DE SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD (main)
    387, rue Victoria
    Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Québec)  J6T 1B7

    AIRE OUVERTE DE SOREL-TRACY (main)
    37, rue du Roi, bureau 101
    Sorel-Tracy (Québec)  J3P 4M6

    AIRE OUVERTE VIEUX-LONGUEUIL (main)
    201, boulevard Curé-Poirier Ouest
    Longueuil (Québec)  J4J 2G4

    AIRE OUVERTE DE BROSSARD (main)
    5811, boulevard Taschereau, bureau 30, dans le même édifice que le CLSC Samuel-de-Champlain
    Brossard (Québec)  J4Z 1A5

    AIRE OUVERTE DE SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU (main)
    185, rue Champlain
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec)  J3B 6V5

  • About:
    AMI-Québec is a non-profit organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy.

    Highlights:
    Offers a free and open for family and friends of persons living with mental illness. This support group meets in-person every Wednesday from 6:30-8 pm at 91 Bd Churchill, Greenfield Park, QC J4V 2M1. No registration is required.

  • About:
    ARC is a non-profit community organization dedicated to supporting and empowering people of all ages in accessing health and social services, resources, information, programs, and activities in English on Montréal's South Shore.

    Highlights:

    Referral and information for mental health services • Support groups • Reoccuring "mental health cafe" meet ups • Community workshops • Employment programs

  • About:
    The CLSC Samuel-de-Champlain is assigned to provide English-Language mental health services in the South Shore area

    Highlights:
    GMF medical clinic • Mental health and psychosocial services • Suicide prevention • Pregnancy and childbirth related services • STI screenings • Youth-specific clinic (ages 12-25)

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre in Longueuil that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs in the central Montérégie region.

    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    3141, boulevard Taschereau, bureau 220
    Longueuil (Québec)  J4V 2H2

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre in Saint-Hyacinthe that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs in the eastern Montérégie region.


    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    2750, boulevard Laframboise
    Saint-Hyacinthe (Québec)  J2S 4Y8

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre in Châteauguay that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs in the western Montérégie region.


    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    200, boulevard Brisebois
    Châteauguay (Québec)  J6K 4W8

  • About:
    MEPAC is a non-profit that serves the interests of the English-Speaking community of Montègèrie East.

    Highlights:

    Youth mental health programs • Assistance accessing health and social services in English • Employment support services • Education services

  • About:

    MWCN is a community organization dedicated to supporting the Montégérie West English-speaking community through various services, programs and initiatives. They host activities in Châteauguay, Pincourt, Huntingdon, Hemmingford, and Beauharnois.

    Highlights:

    Mindfulness program • Pet therapy • Creative expression wellness group • Young parents support group • Community workshops and events • Employment services • French conversation groups

Mauricie

  • About:

    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:

    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE DRUMMONDVILLE (main)
    330, rue Saint-Jean
    Drummondville (Québec)  J2B 5L4

    AIRE OUVERTE DE SHAWINIGAN (main)
    530, avenue Broadway
    Shawinigan (Québec)  G9N 1M3

    AIRE OUVERTE DE SHAWINIGAN (CJE, SATELLITE) (main)
    432, avenue Willow, carrefour Jeunesse Shawinigan
    Shawinigan (Québec)  G9N 1X2

  • About:
    CASE is a non-profit organization serving the English-speaking community of the Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec regions by promoting health, well-being, and community vitality through accessible programs and services. 

    Highlights:
    Offers assistance and referal to accessing health and social services in Engligh • Maintains a community events calendar

  • About:

    The CIUSSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec region.

    Highlights:

    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    858, terrasse Turcotte
    Trois-Rivières (Québec)  G9A 5C5

Outaouais

  • About:
    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:
    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE OUTAOUAIS (main)
    92, boulevard Saint-Raymond, bureau 403
    Gatineau (Québec)  J8Y 1S7

  • About:
    The Aylmer Mental Health Clinic is a clinic providing paid confidential mental health services in English and French. Services provided are psycho-assessments, psychotherapy and counselling.

    Highlights:
    Range of therapy services (psychotherapy, occupational therapy, psycho-social intervention services, counselling)
    Psycho-assessments

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Outaouais region.

    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    80, avenue Gatineau
    Gatineau (Québec)  J8T 4J3

Capitale-Nationale

  • About:
    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:
    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE DE LORETTEVILLE (main)
    363, rue Racine
    Québec (Québec)  G2B 1E9

    AIRE OUVERTE DE PORTNEUF (satellite)
    325, rue de l'Église, local 53
    Donnacona (Québec)  G3M 2A2

    AIRE OUVERTE DE QUÉBEC (main)
    260, boulevard Langelier, pavillon F
    Notre-Dame-des-Anges (Québec)  G1K 5N1

  • About:
    The CMHA provides advocacy and resources to help prevent mental health problems and illnesses, as well as supports with recovery and resilience.

    Highlights:
    Mental health workshops and psychoeducation programs • Mental health peer support services • Mental health awareness and advocacy

  • About:
    CFMWS is a social enterprise serving regions across Canada, including the Capitale-Nationale region. It offers a variety of activities, programs, and services for military personnel, veterans and their families.

    Highlights:
    Mental health workshops • Health and wellness support resources • Sports, fitness, and recreation programs

  • About:
    CEGEP Champlain St.Lawrence provides help services to their students such as free and confidential individual psychosocial meetings with a social worker, mental health prevention and awareness activities, as well as inclusion and diversity activities and initiatives.

    Contact Information:
    Website

  • About:

    The Fraser Recovery Program is a non-profit substance abuse recovery organization for Quebec City youth and their parents.

    Hightlights:

    Weekly support group meetings • Individual counselling • The Camp: a get-away camp for youth

    24/7 Hotline: 418-527-5858

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Capitale-Nationale region.

    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    2915, avenue du Bourg-Royal
    Québec (Québec)  G1C 3S2

  • About:

    JH Partners is a community-based charitable organization that aims to promote the personal and shared well-being of English speakers in the Québec City region, including Portneuf and Charlevoix, through offering a range of healthy living programs.

    Highlights:
    We Mind Mental Health program: art therapy, grief support, wellness walks, and more • Mental health resources • Youth empowering program (15-30) • Recreational community activities • Special needs youth program

Abitibi-Témiscamingue

  • About:
    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:
    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE DE VAL-D’OR (main)
    1122, 8e Rue, unité Suite 101
    Val-d'Or (Québec)  J9P 3N6

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Abitiibi-Témiscamingue region.

    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    1, 9e Rue
    Rouyn-Noranda (Québec)  J9X 2A9

Laurentides

  • About:
    4Korners offers a wide range of programs for the Laurentian English-speaking population that focus on healthy lifestyles, mental health, and foster creativity.

    Highlights:
    Mental health and wellness programs • Community events • After school programs for different ages • Creative club for neurodivergent youth • Youth film club • Youth art club • French-learning events

  • About:
    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:

    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE DE SAINT-JÉRÔME (main)
    420, rue du Marché
    Saint-Jérôme (Québec)  J7Z 2B2

    AIRE OUVERTE DE ST-JÉRÔME/MIRABEL (satellite)
    13936, boulevard du Curé-Labelle
    Mirabel (Québec)  J7J 1L3

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Laurentians region.

    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    290, rue De Montigny
    Saint-Jérôme (Québec)  J7Z 5T3

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine

  • About:
    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:
    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE DE CAP-AUX-MEULES (main)
    333, chemin Principal, cap-aux-Meules
    Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Québec)  G4T 1E2

    AIRE OUVERTE DE LA CÔTE-DE-GASPÉ (main)
    144, boulevard de Gaspé
    Gaspé (Québec)  G4X 1A9

    AIRE OUVERTE DE ROCHER-PERCÉ (main)
    36, grande Allée Ouest
    Grande-Rivière (Québec)  G0C 1W0

  • About:
    CASA is a non-profit community organisation that serves the English-speaking population of the Gaspé Coast by advocating for their interests and developing programs that address the community’s needs.

    Highlights:
    Assistance in accessing health and social services • Youth employment services (RIESS program) • Youth literacy program and parenting support • Assistance in accessing health and social services

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Gaspésie region.

    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    215, boulevard de York Ouest
    Gaspé (Québec)  G4X 2W2

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Gaspésie region.

    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    430, chemin Principal
    Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Québec)  G4T 1R9

  • About:

    VGPN is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the English-speaking community of the Gaspé region by promoting their well-being, heritage, and community vitality. 

    Highlights:
    Mental health support resources • Youth Hub • Wide range of community programs

Bas-Saint-Laurent

  • About:
    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:
    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE DE MONT-JOLI (main)
    19, avenue Lebel
    Mont-Joli (Québec)  G5H 1K4

    AIRE OUVERTE DE RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP (main)
    148, rue Fraser
    Rivière-du-Loup (Québec)  G5R 1C8

  • About:
    Heritage Lower St-Lawrence is a non-profit that aims to mobilise people and resources to support the vitality of the English-speaking community of the Lower Saint Lawrence region, foster the well-being of all its members, and promote its interests.

    Highlights:
    Support in accessing health & social services • Legal information • Workshops and cultural events

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Bas‑Saint‑Laurent region.

    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    355, boulevard Saint-Germain
    Rimouski (Québec)  G5L 3N2

Nord-du-Québec

  • About:
    The Cree First Nation of Waswanipi Wellness Centre targets two main national objectives, which are to fight child poverty and to promote the integration of low-income families with children into the job market.

    Contact Information:
    819-753-2828
    wellness@waswanipi.com
    Website

  • About:
    The Centre de santé Inuulitsivik is a health and social service centre serving seven communities in Nunavik, offering prevention, frontline, and secondary care in a culturally respectful, integrated model.

    Highlights:
    Local clinics (CLSCs) with community health and nursing services • Puvirnituq hospital: clinical, dental, surgery, perinatal, and long-term care • Youth protection, rehabilitation, and social services

  • About:
    The Ungava Tulattavik Health Center ia an institution of the health and social services network that provides safe, accessible health and social services and programs to the seven Inuit communities of the Ungava Bay Coast and rehabilitation services to the 14 Inuit communities of Nunavik. 

    Highlights:
    Health services • Youth intervention programs • Info-social telephone consultation 

Côte-Nord

  • About:
    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:
    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE BAIE-COMEAU (main)
    846, rue Bossé
    Baie-Comeau (Québec)  G5C 1L6

    AIRE OUVERTE DE SEPT-ÎLES (main)
    500, avenue Jolliet
    Sept-Îles (Québec)  G4R 2B4

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Côte-Nord region.

    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    835, boulevard Jolliet
    Baie-Comeau (Québec)  G5C 1P5

  • About:
    The Coasters Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and developing the English-speaking communities in the MRC, Gulf du St. Laurent. 

    Highlights:

    Wellness centre • Nutrition Education Initiatives • Community events

  • About:

    The North Shore Community Association is a regional non-profit dedicated to representing and serving the English-speaking minority communities in Quebec's north shore from Tadoussac to Havre-St.Pierre including Fermont and Schefferville.

    Highlights:

    Health and social service initiatives • Community programs

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

  • About:
    Aire Ouverte is a province-wide initiative with centres across Québec. These centres offer free health and wellness services for youth aged 12–25, with flexible hours and no waiting list. Walk-ins and appointments are available.

    Highlights:
    Free health & wellness services for youth aged 12–25 • Available in person or virtually depending on location • Confidential and flexible • Provincial-wide network of centres

    AIRE OUVERTE DE JONQUIÈRE (main)
    2433, rue Saint-Dominique
    Saguenay (Québec)  G7X 6L1

  • About:
    The CMHA provides advocacy and resources to help prevent mental health problems and illnesses, as well as support with recovery and resilience.

    Highlights:
    Mental health workshops • Psychoeducation programs • Peer support • Awareness • Advocacy

  • About:

    CFMWS is a social enterprise serving regions across Canada, including Bagotville within the Saguenay region. It offers a variety of ctivities, programs, and services for military personnel, veterans and their families.

    Highlights:

    Mental health workshops • Health and wellness support resources • Sports, fitness, and recreation programs

  • About:

    ECO-02 is a non-profit organization that offers information, referrals, and resources to the English-speaking community of Sacguenay-Lac-St-Jean.

    Highlights:

    Accompaniment to health appointments • Assistance in accessing health services • Community events • Prep for CÉGEP program (ex. time management, budgeting, etc)

  • About:
    The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region.

    Highlights:
    Point of reference for health or psychosocial problems • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services

    Address
    305, rue Saint-Vallier
    Saguenay (Québec)  G7H 5H6

  • About:
    Student Services at UQAC provide various types of support to their students such as psychosocial help (either individual or group meetings), learning support, and more.

    Prevention and Intervention Office
    https://www.uqac.ca/bpi/

    The Prevention and Intervention Office at UQAC offers confidential support services for individuals experiencing or witnessing situations of sexual violence, harassment, or any form of distress. They provide resources, guidance and assistance in making informed decisions for resolution and recovery.

    Café-Jeunesse de Chicoutimi

    http://www.cafejeunesse.com

    Café-Jeunesse de Chicoutimi provides a supportive environment for youth (18-35) to empower themselves individually or collectively. The organisation fosters the creation and development of groups addressing specific issues to meet the needs of youth.

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