Mental Health Resources
Important
If you are at risk of harm to yourself or others, or require immediate care, call 9-1-1 or go directly to the nearest emergency room.
Suicide Prevention
- :听听9-8-8 is a Canada-wide listening service that offers bilingual, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate 24/7 support
- :听1-866-277-3553 (or text听535353) a 24hr listening service
- is a non-profit organization based in Alberta which offers a variety of services including a library and resource center providing information on suicide and suicidal behaviour on their website
- : is an umbrella group that provides documentation, information and access to resources across the province with some English content. Their site offers access to local resources, and their online newsletter provides information on local research and community interventions
Crisis Help
- : 514-935-1101 is a listening service available 7 days a week from 7am to 11pm
- : 514-483- 3033 offers psychosocial crisis intervention services to an adult clientele, as well as family members, caregivers, or friends of adults in distress
- : 514-684-6160 is a 24hr crisis intervention line; for those in need of crisis intervention, or for people supporting others in crisis
Need to talk to someone?
- Dawson Mental Health Services We provide free and confidential short-term psychotherapy to registered Dawson students. Simply email us to request an intake.
- Dawson Student Assistance Program
- First-Year Students鈥� Office, for help with your transition to CEGEP
- : 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868, a 24hr counselling and listening helpline/texting service
- : 514-340-8242 (Monday to Friday: 8:30am鈥�4:30pm)
- : 514-761-6131, ext. 2221 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week for urgent care)
- 听promptly puts you in contact with a nurse or psychosocial intervention worker in the event of a health concern or psychosocial problem
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
- Dawson’s Single Contact Service for students who have experienced sexual violence
- has resources for anyone affected by sexual assault, sexual exploitation or any other form of sexual violence
- is a comprehensive list of resources in Quebec which provide psychosocial support to those who have experienced sexual violence
Anxiety
- Free downloadable material (PDFs) on different strategies based to address anxiety (e.g., test anxiety, social anxiety and social skills, generalized anxiety disorder)
- provides a collection of free resources designed to help adults manage anxiety effectively, with a range of materials including downloadable worksheets, booklets, advice sheets, assessment templates, checklists, storybooks, videos, guides, and workbooks
- : Teaches mindfulness and mediation to reduce stress and anxiety
Depression
- is a听website offering advice, information and guidance to those affected by low mood, depression and suicidal thinking
- has information on the symptoms of depression and tips on how to manage your mental health
- : AMI-Quebec helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy
Addictions
- : 1-800-265-2626 a 24/7 listening and referral service
- : 514-527-0140 a 24/7 listening and referral service
- : 514-288-1515 24/7 emergency services
- : 514-866-9803 (10:00am-10:00pm, 7 days a week)
- for assistance with excessive or problematic use of the internet and/or social media
- is an American site with a comprehensive listing of commonly abused drugs, prevention, treatment, etc.
Disordered Eating
- : 514-630-0907 (every day from 8:00am-3:00am) a confidential and professional service, offering hope and support to people across Quebec who are suffering from disordered eating
- is a Toronto-based, national organization that has been doing excellent work since 1985 in the area of education and public awareness on eating disorders
- is for anyone 14+ in Canada, no referral or diagnosis needed. Whether you’re dealing with an eating disorder, or are concerned about your relationship with food, exercise or your body, they can help. Their virtual resources include Peer Support Groups, Mentoring, workshops, and educational materials
Domestic Violence
- : 1-800-363-9010 (24hr information and support services)
- is an organization for victims of family violence, offering emergency shelter and professional services to women and their children
Sexuality, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity
- : 1-888-505-1010 (24hr free confidential helpline 鈥� phone and texting)
- : (Project 10) promotes the personal, social, sexual and mental well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex and questioning (2LGBTQ+) youth and adults 14-25
- : 1-877-330-6366 a peer support phone service run by trans people for trans, gender, non-conforming, nonbinary, and questioning peers
- : 514-700-4411 Montreal鈥檚 texting helpline for youth seeking information about sex and dating; texts are received anonymously and responded to within 24 hours. Check out their website for many questions and answers regarding sex
- is an initiative of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Canada鈥檚 leading authority on sexual and reproductive health. The ultimate Canadian web site devoted to sexuality education and information. An excellent, user-friendly resource.
Mental Wellness
- has online brochures that are worth browsing
- : Free downloadable material (PDFs) on different strategies based to address anxiety (e.g., test anxiety, social anxiety and social skills, generalized anxiety disorder)
- self-management support tool that can help you regain your balance and feel good again. Free of charge, this tool allows you to identify ways to get better and take care of your health
- : AMI-Quebec helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy
- is a non-profit organization devoted to helping families cope with the effects of mental illness. They run workshops, public lectures, provide information and support
- : Helping those coping with mental health concerns
- : The Canadian Mental Health Association is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness
- answers your mental health questions when they matter most to you. Just like your physical health, they see mental health as a journey, equipping you with information to help you make informed and actionable choices
- , or Station SME for short, is a dynamic website where you can obtain information for optimizing your mental health and finding help when needed
- has a good resource on how to navigate mental health issues while at college
- ‘s mental health resources are worth investigating
- A student鈥檚 guide to in college
- The has tips on how to manage stress
- Tips to help you survive college from
Health and Well-Being
- website provides solid, up-to-date information on a wide variety of health and wellness issues
- is a US site with great information on sleep problems and disorders, including advice on how to improve your sleep
Free Community Resources
- offers services to individuals 12 to 25 to ensure their well-being which are free of charge and confidential, on a walk-in or appointment basis
- offers young adults aged 18 to 25 assistance toward independence through various psychosocial programs
- is a listening, intervention, and collaborative support to vulnerable and isolated individuals, on the telephone and in person
- strives to promote the physical and mental well-being of youth aged 12-25
- is a diverse, LGBTQ-affirming social service & community space open to everyone aged 16-35
- : Free and confidential government service that refers and informs citizens of the socio-community services and programs in their area all across Quebec
Volunteerism
- has all the information you need for volunteering your time and energy at local organizations that are looking for help
- hosts a very informative site packed with information on volunteering
Apps
- : Expert CBT-based tools to help you relax and be mindful and take charge of anxiety
- :听Mindfulness-based tools and skill building app that could help improve multiple areas of life (Stress, Sleep, Relationships, Focus, Awareness & Responding)
- : Helps you monitor your mood. Teaches stress reduction and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) coping skills
- : Teaches mindfulness, mediation, and sleep health to reduce stress and anxiety
- : Teaches mindfulness and mediation to reduce stress and anxiety
- : Uses games to reduce stress, build resilience and shift negative thoughts
