If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate support, please contact one of the following services. Our clinic does not provide emergency or crisis intervention services.

Emergency Services

• 911 – If there is an immediate risk to your safety or the safety of someone else

Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada)

• Call or text: 988 - Available 24/7 across Canada for individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide or those concerned about someone else.

Quebec Suicide Prevention Services

• Free, confidential support available 24/7
• 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553)
• Text: 535353
• Online chat: https://suicide.ca 

Montreal Crisis Centres

• Crisis centres provide free, specialized crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing significant psychological distress. Services are available throughout Montreal based on your area of residence.
• https://resicq.ca/resicq-en/

AMI Quebec

• community organization that provides education, groups, workshops, and other resources for family members and friends of individuals living with mental health challenges
• https://amiquebec.org/ 

Canadian Mental Health Association

• national organization that provides mental health information and resources
• https://cmha.ca/ 

Quebec portail santé mieux-être

• provides information about various mental health disorders
• Quebec portail santé mieux-être

CAMH

• Repository of mental health information including free online tutorials about various mental health issues and disorders
• https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info

International OCD Foundation

• Provides education and resources about OCD, including information about evidence-based treatments
• https://iocdf.org/

National Center for PTSD (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) 

• PTSD Information & Self-Help Resources: Provides evidence-based information about PTSD, treatment options, coping strategies, and resources for individuals experiencing trauma-related difficulties and their families​​​​
• https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/patient/index.asp

Relief

• offers an online self-management course to help adults living with anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder develop strategies to better manage their mental health

• https://relief.ca/relief-1/mental-health-self-management

Centre for Clinical Interventions

• provides online, workbooks for various mental health concerns

• https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself

Insomnia Coach

• CBT-based app that helps people improve their sleep

• https://mobile.va.gov/app/insomnia-coach

Mood Gym

• CBT-based self-help tool for learning skills to manage anxiety and depression

• https://www.moodgym.com.au/

PTSD Coach Canada

• A free app developed by Veterans Affairs Canada that provides education about PTSD and practical strategies to help manage trauma-related symptoms

• https://veterans.gc.ca/en/about-vac/resources/stay-connected/mobile-applications/ptsd-coach-canada

PTSD Coach Online

• a free online self-help resource that provides education about PTSD and tools to manage trauma-related symptoms

• https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/ptsdcoachonline/default.htm

OCD UK

• Provides information, downloadable resources, and self-help materials to help individuals understand OCD and learn about evidence-based treatment approaches, including CBT and ERP
• https://www.ocduk.org/overcoming-ocd/

• The Anti-Anxiety Program: A Workbook of Proven Strategies to Overcome Worry, Panic, and Phobiasontent

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate support, please contact one of the following services. Our clinic does not provide emergency or crisis intervention services.

Emergency Services

• 911 – If there is an immediate risk to your safety or the safety of someone else

Kids Help Phone

• 24/7 support for children, adolescents, and young adults across Canada (phone, text, and online chat)
• Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7)
• Text: Text CONNECT to 686868 (24/7)
• Online chat/message: Available through the Kids Help Phone website
• Website: Kids Help Phone

Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada)

• Call or text: 988 - Available 24/7 across Canada for individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide or those concerned about someone else.

AMI Quebec Directory of Child and Youth Services

• https://amiquebec.org/youth/

French-language Child Assessment and Psychotherapy Services

• Centre de services psychologiques at UQAM
• Clinique universitaire de psychologie de l’Université de Montréal

Child Mind Institute

• https://childmind.org/

SickKids Teen Mental Health Learning Hub

• https://teens.aboutkidshealth.ca/collection/mental-health/?topic=mentalhealthaz

InfoAboutKids blog, by qualified professionals

• https://infoaboutkids.org/

The Kids Mental Health Foundation

• https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources

Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada

• https://caddac.ca/

What To Do Series (Children)

• What To Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
• What To Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming OCD
• What To Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Problems with Anger

• What To Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More
• What To Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kid's Guide to Problems with Sleep
• What To Do When You Grumble Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Negativity
• What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake: A Kid's Guide to Accepting Imperfection
• What to Do When It's Not Fair: A Kid's Guide to Handling Envy and Jealousy

Workbooks for Teens

• The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry
• The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and Compassion Skills to Overcome Self-Criticism and Embrace Who You Are
• The DBT Skills Workbook for Teens: A Fun Guide to Manage Anxiety and Stress, Understand Your Emotions and Learn Effective Communication Skills

Books for Parents

• Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
• Helping Your Anxious Teen: Positive Parenting Strategies to Help Your Teen Beat Anxiety, Stress, and Worry
• Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Help Your Child Regulate Emotional Outbursts and Aggressive Behaviors
• Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions: DBT Skills to Help Your Teen Navigate Emotional and Behavioral Challenges
• Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids and Teens Say "No Way" - and Parents Say "Way to Go"