Support Resources

All resources that provide emotional, material, or linguistic support, such as listening services, emergency housing, harm reduction supplies, and language learning programs.

Canada-wide and Province-wide

Resources by Administrative region:

Montérégie

Mauricie

Outaouais

Capitale-Nationale

Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Laurentides

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Bas-Saint-Laurent

Nord-du-Québec

Côte-Nord

Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

Montréal

Estrie

Centre-du-Québec

Chaudière-appalaches

Laval

Lanaudière

Canada-Wide

  • About:

    Bullying Canada is a charity that offers intervention and support to bullied youth in Canada.
    Phone: (877) 352-4497
    Text: (877) 352-4497

    Highlights:

    Volunteers are trained in counselling, suicide prevention, mediation and problem-solving • Support network continues to work with bullied youth and their community until their bullying is resolved • 365-day-a-year, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week

  • About:

    The Hope for Wellness Helpline is a free helpline available to all Indigenous people across Canada.

    Phone: 1-855-242-3310

    Highlights:

    Offered in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, English, and French • Experienced and culturally competent counsellors • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week • Phone and online chat available

  • About:

    Kids Help Phone offers a counselling service for youth ages 5 to 20 in Canada. Services are free, anonymous and lead by professionals.

    Phone: 1-800-668-6868

    Text CONNECT to 686868

    Highlights:

    Free • English and French • For youth ages 5 to 20 in Canada • Phone, text, or online chat

  • About:

    Trans Lifeline is a non-profit offering support services for trans or questioning peers in crisis in Canada and the United States. Details below apply to people in Québec.

    Phone: +1-877-330-6366

    Highlights:

    Emotional support helpline run by and for trans people • Available from 1 PM – 9 PM EST, Monday through Friday • Available in English and Spanish

  • About:

    This list is compiled by the federal Government of Canada, it contains a large number of resources geared towards youth in Canada.

    Highlights:

    Information on managing your money • Community engagement opportunities • Cultural programs • Travel programs • Job opportunities • Job trainings

  • About:

    United for Literacy is a national charitable organization aimed to increase literacy across Canada. They offer programs across the country, including in Québec. They partner with local organizations in Montréal, Sherbrooke, and Québec City, and Nunavik.

    Highlights:

    Tutoring services to improve literacy • Literacy resources directory

Province-Wide

  • About:

    The CMHA is a mental health organization that advocates and provides mental health support and prevention services. 

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

    Highlights:

    Mental health first aid training • Mental health workshops

  • About:

    CARE is a bilingual non-profit organization supporting youth in care and alumni of care in Québec by providing a safe space, community, advocacy, and education.

    Highlights:

    Yearly tax clinics • Emergency gift cards • Financial aid • Free luggage • Community events, including a yearly holiday party

  • About:

    The 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.

    24/7 Suicide Hotline → 1-866-277-3553 (1-866-APELLE) or 418-683-4588

    Highlights:

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

  • About:

    CAVAC is a province-wide network that offers front-line services to any crime victim or witness. Their services are available regardless of whether the offender has been identified, arrested, charged, or convicted.

    Legal helpline: +1 866-532-2822

    Highlights:

    Accompaniment during approaches with the police • Support throughout the judicial process • Post-traumatic and psychosocial Intervention • Mental health intervention • Legal Information •  Service Referrals • Support filing a police complaint

  • 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)

    Québec-wide phone line: 1 800 265-2626

  • About:

    Interligne offers listening, intervention and awareness services for the LGBTQ+ community.

    Supportive helpline (phone and text): 1 888 505-1010

    Legal helpline: 1 888 970-2720

    Highlights:

    24/7 support helpline for LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones • Legal helpline adapted to the realities of LGBTQ+ people

  • About:

    Literacy Quebec is a not-for-profit that connects community-based organizations providing literacy services to English-speakers.

    Highlights:

    Literacy Helpline • Family Literacy • YouTube Videos

  • About:

    The programme qualification des jeunes, offered through the gouvernement du Québec, is a program that supports young people during their transition into independent adult life.

    Highlights:

    Offers support services for youth aged 16-25 who are receiving or have received youth protection services • Support reaching goals (living independently, going back to school, fulfilling a dream or finding a job) • Life planning • Day to day skills (social skills, personal finance, etc)

  • 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.

    Helpline: 1-888-933-9007

    Highlights:

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

  • About:

    SOS violence conjugale is a non-profit organization offering support for domestic violence victims, their loved ones, and professionals. Accessible to deaf or hard-hearing individuals.

    24/7 Helpline: +1 (800) 363-9010

    Highlights:

    24/7 bilingual confidential support for domestic violence victims, their loved ones, and professionals • Conjugal violence legal aid

  • About:

    Tel-jeunes is a free confidential and judgement-free youth counselling service for teens aged 12-17.

    Text: 514-600-1002

    Phone: +1 800-263-2266

    Highlights:

    Free, confidential, and judgement-free youth counselling service • For teens aged 12-17 • Available 24/7 from across the province • Chat, text, or phone • Professional help and peer support

  • About:

    The Youth in Mind Foundation aims to prevent psychological distress in young people aged 11 to 18 in Québec.

    Highlights:

    Offers online tools and awareness workshops in schools to prevent psychological distress in youth

Resources by Administrative Region

Montréal

  • About:

    The ACDPN is a network organization that aims to enhance and provide leadership on topics of access to health and social services for members of the English-speaking Black community of Montréal. 

    Highlights:

    McGill Partnership Initiative: mentorship, internships, career sessions, and student community health projects • Black history education program • Black Youth Mental Health Initiative (18-30) • Community Health Educational Program

  • About:

    The Atwater Library and Computer Centre is a non‑profit independent library and digital learning centre in Westmount serving Montréal’s English‑speaking community with library collections, tech training, cultural events, and programs for all ages.

    Highlights:

    Computer centre • Digital literacy program • Community events (poetry club, book club, arts and crafts events etc) • Cultural exhibitions

  • About:

    Avenues Montreal is a non-profit organization that supports youth (aged 17 to 35) after high school by connecting them to community resources in education, employment, and health.

    Highlights:

    Offers support in helping young adults with complex needs access support services • Hosts skills-based workshops • After-school activities (ex. cooking, fitness workshops, basketball) 

  • About:

    The BMHC includes organizations and individuals focused on promoting the mental health and well-being of the English-speaking Black community in Montréal.

    Highlights:

    Thrive together program (support for BIPOC Concordia students) • Trainings • Research • Retreats • Regular community gatherings • Inclusive accessible community hub • Support groups • Black drama therapy • Black youth creative art therapy

  • About:

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

    Highlights:

    The Bunker Emergency shelter (ages 12–21) • Day centre with meals, hygiene & health care • The Van offers direct support to youth living on the street (food, clothing, etc) • Legal support

  • About:

    Head and Hands is an organization dedicated to promoting the physical and mental well-being of youth aged 12-25 in a safe, inclusive, and judgment-free environment.

    Highlights:

    Frontline services (food pantry, harm reduction, etc) • Youth counselling services • Legal consultations for youth (12-25) • Youth drop-in centre (Jeunesse 2000)

  • About:

    Hear Québec is a non-profit charity supporting Montréal's English-speaking community affected by hearing loss.

    Highlights:

    Accessibility tools • Peer support programs • Advocacy• Information sessions.

  • About:

    The INDex is a community database that provides essential information on Indigenous programs and programs that serve Indigenous peoples in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal.

    Highlights:

    Food • Culture • Housing and shelter • Addiction and drug use • Youth and family • Health and wellness

  • 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:

    Offers gender affirming gear (chest binders, packers, etc) free of charge or at a reduced cost • Provides active listening emotional support • Provides harm reduction and safer sex materials • Regular community events • Workshops • Provides support navigating the healthcare system as a trans person

  • About:

    The LGBT+ Family Coalition is an LGBT+ organization that advocates for the social and legal recognition of families from sexual diversity and gender plurality.

    Highlights:

    Workshops and tools on various topics (inclusivity in school, inclusivity in healthcare, etc) • Guides for topics related to LGBT+ families (adoption, surrogacy, gender diverse families, etc)

  • About:

    The Native Friendship Centre of Montreal is a non-profit autonomous community development agency that provides culturally appropriate services and support for the urban Indigenous community in Montréal.

    Highlights:

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

  • About:

    Native Montréal’s mission is to support the holistic health, cultural strength and success of Indigenous families, individuals and the community living in the greater Montréal area.

    Highlights:

    Wellness • Access to rights and benefits • Land-based programming • Education • Sulture • Sports and leisure

  • About:

    The Trans Patient Union is an advocacy and mutual aid collective by and for trans and nonbinary patients.

    Highlights:

    Consults with trans people who want to share their experiences navigating the healthcare system • Trans resource directory

  • About:

    O3 is a Montréal-based non-profit that provides housing, life skills, and psychosocial support to young parents (aged 16–30) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

    Highlights:

    Offers housing and support to low income young parents • Provides support programs (budgeting, parenting, mental health etc.)

  • About:

    Project 10 is a Montréal-based 2SLGBTQIA+ youth organization that supports people aged 15–25.

    Highlights:

    Provides gender affirming gear • Assistance with name and gender marker changes • Gender transition-related subsidies • Peer support services • Harm reduction and safer sex supplies • Weekly teen drop-in group • Young adult drop-in group • Gender diverse drop-in group • Youth summer camp • Community events

  • 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:

    Support for gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (MSM), both cis and trans • Support program for sex workers • STI and HIV testing • Safer sex supplies

  • About:

    Sun Youth is a registered charity that provides a wide range of emergency assistance and community services to individuals and families.

    Highlights:

    Offers food, clothing, school supplies, and other assistance • Youth services: scholarships, art club, sports programs

  • About:

    The PSC is a student-run service of the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU).

    Highlights:

    Free • One-on-one peer support • Confidential and non-judgmental • Resource referral

  • 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:

    Transitional Housing program • Language classes and talking circles • Job search support • CV feedback • Legal clinic • Assistance navigating healthcare

  • About:

    The Union for Gender Empowerment is a referral service of the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) that also welcomes the wider Montréal community. It provides resources, education, and advocacy.

    Highlights:

    Offers gender affirming gear and menstrual supplies on a pay-what-you-can basis • Offers a queer library • Offers microgrants for social justice initiatives • Workshops on trans allyship

  • 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:

    In-person and online listening services ("vent sessions") • Active-listening workshops • Volunteer-based peer support

  • About:

    West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre is a non-profit organization that provides programs personalized to LGBTQ2+ youth, adults, and seniors in the West Island. It promotes self-exploration, inclusion, and community safety while working to reduce prejudice and bullying.

    Highlights:

    Trans support group • 1 on 1 support meetings • Youth drop in program • LGBTQIA+ drop in program

  • About:

    Y Mind is a free 7-week mental wellness program for youth aged 13–30 experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or stress, offered through the YMCA

    Highlights:

    Group program based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness
    (Not therapy, but a community program focused on developing coping skills)

Estrie

  • About:

    211 is an information and referral service available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, across 8 regions of Quebec. By dialing 211 or visiting the online directory, individuals have access to social and community resources available in their region.
    Features: Brome-Missisquoi (MRC), Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Côte-Nord, Haute-Yamaska (MRC)

    The Resource Directory

  • About:

    CALACS is a feminist community organisation for women and girls (12+), who are victims of sexual violence.

    Highlights:

    Support for sexual violence • Individual and group counselling • Support line • Offers accompaniment to clinics for victims of recent (less than five days ago) sexual assault

  • About:

    Literacy in Action is a non-profit organization in the Eastern Townships that provides skill-building opportunities for English-speaking adults and their families.

    Highlights:

    One-on-one literacy learning (16+) programs • Community programs and projects • Volunteer opportunities

  • About:

    The Townshippers' Association is a non-profit, non-partisan community organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting the interests of the English-speaking minority community in the Eastern Townships region of Québec.

    Highlights:

    Place aux jeunes eastern townships program: youth migration program offering job search, housing support, and exploratory weekends for English-speaking youth aged 18-35 • Calendar of community events

Centre-du-Québec

  • About:

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

    Highlights:

    Support groups • 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. 

    Highlights:

    Offers support connecting English speakers with the resources they need • Maintains a community events calendar • Online English-language directory • Assistance accessing resources in English

Chaudière-Appalaches

  • About:

    211 is an information and referral service available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, across 8 regions of Quebec. By dialing 211 or visiting the online directory, individuals have access to social and community resources available in their region.
    Features: Brome-Missisquoi (MRC), Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Côte-Nord, Haute-Yamaska (MRC)

    The Resource Directory

Laval

  • About:

    ACEF Laval is a community organization that offers services to help individuals and families balance their budgets, debts, consumption, and housing.

    Highlights:

    Personal budget consultations • Tenant rights and responsibilities • Services in English and French

  • About:

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

    Highlights:

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

  • About:

    CAFGRAF offers a wide variety of free mental health services for youth aged 8 to 35.

    Highlights:

    Social and professional rehabilitation • Support groups • Individual interventions • Family intervention • Social activities 

  • About:

    MAJL is a non-profit alternative justice organization dedicated to reducing the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency both on an individual and social level by acting on all aspects related to it.

    Highlights:

    Youth juvenile services: group meeting for young offenders aged 15-17 • Preventative activities and services • Youth workshops and events

  • About:

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

    Highlights:

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

Lanaudière

We don't currently have any Support resources in the region of Lanaudière to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!

Montérégie

  • 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:

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

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

    Highlights:

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

  • About:

    Our Harbour is a caring supported long-term housing program on Montreal's South Shore for people of diverse backgrounds living with mental illness. It offers life-management support, referrals, and individual assistance with integrating into society.

    Highlights:

    Long term housing program for those living with mental illness • Weekly community events • Support developing life skills

  • About:

    Street Pact is a community organization that works with youth and young adults who are encountering difficulties.

    Highlights:

    Interventions for youth on the run or thinking of running away • Cré-Actions program (young girls aged 14-24) • Temporary shelter assistance (18+)

Mauricie

We don't currently have any Support resources in the region of Mauricie to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!

Outaouais

  • About:

    RAWQ is a not-for-profit association supporting the minority English-speaking community (ESC) in the Outaouais through advocacy, community-building initiatives, and programs.

    Highlights:

    Language Rendez-vous Linguistique: English/French practise • Community events and workshops

  • The WQLC is a volunteer organization that helps English-speaking adults, families, and youth improve reading, writing, speaking, listening, numeracy, and other life skills through individualized programs.

    Highlights:

    Digital literacy workshops • Adult learning and tutoring • Literacy workshops

Capitale-Nationale

  • About:

    211 is an information and referral service available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, across 8 regions of Québec. By dialing 211 or visiting the online directory, individuals have access to social and community resources available in their region.
    Features: Brome-Missisquoi (MRC), Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Côte-Nord, Haute-Yamaska (MRC)

    The Resource Directory

  • About:

    The CMHA is a national mental health organization with a division in Québec City that advocates and provides mental health support and prevention services.

    Highlights:

    Free community kiosks • Living life to the full workshop: 8-week course that provides essential tools to dealing with life challenges • Mental health support services

  • About:

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

    Highlights:

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

    24/7 Hotline (418-527-5858)

Abitibi-Témiscamingue

  • About:

    Mino Obigiwasin ia an Anishinabe-run non-profit organization established to provide child and family services for the 4 Anishinabe communities of Kitcisakik, Lac Simon, Pikogan (Abitibiwinni) and Long Point (Winneway).

    Highlights:

    Range of services (legal, mental health, indigenous-led support) •
    Youth protection programs (foster care, social intervention, post-majority support services, etc.)

Laurentides

  • About:

    4Korners is a community organization that is dedicated to supporting the English-speaking community of the Laurentians. It delivers a wide range of programs and services in English to youth, adults, seniors, families, and caregivers.

    Highlights:

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

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine

  • About:

    CASA is a non-profit community organization 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 literacy program and parenting support (Bright Beginnings - Early Childhood) • Youth employment services (RIESS program)

Bas-Saint-Laurent

We don't currently have any Support resources in the region of Bas-Saint-Laurent to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!

Nord-du-Québec

  • About:

    The official community website of the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi, presenting its history, cultural identity, governance, and community services.

    Highlights:

    Community Housing • Wasanipi Youth Centre • Cultural, Economic, and social development initiatives • Community events

Côte-Nord

  • About:

    211 is an information and referral service available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, across 8 regions of Quebec. By dialing 211 or visiting the online directory, individuals have access to social and community resources available in their region.
    Features: Brome-Missisquoi (MRC), Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Côte-Nord, Haute-Yamaska (MRC)

    The Resource Directory

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

  • 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:

    Prep for CÉGEP program (ex. budgeting, cooking, etc) • Book clubs • Trivia nights • Workshops • Accompaniment to health appointments • Assistance in accessing health services

Is there a resource you don’t see here that you think we should add? 

Email us at info@y4yquebec.org to let us know!