For immediate assistance, contact the bilingual 24/7 Sexual Violence Helpline at 1-888-933-9007 or 514-933-9007. |
Medical services (Designated Centres)
Receiving medical attention can often be important, even if it has been a while since the assault. Quebec has designated hospitals and local health centres that have teams composed of psychosocial support workers, nurses and doctors trained in helping people of any gender or age who was sexually assaulted. The services below are available to people of all genders and include: testing for sexually transmitted infections, blood tests, vaccinations, morning-after contraception, HIV prophylaxis, a forensic examination, and psychological support. To find a designated centre in Montreal, please consult the list below.
- If you were assaulted 5 days ago or less, it is recommended you go to a designated centre as soon as possible.
- If you were assaulted 6 days ago, call ahead and make an appointment.
- If you were assaulted over a year ago, contact another resource.
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GMF Clinique Médic Elle, in partnership with the Montréal Sexual Assault Centre |
1980 Sherbrooke St. West, Suite 500 18+, Bilingual services Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm For evenings, weekends & holidays, see the Montreal General Hospital. |
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Montréal General Hospital, in partnership with the Montréal Sexual Assault Centre |
1650 Cedar Avenue Emergency room: Pine Avenue entrance (corner of Côte-des-Neiges) 18+, English services Mon-Fri: 5pm-8am, 24/7 weekends and holidays Ask for the on-call sexual assault support worker. |
Emergency: 514.934.8090 |
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1560 Sherbrooke E. Emergency room: Plessis St. entrance 18+, French services Emergency room open 24/7, ask for the on-call sexual assault support worker. |
Emergency: 514.413.8999
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Under 181001 Boulevard Décarie Under 18, English Services 24/7 Emergency Room |
Emergency: 514.412.4499 Clinic: 514.412.4481 General for hospital: 514.412.4400 |
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Under 183175 Chemin de la Côte Sainte Catherine Under 18, French Services 24/7 Emergency Room |
Emergency: 514.345.4611 General for hospital: 514.345.4931 |
Abortion clinics
In Quebec, access to abortion is available up to twenty-two weeks of pregnancy. Government-run abortion services are free of charge with your Quebec healthcare card, while there is a cost to accessing private facilities. There are 11 centers in Montreal that offer abortion services. If you are more than 14 weeks pregnant, you must contact the Centre de rendez-vous en avortement de Montréal for an appointment at 514-380-8299.
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Centre de Santé des Femmes de Montréal |
3401 ave De Lorimier, Montréal, QC H2K 3X5 Mon - Fri: 8:30am- 4:30pm (Closed between 12-1pm) |
Tel: 514.270.6110 |
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1265, Berri Street, Room 430 Montréal, QC H2L 4X4 Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm |
Tel: 514.843.7904 |
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2034 Saint Hubert Street, Montréal, QC H2L 3Z5 Mon - Thur: 8:30am-5pm Fri: 8:30am- 4pm *Charges apply |
Tel: 514.281.6476 |
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259 Berri, Suite 900 Montréal, QC H2I 4C7 Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm |
Tel: 514.844.4844 |
STI testing
Screening for HIV/AIDS and other sexually-transmitted and blood-borne infrections (STBBIs) are available at local health-centres (CLSCs) and free of charge if you have a Quebec health card. Below are other resources available if you want to get tested.
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1001 Maisonneuve Est, Room 1130 Montréal, QC H2L 4P9 Mon - Thur: 8am-9pm Fri: 8am- 4pm Walk-in emergencies: Sat - Sun: 8am-12pm |
Tel: 514.524.1001 |
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2034, Saint Hubert Street Montréal, QC H2L 3Z5 Mon - Thur: 8:30am-5pm Fri: 8:30am - 4pm |
Tel: 514.281.9848 |
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For young adults aged 12-253465 Ave. Benny Montréal, QC H4B 2R9 Tuesday & Thursday evenings 5-9:30pm *Random draw at 5pm to select 10 people to be seen in the evening. It is suggested that you arrive at 4:45pm to give your name. |
Tel: 514.481.0277 |
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For cis and trans men who are gay, bisexual, or have sex with men1705 de la Visitation Montréal, QC H2l 3C3 *Pre- and post-exposure HIV prophylaxis available |
Tel: 514.527.2361 |
Emotional support and psychological resources
If you were sexually assaulted in Quebec, you can apply to the victim of crimes compensation fund (IVAC) for potential assistance in receiving psychological support in the private sector. Please note that you do not have to file a police report to apply to IVAC.
The Centres d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS) are province-wide non-profit feminist organizations who offer free support services and advocacy for women age 14 and over who have survived sexual abuse and assault.
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C.P. 50009 Succ Jarry Montréal, QC H2P 0A1 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Services offered in French, English, and Spanish. Interpreters available as needed. |
Tel: 514.278.9383 mcvi [at] contreleviol.org |
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C.P. 56574, Succ Ontario Montréal, QC H1W 3Z3 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Services offered in French. |
Tel: 514.251.0323 trevepourelles [at] videotron.ca |
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4894 Boul. des Sources C.P. 43536 Succ. Roxboro Dollard des Ormeaux, QC H8Y 3P4 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Services offered in French and English. |
Tel: 514.684.2198 info [at] calacsdelouest.ca |
For additional specialized resources, please see below.
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The Resource and Information Centre for Men Sexually Abused in their Childhood (CRI-PHASE) |
Group support and telephone support. |
8105 Ave. de Gaspé Montréal QC H2P 2J9 |
514.529.5567 |
Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm |
Services for men abused in childhood French & English
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Shield of Athena crisis line |
Multilingual Sexual Violence Referral and Help Lines |
Crisis Line. For the shelter, see below. |
Montréal: 514.270.2900 Laval: 450.688.2117
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24/7 | N/A |
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Group Art Therapy on the theme of Sexual Abuse |
405 Terrasse Newman, Office 210 Lasalle QC H8R 2Y9 |
514.368.3736 |
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm |
English Group, French and English Services |
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Offers healing support, advocacy, transformative justice. |
Montreal QC |
thirdeyecollective514 [at] gmail.com (Email) |
N/A |
Services for self-identified Black/African women. |
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GAIHST (Help and Information Centre on Harassment in the Workplace) |
Information, support groups, assistance in filing complaints. |
2231, rue Bélanger Montréal QC H2G 1C5 |
514.526.0789 |
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm |
By appointment only. |
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Offers support and information to sex workers so that they can work and live in safety and with dignity. This includes art workshops, community meals, free vaccination clinics and maintaining a Bad Client and Aggressors List. |
2065 Parthenais, Suite 404 Montréal, QC H2K 3T1
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514.285.8889 |
Drop-in Mon-Fri: 11am-5pm (closed Tuesdays) |
Services geared towards cis-and-transwomen sex workers currently working in the industry or not. Also open to allies. |
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Action Santé Travesti(e)s et Transsexuel(le)s du Québec (ASTT(e)Q) |
A project of CACTUS-Montreal, aims to promote the health and well-being of trans people. Offers listening and referral support, and one night emergency shelter support to trans people experiencing violence. |
1300 Sanguinet, Montréal, QC H2X 3E7 |
514-847-0067 x207 (general information, support, referrals) 514-847-0067 x216 (education and resource coordinators) |
N/A |
Services for trans people. |
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Listening and referral services for youth between 10-29 years old. Drop-in centre: Peer-support, medical clinic, legal workshops, access to traditional healers. |
2001 boul. St. Laurent, Montréal, QC |
Montréal: 514-499-1854 |
Drop-in Centre: Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9am- 5pm Wed: 9am- 8pm Fri: 9am-4pm |
Services for indigenous people. |
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Offers trans advocacy, peer support, information and referrals. |
Physical Address: 2110 rue Mackay Mailing Address:
1455 de Maisonneuve West, Annex V-01 Montréal, QC H3G 1M8 |
Telephone: 514-848-2424 x7431 Peer Support Line: 514-848-2424 x7880 |
Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm |
N/A | |
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Multiple Services (drop-in, group, listening line, etc) to promote the personal, social, sexual, and mental well-being of LGBTQI youth. |
1575 Rue Amherst, Montréal, QC H2L 3L4 |
514.989.4585 Mon-Thurs 12-6pm |
Please see website for opening hours. |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersexed, and questioning youth and adults aged 14-25. |
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| Alix |
Alix offers you tools to remain aware and informed, provides resources you may need, as well as gives you the opportunity to report the violence you experienced in a completely anonymous way. Alix © is an Interligne programme. |
Remote Service |
If you have any questions or concerns about Alix, you can contact Rebecca Poirier Stewart at rebecca.poirier [at] interligne.co or at 514 866-6788 ext 130. |
Online: 24/7 | Alix is there to support LGBTQ+ people who are victims of violence, and all those who provide services for them. |
| Pride Therapy Network of Montreal |
The Pride Therapy Network of Montreal is a collective of independent mental health practitioners who have come together in order to offer culturally informed, accessible, and affirmative services to members of sexual and gender diverse communities. |
Remote Service | info [at] montrealpridetherapynetwork.com | Online |
Affirmative mental heatlh services to members of sexual and gender diverse communities. Mental health practitioner directory and resource list. |
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List of mental health professionals of colour in Montreal. |
Remote Service | https://bipocmentalhealth.tumblr.com/list | Online | Directory of information about professional mental health support by and for people of colour. | |
| Gynéco Positive |
Gynéco Positive provides a directory of professionals (family doctors, gynecologists, etc.) whose practices are made by and for their users while also being positive, feminist and anti-oppressive. |
Remote Service | http://gynecopositive.com/en/home/ | Online | Gynéco Positive was born from a general need for safety and respect when consulting a professional for gynecological concerns in the unceded indigenous territory of Quebec. |
Safety and security services (shelters)
SOS Violence Conjugale has a 24/7 listening and referral line for women who experience interpersonal violence 1-800-363-9010. They will coordinate immediate shelter across the province. They can also assist women and men who require shelter due to other difficulties in finding appropriate resources.
The shelter system includes shelters designed specifically for women seeking safety due to interpersonal violence, shelters for women in difficulty (including homeless shelters), shelters for men in difficulty (including homeless shelters), and shelters for youth aged 17-25.
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Action Santé Travesti(e)s et Transsexuel(le)s du Québec (ASTTeQ) |
1300 Sanguinet Montréal, QC, H2X 3E7 ASTTeQ aims to promote the health and well-being of trans people. They offer one night emergency shelter support to trans people experiencing violence and participate in education and advocacy for the inclusion and safety of trans people in the shelter systems. |
Tel: 514.847.0067 x. 207 |
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The address is confidential. Provides a safe environment that offers in-house programs and services as well as outreach that helps in the healing process of women. |
Tel: 514.933.4688 |
