Updated: Jan 8, 2021
Mental Health Support During COVID-19 Pandemic
| Organization | Resource |
| Center for Mindful Self-Compassion | Free live daily Self-compassion meditations |
| Canadian Psychological Association | https://cpa.ca/covid-19/ |
| Live and Work Well | https://www.liveandworkwell.com/content/dam/laww/documents/spotlights/Co... |
| Mindspace (online support group) | https://www.mindspacewellbeing.com/programs/online-covid-19-support-group/ |
| Psychology Today | https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/two-takes-depression/202003/covid-19-and-pandemic-anxiety |
| Psychology Tools | https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/free-guide-to-living-with-worry... |
| Quebec Government | https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/advice-and-prevention/mental-health/ |
| Dr. Sonia Lupien (researcher at the University of Montreal, expert on stress) | |
| The Happiness Trap | https://www.baps.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/03/FACE-COVID-by-Russ-Harri... |
Information on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Quarantine
| Organization | Resource |
| American Psychological Association | https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/social-distancing |
| Harvard University | |
| Quebec Government | https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/ |
| World Health Organization | https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 |
COVID-19 Explained to Children
| Organization | Resource |
| Global News | https://globalnews.ca/video/6669955/how-to-explain-coronavirus-pandemic-to-children |
| Kids Health | https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html |
Urgent Mental Health Services
| Organization | Resource | Contact |
| AMI-Quebec | Community organization that helps caregivers of individuals suffering from mental health problems | |
| Al-Anon Montreal | Help group for relatives and friends of alcoholics and friends of alcoholics | 514-866-9803 |
| Association québécoise de la douleur chronique | Information and support for those who suffer from chronic pain and their family/friends | 1-855-DOULEUR (368-5387) |
| Centre d’écoute et de référence Multi-Écoute | Mental health and social integration for immigrants | 514-737-3604 |
| eMentalHealth.ca | List of services, help and support for mental health in Canada | |
| Info-Social | Emotional support, advice and information of available mental health services | 811 |
| 211 | To find community and social resources | 211 |
| Hope for Wellness Helpline | Helpline and on-line chat counseling service for all INdigenous peoples across Canada | 1-855-242-3310 |
| Crisis Services Canada | Mental health services | |
| Suicide Action Montréal | Support for emotional distress and suicidal ideation | 1-866-APPELLE (277-3553) |
Psychological Support
| Organization | Resource | Contact |
| Ordre des psychologues du Québec | Website in French but possibility to find English-speaking therapist in the community | |
| Revivre | Support for mood and bipolar disorders | 1-866-REVIVRE (738-4873) |
| Mood Disorders Society of Canada | Ressources pour les troubles de Resources for mood disorders |
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Resources for Pain Self-Management
| Organization | Resource | Contact | |
| Association québécoise de la douleur chronique | Flyers, videos, lists of resources | ||
| Chronic Pain Association of Canada | Information and support on pain management | ||
| How to Cope with Pain | Information on coping | ||
| Passeport santé | Medical information on a wide range of topics | ||
| Psychology of Pain | Blog on psychological aspects of pain | ||
| Retrain your Pain | Videos and information on pain | ||
| Books | |||
| Living Beyond Your Pain: Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to Ease Chronic Pain | JoAnne Dahl, Tobias Lundgren | ||
| Pain: from suffering to feeling better | Marie-Josee Rivard, Denis Gingras (With) Yoram Shir (Foreword) | ||
| The Mindfulness Solution to Pain: Step-by-Step Techniques for Chronic Pain Management Paperback | Dr. Jackie Gardner-Nix (Author), Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD (Foreword), Lucie Costin-Hall (Contributor) | ||
| Working Together when Facing Chronic Pain | G. Lorimer Moseley (Foreword), Louise O'Donnell-Jasmin (Editor), Les Productions Odon Inc. (Editor) | ||
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| https://www.theacpa.org/pain-management-tools/relaxation-audio/
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Resources for Opioid Addiction
| Organization | Resource | Contact |
| CRAN | Centre for research and help for opiate addicts | 514-527-6939 1-866-726-2343 |
| Relais Methadone | Detox center in Montreal | 514-847-9300 |
| Narcotics Anonymous Quebec | Non-profit community-based association of recovering drug addicts | 1-855-544-6362 |
| GMF | Groupe de médecine de famille Verdun | 514-765-7325 |
Resources for Alcohol and Drug Addiction
| Organization | Resource | Contact |
| Drug, help, referral | Helpline that is anonymous and confidential 24/7 | 514-527-2626 1-800-2652626 |
| Addiction resources | Online repertoire of all Quebec addiction resources (public and private) | https://www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/repertoires/dependances/
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| Foster CISSSMO Montreal region | Specialized addiction rehabilitation services | 514-486-1304 |
| Griffith Edwards McGill University Health Centre | Addictions Unit | 514-934-8311 |
| Dollard Cormier CIUSS Centre Sud de l’Ile de Montreal | 24/7 Crisis, short term | 514-288-1515 |
| Portage | Residential drug addiction rehabilitation program for men and women suffering from both mental illness and substance abuse | 514-939-0202 |
| Toxicostop | Residential treatment center for therapy and social reintegration | 514-327-6017 |
| Salvation Army- The Anchorage program | Residential therapy program of men with with drug and alcohol addiction | 514-932-2214 514-214-6232 |
| Maison L’exode Répit Dégrisement | Crisis short term | 514-508-6900 |
Resources for Gambling Addictions
| Organization | Resource | Contact |
| Gambling Help and Referral | Free helpline 24/7, Bilingual | 514-527-0140 or 1-800-461-0140 |
| Gamblers Anonymous Montreal | Non-profit community-based association of recovering drug addicts | 514-484-6666 |
| Maison Jean-Lapointe | For residents of the island of Montreal, the gambling program is free | 514-288-2611 or 1-800-567-9543
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| Foster Gambling and Cyber-Addiction CISSSMO | English services, Free | 514-486-1304 |
Resources Available in French Only
| Nom of organism | Type of resource | Contact | ||
| Association IRIS (Initiative de Ré-Insertion Sociale) | Services en santé mentale avec ou sans hébergement | |||
| Écoute Entraide | Soutien pour détresse et isolement social | 1-855 EN LIGNE (365-4463) | ||
| Ligne Parents | Soutien professionnel pour les parents | |||
| Regroupement des services d’intervention de crise du Québec | Liste de centres de crises au Québec | |||
| SOS violence conjugale | Ligne téléphonique pour les individus victimes de violence conjugale | 1-800-363-9010 | ||
| Tel-jeunes | Soutien professionnel pour les jeunes | 1-800-263-2266 | ||
| Mouvement santé mentale Québec | Promotion de la santé mentale et ressources | |||
| Phobies zéro | Information sur l’anxiété et support pour les personnes qui souffrent de phobies | 1-866-922-0002
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| Société québécoise de la fibromyalgie |
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