Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
AA seeks to help anyone who believes their drinking may be negatively affecting their life. They use the 12-Steps to help fellow sufferers in this age-old malady. Services offered in French and English.
Phone (Helpline): (514) 350-3444
(Services office): (514) 374-3688
Address: 3920 Rachel Street East, Montreal, Quebec H1X 1Z3
Email: [email protected]
Website: aamontreal.com

Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
A fellowship of men and women whose goal is to stay clean from cocaine and other mind-altering substances, using the 12-Step Program. Services offered in French and English.
Phone: (514) 527-9999
Address: 1945 Papineau Street, Montreal, Quebec H2K 4J3
Email: [email protected]
Website: cocainomanes-anonymes.org

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA)
A fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships.
English meetings: Wednesdays 7:30pm, 4615 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road. Contact Andre at (450) 464-6771 or [email protected].
French meetings: Thursdays 7:30pm, 5416 D’lberville Street. Contact Michael at (514) 773-1373 or [email protected].
Website: cdrs.ca/Meetings/quebec

Depressed Anonymous offers everyone living through distress a helpline and free and confidential support groups.
Phone: (514) 278-2130

English Area of Narcotics Anonymous (EANA)
The one requirement for membership is a desire to stop using all mind-altering drugs. Regular meetings, using the 12-Step Program, seek to give members support.
Phone: (514) 249-0555
Email: Through contact us page
Website: eanamontreal.org

Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling.
Phone: (514) 484-6666
Email: [email protected]
Website: gamontreal.ca

Marijuana Anonymous (MA)
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. In addition to in-person meetings, MA also provides online and phone meetings.
Phone (U.S.): +1-800-766-6779
Website: marijuana-anonymous.org

Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
OA seeks to help anyone who has difficulties with food, be it over-eating, under-eating, over-exercising, or any other food-related problems. They provide weekly meetings in Montreal, as well as online and phone meetings.
Phone: (514) 488-1812
Email: [email protected]
Website: oamontrealenglish.org

Police supervised neutral spaces where exchanges can happen.
https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal/police-supervise-kijiji-marketplace-exchanges-spots-montreal-laval

 

Ssuicide prevention hotline
A nationwide suicide prevention hotline is now available to Canadians struggling with mental health challenges, with the launch of a new three-digit helpline across the country Thursday.

The 988 helpline, led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), provides a toll-free texting and calling service that will be available 24/7 to Canadians.

Association IRIS
Social reintegration initiative for people temporarily unable to “function” in society. Counseling (with or without accommodations), short-term housing, support for independent living, and outpatient treatment. Open 24/7; bilingual.
Phone: (514) 388-9233
Address: 2430 Henri Bourassa Boulevard East, Suite 101, Montreal, Quebec H2B 1T7
Website (French only): associationiris.ca

L’Autre Maison
Psychosocial approach: crisis intervention, follow-up and counseling, and short-term housing. Serves mainly southwest Montreal (Ville-Émard/Côte Saint-Paul, Saint-Henri, Petite-Bourgogne, Pointe-Saint-Charles, Verdun, Lasalle, Lachine, and Ville Saint-Pierre). Bilingual phone service 24/7.
Phone: (514) 768-7225
Website (French only): centredecrise.ca/lautre-maison

Mobile Resolution Team (formerly l’Entremise)
Telephone intervention, mobile crisis unit (makes house calls usually within 24-48 hours). Serves mainly east Montreal: Rosemont, St-Michel, St-Léonard, Rivières-des-Prairies/Pointes-aux-Trembles, Anjou, and Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve – anyone with a postal code beginning with H1 (except for H1G and H1H). Bilingual phone service 24/7.
Phone: (514) 351-9592
Website (French only): centredecrise.ca/lentremise

Transit
Crisis intervention, short-term housing, short-term crisis follow-up, and a reference service. Additional services for the deaf and blind. Serves mainly center-east Montreal (bordered by the Metropolitan Autoroute in the north, the Saint Lawrence River in the south, D’Iberville Street in the east, and Hutchinson Street in the west). Crisis line available 24/7.
Phone: (514) 282-7753
Address: 538 Cherrier Street, Montreal, Quebec H2L 1H3
Website (French only): centredecrise.ca/le-transit

West Island Crisis Centre
24/7 crisis line that offers counseling, short-term housing, and telephone intervention, as well as post-crisis support and reference services. Mainly serves the West Island area of Montreal.
Phone: (514) 684-6160
Website: centredecriseoi.com/en/index.html

Free colouring book pages,
from Gitxsan/Cree artist Michelle Stoney from northern BC; she offers more than 100 free colouring pages online. She only asks that people “do not use it for sale or for profit”. She posts these to her Facebook & Instagram accounts, and has given permission to a  local BC schoolboard to collect her free colouring pages in one online location (for teachers, parents, and others):

https://nlpslearns.sd68.bc.ca/resources/michelle-stoney/

Free Crayola colouring pages for adults (there’s also a huge selection for children.

https://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/adult-coloring-pages/

horg.com/en

Atwater Library and Computer Centre
Offers courses and workshops to help the young and the old master technology in the digital age, a state-of-the art computer centre, literary and educational events, financial literacy sessions, exhibitions on literature and history, a meeting space for community groups, and much more.
Phone: (514) 935-7344
Address: 1200 Atwater Avenue, Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1X4
Email: [email protected]
Website: atwaterlibrary.ca

Concordia Centre for Continuing Education (CCE)
CCE offers brief courses and workshops on career-related skills from marketing to business to web design. English.
Phone: (514) 848-3600
Address: 1250 Guy Street, FB-1100 (11th floor), Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8
Email: [email protected]
Website: concordia.ca/cce.html

Dawson College Centre for Training and Development (CTD)
CTD offers both courses and training for career-related skills. English.
Phone: (514) 933-0047
Address: 4001 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West, Room 2G.1, Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1A4
Email: [email protected]
Website: dawsoncollege.qc.ca/ctd

Dawson College Continuing Education
Dawson College’s Continuing Education offers you many options for furthering your career, your knowledge, your interests, and your training. There is something here for everyone; you just have to choose what is right for you.
Phone: (514) 933-3771
Address: 3040 Sherbrooke Street West, Room 2H.1, Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1A4
Email: [email protected]
Website: dawsoncollege.qc.ca/continuing-education

High School of Montreal (HSM) Adult Education Centre
This centre offers a variety of entry-level English courses provided in various languages. It also offers high-school, vocational, and CEGEP-level courses in preparation for university or your career.
Phone: (514) 788-5937
Address: 3711 Bullion Street, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3A2
Website: www.hsmontreal.ca

McGill Community for Lifelong Learning (MCLL)
MCLL is primarily for people of retirement age who want to continue learning for the joy of it and share their knowledge, ideas, and experience with others. You will make new friends and have the satisfaction of being a student again in the surroundings of a famous university–with no exams!
Phone: (514) 398-8234
Address: 688 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 229, Montreal, Quebec H3A 3R1
Email: [email protected]
Website: mcgill.ca/mcll_joy

McGill School of Continuing Studies (SCS)
SCS offers a range of courses in language and career-related areas as well as humanities and culture.
Phone: (514) 398-6200
Address: 688 Sherbrooke Street West, 11th floor, Montreal, Quebec H3A 3R1
Email: [email protected]
Website: mcgill.ca/continuingstudies

McGill Writing Centre (MWC)
Refine your academic writing skills or learn to write for a specific professional audience with courses offered by the McGill Writing Centre (MWC). As a student in one of the MWC’s courses or workshops, you’ll learn essential skills, strategies, and techniques that will help you to succeed both at university and in any number of professions.
Phone: (514) 398-7109
Address: McLennan-Redpath Library, Main Floor, Room 2, 3459 McTavish Street, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C9
Email: [email protected]
Website: mcgill.ca/mwc

Thomas More Institute (TMI)
Thomas More is an adult-specific educational institute. They seek to provide opportunities for meaningful learning and educational development to all. Of note is their Seniors Outreach Program that takes courses to seniors’ residences and centres.
Phone: (514) 935-9585
Address: 3405 Atwater Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1Y2
Email: Through contact us page
Website: thomasmore.qc.ca

Vanier Continuing Education
Vanier College offers a wide variety of continuing education. They also have a “Student For A Day” Program where you can sign-up to experience a class in the field of your choice. English.
Phone: (514) 744-7000
Address: 821 Sainte Croix Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H4L 3X9
Email: [email protected]
Website: vaniercollege.qc.ca/conted

Acces-Cible SMT
Seven-week workplace reintegration and maintenance programs for people with mental illness.
Phone: (514) 525-8888
Address: 55 Mont Royal Avenue West, Suite 1010, Montreal, Quebec H2T 2S6
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): acces-cible.org

L’Arrimage
Specialized employment services for individuals with mental health problems by referral. Provides workforce reintegration and counselling with a personalized approach. Free for those meeting their eligibility criteria (see website).
Phone: (514) 389-9393
Address: 1274 Jean Talon Street East, Suite 204, Montreal, Quebec H2R 1W3
Email: [email protected]
Website: larrimage.ca

L’Atelier 
Social integration for people with mental illness through the development of art careers for 18+.
Phone: (514) 844-6458
Address: 3680 Jeanne Mance Street, Suite 213, Montreal, Quebec H2X 2K5
Email: i[email protected]
Website (French only): atelierdartisanat.org

CADRE
Workforce reintegration for people with mental illness, with volunteer opportunities.
Phone: (514) 367-3576
Address: 7491 Cordner Street, LaSalle, Quebec H8N 2R5
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lecadre.ca

Centre local d’emploi
Provides vocational training, financial assistance, social support, job postings, student jobs, and labour market information.
Phone: (514) 873-4000
Email: Through contact us page
Website: emploiquebec.gouv.qc.ca

Mouvement pour l’intégration et la rétention en emploi (MIRE)
Integration/reintegration into the labour market.
Phone: (514) 598-7474
Address: 2187 Lariviere Street, Montreal, Quebec H2K 1P5
Website (French only): portage.ca/fr/quebec/mire

Ometz
Job seeking tools and help, counseling, social services, youth support, and short-term crisis intervention.
Phone: (514) 342-0000
Address: 5151 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3W 1M6
Email: [email protected]
Website: ometz.ca

Passerelle
Career counseling, job search, vocational skill workshops, and aid in career marketing materials (cover letters, resumes).
Phone: (514) 866-5982
Address: 1255 Phillips Square, Suite 903, Montreal, Quebec H3B 3G1
Email: Through contact us page
Website: lapasserelle.ca

Youth Employment Services (YES)
Job searches, workshops for artists and entrepreneurs, and interview skills.
Phone: (514) 878-9788
Address: 666 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 700, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E7
Email: [email protected]
Website: yesmontreal.ca

YWCA
Social reintegration, housing, job search help, career counseling.
Fringues & Cie: paid work experience and training in retail.
Phone: (514) 866-9941
Address: 1355 René Lévesque Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1T3
Email: [email protected]
Website: ydesfemmesmtl.org
                Fringues & Cie

Art Mûr
Contemporary art gallery with seven exhibition spaces.
Phone: (514) 933-0711
Address: 5826 Saint Hubert Street, Montreal, Quebec H2S 2L7
Email: Through contact us page
Website: artmur.com

Biodôme
The Biodôme, whose name means “house of life,” shows visitors the “true nature” of the Americas, by offering up their loveliest and most amazing ecosystems, with animals in these habitats.
Phone: (514) 868-3000
Address: 4777 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H1V 1B3
Email: Through contact us page
Website: espacepourlavie.ca/en/biodome

Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens of Montreal, one of the city’s jewels, is recognized as one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens. It offers a colourful program of events, exhibitions, and activities all year long.
Phone: (514) 872-1400
Address: 4101 Sherbrooke Street East, Montreal, Quebec H1X 2B2
Email: Through contact us page
Website: espacepourlavie.ca/en/botanical-garden

Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA)
Permanent collection and special exhibitions in an amazing building.
Address: 1920 Baile Street, Montreal, Quebec H3H 2H6
Email: [email protected]
Website: cca.qc.ca

Centaur Theatre Company
Centaur Theatre Company is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating, developing, producing, and presenting an array of plays.
Phone (Box office): (514) 288-3161
             (Administration): (514) 288-1229
Address: 453 Saint Francois Xavier Street, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2T1
Website: centaurtheatre.com

Centre Bell
Sports and musical events.
Phone (Ticket purchasing service): 1-855-310-2525
             (Administration): (514) 932-2582
Address: 1909 Canadiens-de-Montréal Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3C 5L2
Email: Through contact us page
Website: centrebell.ca

Comedy Nest
Montreal’s best comedy nest.
Phone: (514) 932-6378
Address: 2313 Saint Catherine Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1N2, in the Pepsi Forum
Email: [email protected]
Website: comedynest.com

DHC/ART
Award-winning exhibitions by incredible artists. If there’s a show on there, it’s probably a must-see!
Phone: (514) 849-3742
Address: 451 & 465 Saint Jean Street, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2R5
Email: [email protected]
Website: dhc-art.org

InfiniTheatre
InfiniTheatre seeks out, develops, showcases, and brokers original plays from Québec and indigenous writers from across Canada. They have a playwriting competition and script development programs open to the broadest spectrum of local writers.
Phone: (514) 987-1774
Address: 5413 Saint Laurent Boulevard, Suite 203, Montreal, Quebec H2T 1S5, ring buzzer #404
Email: [email protected]
Website: infinitheatre.com

Insectarium
The Insectarium, considered one of the largest insect museums in North America, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2010. It is home to some 250,000 specimens of living and naturalized insects, an anthill, and many other exciting vivariums.
Phone: (514) 872-1400
Address: 4581 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H1X 2B2
Email: Through contact us page
Website: espacepourlavie.ca/en/insectarium

La Chapelle Theatre
This non-profit organization is devoted to performing arts such as francophone and anglophone theatre, contemporary dance, performance art, music, new artistic practices, and multidisciplinary shows that transcend boundaries.
Phone (Box office): (514) 843-7738
             (Administration): (514) 987-1639
Address: 3700 Saint Dominique Street, Montreal, Quebec H2X 2X7
Email: [email protected]
Website: lachapelle.org

MainLine Theatre
MainLine curates a variety of events and performances, such as theatre, dance, acoustic music, book launches, film screenings, readings, workshops, and art classes.
Phone: (514) 849-3378
Address: 3997 Saint Laurent Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1Y4
Email: [email protected]
Website: mainlinetheatre.ca

Maison de la Culture Côte-des-Neiges
Cultural centre with three exhibition halls and free artistic shows.
Phone: (514) 872-6889
Address: 5290 Côte-des-Neiges Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1Y2
Email: Through contact us page
Website:ville.montreal.qc.ca

Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI)
Interdisciplinary arts venue.
Phone (Box office): (514) 982-3386
             (Administration): (514) 982-1812
Address: 3680 Jeanne Mance Street, Suite 103, Montreal, Quebec H2X 2K5
Email: [email protected]
Website: m-a-i.qc.ca

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA)
The MMFA comprises paintings, sculptures, graphic arts, photographs, and decorative art objects displayed in four pavilions.
Phone: (514) 285-2000
Address: 1380 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1J5
Email: Through contact us page
Website: mbam.qc.ca

MMFA Art Hive
The Art Hive is a creative community studio supervised by an art therapist, with art materials provided free of charge. Open Wednesdays from 3-8pm and Sundays from 1-4pm. Click here to see photos/artwork from when our mentors attended!
Phone: (514) 285-2000
Address: 2200 Crescent Street, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1J5
Email: Through contact us page
Website: mbam.qc.ca/en/education-and-art-therapy

And check out an article written about the event, found in the first RTPublication:

Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal (MAC)
Visual art exhibitions, documentaries, workshops, etc.
Phone (Group reservations): (514) 847-6253
             (General information): (514) 847-6226
Address: 185 Saint Catherine Street West, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3X5
Email (Group reservations): [email protected]
           (General information): [email protected]
Website: macm.org

National Theatre School
Live theatre, community workshops, and student shows.
Phone: (514) 842-7954
Address: 5030 Saint Denis Street, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2L8
Email: [email protected]
Website: ent-nts.ca

Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Cultural Centre
Includes an exhibition room, the Benny Library, a terrace, and courtyard with multidisciplinary programming: visual arts, theatre, dance, etc.
Phone: (514) 872-0777
Address: 6400 Monkland Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H4B 1E3
Email: Through contact us page
Website: ville.montreal.qc.ca

Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM)
The OSM is one of the major cultural organizations of the city whose name it bears with pride.
Phone: (514) 842-9951
Address: 1600 Saint Urbain Street, Montreal, Quebec H2X 0S1
Email: Through contact us page
Website: osm.ca

Parisian Laundry
One of Montreal’s leading contemporary art galleries with an international art scene.
Phone: (514) 989-1056
Address: 3550 Saint Antoine Street West, Montreal, Quebec H4C 1A9
Email: [email protected]
Website: parisianlaundry.com

Place des Arts (PDA)
Local events, concerts, and art.
Phone (Box office): (514) 842-2112
             (General information): (514) 285-4200
Address (Saint Urbain entrance): 1600 Saint Urbain Street, Montreal, Quebec H2X 1Y9
                (Saint Catherine entrance): 175 Saint Catherine Street West, Montreal, Quebec H2X 1Y9
Email (Box office): [email protected]
           (General information): [email protected]
Website: placedesarts.com

Quebec Writers Federation (QWF)
Writing workshops and programs with events, prizes, and awards.
Phone: (514) 933-0878
Address: 1200 Atwater Avenue, Suite 3, Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1X4
Email: [email protected]
Website: qwf.org

Rialto Theatre
The Rialto Theatre hosts many events such as parties, galas, shows, etc.
Phone: (514) 770-7773
Address: 5723 Park Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H2V 4H2
Email: Through contact us page
Website: theatrerialto.com

Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium
Astronomy exhibitions.
Phone: (514) 868-3000
Address: 4801 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H1V 3V4
Email: Through contact us page
Website: espacepourlavie.ca/en/planetarium

Segal Centre for Performing Arts
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts is dedicated to nurturing, producing, and presenting world-class English-language theatre by the best professional artists from Montreal and beyond.
Phone (Box office): (514) 739-7944
             (General information): (514) 739-2301
Address: 5170 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3W 1M7
Email (Box office): [email protected]
           (General information): [email protected]
Website: segalcentre.org

Tangente
Contemporary dance shows.
Phone: (514) 525-5584
Address: 1435 Bleury Street, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2H7
Email: [email protected]
Website: tangentedanse.ca

Théâtre St-Denis
Théâtre St-Denis offers a unique and inviting space conducive to a wide variety of shows, including comedy, singing, musicals, and many other high-quality performances and events.
Phone: (514) 849-4211
Address: 1594 Saint Denis Street, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3K2
Email: [email protected]
Website: theatrestdenis.com

Visual Arts Centre (VAC)
Art gallery and art school.
Phone: (514) 488-9558
Address: 350 Victoria Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3Z 2N4
Email: [email protected]
Website: visualartscentre.ca

L’Association coopérative d’économie familiale (ACEF) du Sud-Ouest de Montréal
Finance management workshops, budget consultation, and help with taxes.
Phone: (514) 362-1711
Address: 6734 Monk Boulevard, 2nd floor, Montreal, Quebec H4E 3J1
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): consommateur.qc.ca/acef-som

Le Centre d’Information Communautaire et de Dépannage (CIDC)
Services to low-income individuals: taxes, housing pensions, and healthcare.
Phone: (514) 526-4908
Address: 2766 De Rouen Street, Montreal, Quebec H2K 1N3

Clinique d’impôts
Income tax services.
Phone: (514) 990-3789
Address: 1260 Saint Catherine Street East, Montreal, Quebec H2L 2H2

Employment Insurance Benefits (Canadian Government)
Information on Canadian employment insurance, temporary benefits, sickness, etc.
Phone: 1-800-206-7218
Website: canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei

Loans and Bursaries Program (Quebec Government)
For students, there is financial assistance available to those with a major functional disability and those with a serious mental or physical health disorder. See website for details.
Phone: (514) 864-3557
Website: afe.gouv.qc.ca

Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Government ministry for all information regarding government assistance.
Phone: (514) 873-4000
Email: Through contact us page
Website: mtess.gouv.qc.ca/index_en.asp

NDG Community Council
Tax services for NDG residents.
Phone: (514) 484-1471
Address: 5964 Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Avenue, Suite 204, Montreal, Quebec H4A 1N1
Email: [email protected]
Website:ndg.ca

Organisation d’aide aux sans-emploi (ODAS)
An organization that advocates for the rights of unemployed welfare recipients.
Phone: (514) 932-3926
Address: 2515 Delisle Street, Suite 209, Montreal, Quebec H3J 1K8
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): odas-montreal.blogspot.com

Prescription Drug Insurance
A website documenting the aid Quebec provides for purchasing of prescription drugs, who is eligible, and how to apply.
Phone: (514) 864-3411
Address: 425 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West, 3rd floor, Suite 301, Montreal, Quebec H3A 3G5
Email: Through contact us page
Website: ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/citizens/prescription-drug-insurance/Pages/eligibility.aspx

Project Genesis
Assistance in housing rights and welfare advocacy.
Phone: (514) 738-2036
Address: 4735 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3W 1M1
Website: genese.qc.ca

Saint Columba House
Assistance, support, and rights information for people on welfare.
Phone: (514) 932-6202
Address: 2365 Grand Trunk Street, Montreal, Quebec H3K 1M8
Website: saintcolumbahouse.org

Student Loans Service Canada
Learn how to manage and reduce student loan debt.
Website: CanLearn.ca/repay

Accueil Bonneau
Housing, social reintegration, employment, financial advising, dining room, health services, clothing, and hygiene.
Phone: (514) 845-3906
Address: 427 De la Commune Street East, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1J4
Email: [email protected]
Website: accueilbonneau.com

Chez Doris
Clothing and hygiene, meals, educational and social services, legal services, Inuit services, financial management services, and psychosocial services. Services women.
Phone: (514) 937-2341
Address: 1430 Chomedey Street, Montreal, Quebec H3H 2A7
Email: [email protected]
Website: chezdoris.org

Dantech
New and second-hand computers and electronics offered at reasonable prices with a buying program for older electronics in good condition.
Phone: (514) 849-2999
Address: 4526 Saint Denis Street, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2L3
Email: [email protected]
Website: dantech.ca

The Depot
Provides food services to the poor and hungry and healthy food baskets. Also has a meal program, cooking lessons, home-delivered meals, social integration, and education about poverty and hunger.
Phone: (514) 483-4680
Address: 6450 Somerled Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H4V 1S5
Email: [email protected]
Website: depotndg.org

Groupe PART
Promoting the integration of people with mental illness and psychosocial problems through food delivery, catering, and training for kitchen-related careers.
Phone: (514) 526-7278
Address: 4100 Andre Laurendeau Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H1Y 3N6
Email: [email protected]
Website: groupepart.ca/en

Multi Caf
Community cafeteria offering daily complete meals for $2 or a monthly card with 20 meals for $35. Offers delivery services for elderly or isolated individuals. Has free social intervention services. Côte-des-Neiges habitants can receive a substantial food basket for $2.
Phone: (514) 733-0544
Address: 3591 Appleton Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3S 1L7
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): multicaf.org

Optician Philippe Rochette
Affordable prescription eyeglasses for those on a low income.
Phone: (514) 303-4315
Address: 160 Saint Viateur Street East, Suite 404, Montreal, Quebec H2T 1A8 (see website for other locations)
Email: [email protected]
Website: bonhommealunettes.org

Resto-Plateau
Inexpensive meals, catering, socializing and support, and training for kitchen-related careers.
Phone: (514) 527-5997
Address: 4450 Saint Hubert Street, Suite 232, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2W9
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): restoplateau.com

Sun Youth
Food assistance, clothing bank, new clothing distribution, eyeglasses, medication program, material assistance, children’s aid program.
Phone: (514) 842-6822
Address: 4251 Saint Urbain Street, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1V6
Email: [email protected]
Website: sunyouthorg.com/en

Face à Face
The Face à Face Listening and Intervention Centre offers various housing resources as well as an accompaniment service for those in need. Open Monday-Friday from 9-5.
Phone: (514) 934-4546
Address: 1857 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West, Suite 100, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1J9
Email: [email protected]
Website: faceafacemontreal.org

Friends for Mental Health
This organization’s website provides many housing resources and specifies if they are for women/men/anglophones/francophones.
Phone: (514) 636-6885
Address: 750 Dawson Avenue, Dorval, Quebec H9S 1X1
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: asmfmh.org/en/resources/other-services/housing

Nazareth House/Anne’s House
Residence for homeless or at-risk men (Nazareth House) and women (Anne’s House) that provides support, meals, and clothes.
Phone: (514) 933-6916
Address: 1197 Seymour Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3H 2A4
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website: nazarethcommunity.com

Salvation Army Booth Centre
A community organization that provides short- to long-term shelter for men 18+ facing homelessness, addiction, and mental health issues.
Phone: (514) 932-2214
Address: 880 Guy Street, Montreal, Quebec H3J 1T4
Email: [email protected]
Website: centreboothmtl.ca

Office municipal d’habitation de Montréal (OMHM)
Shelter allowance program: service providing assistance to low-income individuals, families, and seniors by offering housing wherein individuals pay rent equal to 25% of their income.
Phone: (514) 872-6442
Address: 415 Saint Antoine Street West, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1H8
Email: [email protected]
Website: omhm.qc.ca

Old Brewery Mission
Organization providing a range of services that respond to the needs of the homeless and at-risk population in order to enable reintegration into the community. Resources include shelter, food, clothing, and a rehabilitation program. There is also a 24/7 emergency service.
Phone (For men): (514) 798-2244
             (For women): (514) 526-6446
Address (For men): Webster Pavillion, 915 Clark Street, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1J8
                (For women): Patricia Mackenzie Pavillion, 1301 De Maisonneuve Boulevard East, Montreal, Quebec H2L 2A4
Email: [email protected]
Website: missionoldbrewery.ca

L’Abri en ville
Provides safe and affordable long-term housing for individuals with mental illnesses within an inclusive and supportive environment.
Phone: (514) 932-2199
Address: 2352 Duvernay Street, Montreal, Quebec H3J 2X1
Email: Through contact us page
Website: labrienville.org

Accueil Bonneau
Part of the Montreal Housing Project, Accueil Bonneau offers four houses with short-term, mid-term, and long-term solutions for people who are suffering from various problems related to homelessness (mental illness, addiction, etc.). Four forms of studio housing cater specifically to various circumstances, including assisted living.
Phone: (514) 845-3906
Address: 427 De la Commune Street East, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1J4
Email: [email protected]
Website: accueilbonneau.com

Alternative Centregens
Facilitates the social reintegration of individuals experiencing mental health problems by providing a variety of services and activities that cultivate self-reliance on a daily basis.
Phone: (450) 651-0651
Address: 462 Sainte-Foy Boulevard, Longueuil, Quebec J4J 1Y2
Email: Through contact us page
Website: centregens.ca

Elizabeth House
Private rehabilitation centre that offers housing assistance, child care, parental support, and counseling to families with children 0-5 years of age.
Phone: (514) 482-2488
Address: 2131 De Marlowe Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3L4
Email: [email protected]
Website: maisonelizabethhouse.com

Forward House
The Forward House aims to provide individuals with the opportunity to learn how to cope with psychiatric difficulties as well as how to manage their lives more effectively and independently.
Phone: (514) 488-9119
Address: 2240 Girouard Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3C3
Email: [email protected]
Website: forwardhouse.org

Friends for Mental Health
This organization’s website provides many housing resources and specifies if they are for women/men/anglophones/francophones.
Phone: (514) 636-6885
Address: 750 Dawson Avenue, Dorval, Quebec H9S 1X1
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: asmfmh.org/en/resources/other-services/housing

Impact groupe d’aide en santé mentale
Provides supervised apartments and services for individuals facing mental health problems.
Phone: (514) 939-3132
Address: 2460 Saint Antoine Street, Door 107, Montreal, Quebec H3J 1B1
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website (French only): impactsantementale.org

Maison Claude-Laramée (Part of Old Brewery Mission and the Douglas Mental Health Institute)
A rehabilitation house for both men and women 18+ with mental health and substance abuse problems facing homelessness. The house allows for a duration of stay up to two years. Must be referred by the Douglas Mental Health Institute or other hospitals. Services offered in both English and French.
Phone: (514) 788-3706
Address: 60 De l’Église Street, Verdun, Quebec H4G 2L9
Email: [email protected]
Website: missionoldbrewery.ca/en/our-actions/preventing-ending-homelessness/urban-health

Maison Lucien L’allier
Provides long-term affordable housing with support services for individuals with mental health problems.
Phone: (514) 932-1898
Address: 720 Lucien L’Allier Street, Suite 106, Montreal, Quebec H3C 1Z8
Email: [email protected]
Website: maisonlucienlallier.wordpress.com

Maison St-Dominique
Provides affordable long-term housing with psychosocial support for individuals living with mental health disorders. Also has three other residences: Saint Hubert (1034 Saint Hubert Street), Saint Denis (3670 Saint Denis Street), and Villeray (7787 Lanaudiere Street).
Phone: (514) 845-7793
Address: 20 Guilbault Street East, Montreal, Quebec H2X 1A1
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): maisonstdominique.org

Miriam Foundation
The Lou Greenberg-Miriam Association provides community living, resources, and support for individual with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID).
Phone: (514) 345-1300
Address: 8000 Decarie Boulevard, Suite 620, Montreal, Quebec H4P 2S4
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website: miriamfoundation.ca/en/community-homes.html

MIR Plus
Provides temporary supervised group living for 6-9 months. Must be referred from the hospital. Services offered in English and French.
Phone: (514) 488-0079

Projet PAL
Provides affordable and comfortable housing with community support services that enable members’ reintegration into the community. Check the website below for more information on the different programs offered and the programs’ phone numbers.
Phone: (514) 767-4701
Address: 861 De l’Église Street, Montreal, Quebec H4G 2N3
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website: projetpal.com/programs/housing

The Open Door
Drop-in centre providing services to homeless and low-income people in downtown Montreal such as food and clothing, laundry services, shelter during the day, counselling, referrals to professional mental health and drug addiction counsellors, and employment assistance.
Phone: (514) 939-1970
Address: 4006 Dorchester Boulevard, Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1T7
Email: [email protected]
Website: opendoortoday.org

Arnold Bennett Housing Hotline
Housing advice and rights information, protection of tenant rights.
Phone: (514) 488-0412
Website: facebook.com/groups/HousingHotline

Front d’action populaire en réaménagement urbain (FRAPRU)
National group for housing rights and advocacy.
Phone: (514) 522-1010
Address: 1431 Fullum Street, Suite 201, Montreal, Quebec H2K 0B5
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): frapru.qc.ca

Régie du logement
Information on housing rights provided by the Government of Quebec in both English and French including documentation, forms, aids, legal advice, etc.
Phone: (514) 873-2245
Email: Through contact us page
Website: www.rdl.gouv.qc.ca

Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ)
Society responding to the needs of Quebec citizens. Offers a shelter allowance program which provides assistance to low-income individuals, families, and seniors.
Phone: 1-800-463-4315
Address: 500 René Lévesque Boulevard West, 5th floor, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1W7
Email: Through contact us page
Website: habitation.gouv.qc.ca

Abri d’espoir
Emergency, short & long term shelter, family accommodation, meals.
Phone: (514) 934-5615
Address: 2000 Notre-Dame Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3J 1M8
Email: Through contact us page
Website: salvationarmy.ca/quebec/home/services/housing-centres-shelters/abri

Auberge Madeleine
Free short-term housing and group living for women in difficult situations, crisis intervention, assistance finding long-term lodging.
Phone: (514) 597-1303
Address: Confidential (contact for address)
Email: [email protected]
Website: aubergemadeleine.org

Auberge Shalom
Emergency shelter for abused women, counseling for women and children, group/alternative therapy.
Phone: (514) 731-0833
Address: Confidential (contact for address)
Email: [email protected]
Website: aubergeshalom.org

Auberge Transition
Shelter for victims of violence, crisis line, counseling for women and children, post-shelter services, crisis intervention, accompaniments.
Phone: (514) 481-0495
Address: 2353 Marcil Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3P6
Email: [email protected]
Website: aubergetransition.org

Le Chainon
Catering to all women facing difficult circumstances and/or homelessness, Le Chainon offers professional support in a non-judgemental environment.
Phone: (514) 845-0151
Address: 4373 De l’Esplanade Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1T2
Email: [email protected] or [email protected] or through contact us page
Website (French only): lechainon.org

Friends for Mental Health
This organization’s website provides many housing resources for women and specifies if they are for anglophones or francophones.
Phone: (514) 636-6885
Address: 750 Dawson Avenue, Dorval, Quebec H9S 1X1
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: asmfmh.org/en/resources/other-services/housing

Herstreet
Herstreet promotes relational health and seeks to give homeless women and those in great difficulty the necessary resources that will enable them to regain power in their lives. The resources include a place to live that is secure and suited to their needs, an inclusive community of women, a warm environment, and accompaniment services and activities.
Phone: (514) 284-9665
Address: 1050 Jeanne-Mance Street, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1L7
Email: Through contact us page
Website: laruedesfemmes.org

Maison Marguerite
Unconditionally welcomes the poorest women by providing them with temporary shelter and food and generally facilitating the social reintegration of single, homeless, abused, and struggling women.
Phone: (514) 932-2250
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): maisonmarguerite.com

Multi-Femmes
24/7 services for women who identify as victims of domestic violence and their children, providing shelter, security, and support.
Phone: (514) 523-1095
Address: Cp 399, Succ Delorimier, Montreal, Quebec H2H 2N7
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): multifemmes.com

Le Parados
Provides 24-hour support, help, and short-term housing for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Member of the Fédération des Maisons d’hébergement pour Femmes.
Phone: (514) 637-3529
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): leparados.com

Patricia Mackenzie Pavilion (Part of Old Brewery Mission)
Largest resource for homeless women in Canada providing emergency services and psychosocial support.
Phone: (514) 526-6446
Address: 1301 De Maisonneuve Boulevard East, Montreal, Quebec H2L 2A4
Email: [email protected]
Website: missionoldbrewery.ca/en/contact

The Shield of Athena
Catering to many of Montreal’s major ethnocultural communities, the Shield of Athena is a non-profit organization for victims of family violence offering emergency shelter and professional services to women and their children.
Phone: (514) 274-8117
Email: Through contact us page
Website: shieldofathena.com

YWCA Women’s Residence Program
A social reintegration program geared towards women facing difficult circumstances.
Phone: (514) 866-9941, ext. 298
Address: 1355 René Lévesque Boulevard West, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1T3
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website: ydesfemmesmtl.org/en/housing-services/residence

Legal Aid Mental Health
Legal aid for those with mental health problems.
Phone: (514) 864-7666
Address: 3535 Queen Mary Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3V 1H8
Email: [email protected]
Website: aidejuridiquedemontreal.ca

Pro Bono Québec
Affordable/free legal aid depending on income, priority for certain people.
Phone: (514) 904-1076
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website (French only): probonoquebec.ca

YWCA Legal Information Clinic
Thirty-minute legal information sessions for women ranging from 0-$20 on family, immigration, civil, criminal, housing, and labour law.
Phone: (514) 866-9941, ext. 293
Email: Through contact us page
Website: ydesfemmesmtl.org/en/community-services/legal-information-clinic

The Hope for Wellness Helpline, at 1-855-242-3310, “available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week”. Services can be offered in Cree, Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin) and Inuktitut, upon request.

Drugs: Help and Referral (DAR)
Offers anonymous, free, confidential, and bilingual support; information; and referral for those affected by drug addiction.
Phone: (514) 527-2626
Email: [email protected]
Website: drogue-aidereference.qc.ca

Écoute Entraide
An anonymous and free listening line for calls related to mental health, anxiety, depression, solitude, isolation, family problems, etc. The line is open seven days a week from 8am-midnight. There are also self-help groups held every Thursday from 1:30-3:30pm.
Phone: (514) 278-2130
Address: 435 Beaubien Street East, Montreal, Quebec H2S 1S4
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): ecoute-entraide.org

Face à Face
The Face à Face Listening and Intervention Centre offers active listening, intervention, and collaborative support to vulnerable and isolated individuals, on the telephone and in person, to encourage the process of empowerment and social reintegration. Open Monday-Friday from 9-5.
Phone: (514) 934-4546
Address: 1857 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West, Suite 100, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1J9
Email: [email protected]
Website: faceafacemontreal.org

Le Havre
A helpline that welcomes each person as they define themselves, without telling them who they should be. It is in place to help those in psychological distress, loneliness, depression, anxiety, addiction, and anything to do with mental health. Open Monday-Friday from 9-5. You can also come in person from 9am-4pm.
Phone: (514) 982-0333
Address: 1260 Saint Catherine Street East, Suite 209, Montreal, Quebec H2L 2H2
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): le-havre.qc.ca

Info-Santé and Info-Social
Provides information on Montreal services and health advice.
Phone: 811
Website: santemontreal.qc.ca

Revivre
An organization dedicated to helping those with anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. The helpline is free and open Monday-Friday from 9-5. There are also support groups throughout the week (schedules on site).
Phone: (514) 738-4873
Address: 5140 Saint Hubert Street, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2Y3
Email: [email protected]
Website: revivre.org

Suicide Action Montréal (SAM)
SAM is a bilingual service open 24/7. Call if you are considering suicide, grieving, or someone is worrying you. It is also a line where you can talk freely about your concerns and receive concrete ways to help yourself and others. They provide in-person meetings that provide information about suicide and suicide prevention for French-speakers; however, one can call ahead to receive a print-out of the information in English or be referred to another organization.
Phone: (514) 723-4000
Email: [email protected]
Website: suicideactionmontreal.org

Tel-Aide
Tel-Aide’s mission is to offer a free listening service, in English and in French, which is anonymous, confidential, and 24/7. The service is accessible to everyone who suffers from loneliness or stress, who is emotionally distressed or angry, or who simply needs to confide in someone who will listen without judgment.
Phone: (514) 935-1101
Address: Box. 205, Branch H, Montreal, Quebec H3G 2K7
Website: telaide.org

Tel-Écoute/Tel-Aînés
Free, confidential, and anonymous listening line and reference service. They have a specialized listening service for the 60+ that can also provide individual meetings at home and senior discussion groups.
Phone (Tel-Écoute): (514) 493-4484
            (Tel-Aînés): (514) 353-2463
Address: 6665 Marseille Street, Montreal, Quebec H1N 1M2
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): tel-ecoute.org

AMI-Quebec: An Organization for Families of Those with Mental Illnesses
Gives education/support and advocates for families and friends living with mental illness. Offers individual counselling, group seminars, and lectures for family members. Visit their website, where they have a long and updated list of community resources and publications for families and friends. Look under “External Resources.”
Phone: (514) 486-1448
Address: 5800 Decarie Street, Montreal, Quebec H3X 2J5
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: amiquebec.org

Association des médecins psychiatres du Québec (AMQ)
Mental health/ psychiatry information, definitions, resources, and procedures.
Phone: (514) 350-5128
Address: 2 Complexe Desjardins, East Tower, 30th floor, Montreal, Quebec H5B 1G8
Website (French only): ampq.org

Association québécoise des centres d’intervention en dépendence (AQCID)
AQCID is a national association regrouping community and private organizations working in addiction. They provide information about addiction and referrals to other organizations.
Phone: (418) 682-0051
Address: 1610 6th Street, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec G8Y 5B8
Email: [email protected]
Website: aqcid.com

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
Information and statistics on Canadian addiction, plus education, publications and news.
Phone: (613) 235-4048
Email: Through information request page
Website: ccsa.ca

Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Provides information and education about mental illness and addictions.
Phone: (514) 761-6131
Address: 6875 LaSalle Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3
Website: douglas.qc.ca/info_sante

Axion Clinic
Provides many traditional Chinese techniques and therapies to help with body aches; numbness in fingers and toes; muscle tension; and sleep disorders including acupressure, acupuncture, and massage.
Phone: (514) 369-8445
Address: 245 Victoria Avenue, Suite 430, Westmount, Quebec H3Z 2M6
Email: [email protected]
Website: axionclinic.com

Free Meditation
A website that provides information on the benefits and how-tos of meditation.
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website: freemeditation.com

Montreal Art of Living Centre
Yoga, meditation, vegetarian cooking classes, and breathing workshops.
Phone: (438) 380-9642 or (438) 380-YOGA
Address: 5369 Saint Laurent Boulevard, Suite 240, Montreal, Quebec H2T 1S5
Email: [email protected]
Website: artdevivremtl.ca

The Phare
Christian community church offering various religious and spiritual programs for the Salvation Army Booth Centre’s residents, staff members, and local community.
Phone: (514) 932-2214
Address: 880 Guy Street, Montreal, Quebec H3J 1T4
Email: [email protected]
Website: centreboothmtl.ca/phare_eng.html

Refuge Recovery
A Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from addiction. Meditation and mindfulness. Meetings at Yoga de L’Éveil on Fridays from 6:30-8:30pm and at Centre Soha on Monday from 7:30-8:30pm.
Address (Yoga de L’Éveil): 4847 Park Ave, Montreal, Quebec H2V 4E7
                (Centre Soha): 961 Rachel Street East, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2J4
Email (Centre Soha): [email protected]
           Through contact us page
Website: refugerecovery.org

Re:source Yoga Therapy
Yoga and public workshops.
Phone: (514) 576-7247
Address: Metro Laurier, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2M1
Email: [email protected]
Website: resourceyoga.com

Sahaja Yoga Meditation Workshops
An online resource that provides classes on Sahaja meditation. Some benefits of meditation may include a decrease in stress and anxiety, improved health, and a peaceful mind.
Phone: (514) 996-1670
Website: onlinemeditation.org

Vidalia Studio
Massage therapy and yoga. Newcomers are welcome–no experience or knowledge is required to participate. Classes offered in French and English.
Address: 5276 Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H4A 1K9
Email: [email protected]
Website: vidaliayoga.com

The patient resources page at the pain clinic; the MUHC’s Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit:

https://www.mcgill.ca/paincentre/patients-2

Chronic pain information website, from Australian pain researchers (including Lorimer Mosely), with nice animation: Tame the Beast:

www.tamethebeast.org

dailystrength.org
Online discussion and support groups for everything from addiction, anxiety, and allergies to physical injuries to trauma and women’s health.
Website: dailystrength.org

Help for Anxiety
Website: helpforanxiety.com

heretohelp.bc.ca
A coalition of seven different mental health and substance abuse organizations based in B.C. Online services include self-screening (for depression, anxiety, risky drinking, and substance abuse), mental health and substance use information (including causes, avoiding risky behaviour, myths, and facts, all specific to each mental health disorder), as well as personal stories.
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website: heretohelp.bc.ca

mypeaceofmind.ca
This website provides information about depression and anxiety. It answers commonly-asked questions about what mental illness is, the possible side effects of antidepressants, symptoms of depression, treatment, and more.
Website: mypeaceofmind.ca

recoverycanada.org
This organization hosts 24/7 live chat rooms for those registered with Recovery Canada. There is also a full list of recovery tools and tips and an explanation of the recovery method, which is focussed on identifying and managing negative thoughts and feelings.
Email: Through contact us page
Website: recoverycanada.org

Réseau Avant de Craquer
Offers help to all family members affected by mental health problems and mental illness, through conversation, videos, toolbox, podcasts, etc.
Phone: 1 (855)272-7837/1 (855) CRAQUER administrative (418) 687-0474
Address: 1990 rue Cyrille-Duquet, Québec, Québec G1N 4K8
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: (French only) https://www.avantdecraquer.com/

smartrecoveryquebec.org
Meetings on how to maintain focus and motivation to quit alcoholism, drug addiction, and other compulsive disorders; how to handle urges without acting upon them; and coping/positive lifestyle skills. 15 meetings/week over voice or chat, as well as a 24/7 chat room that offers a sympathetic ear to anyone who needs someone to listen.
Phone: (514) 621-2257
Address: Saint-Raymond Centre, 5605 Upper Lachine, Montreal, Quebec H4A 2A6
Website: smartrecoveryquebec.org

The Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression
Offers services in English, French, and Greek.
Website: helpforanxietydepression.com

Club LaCité
A gym that has a cardio room, weight room, wellness centre, swimming pool, and tennis as well as private and group training. $30-40/month.
Phone: (514) 288-8221
Address: 3575 Park Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3P9
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website: clublacite.ca

Énergie Cardio
Énergie Cardio is a gym that has group training, private training, a gym, and sauna. They have classes on power cardio, BodyPump, Body Design, Zumba, Sep, and many more. For under 25-year-olds, it is $25/month. They also offer a discounted $30/month membership for all. Check the website below for the closest locations and telephone numbers.
Email: Through contact us page
Website: energiecardio.com

Le Gym (Concordia Fitness Centre)
Aerobics, fitness, yoga, pilates, dance, martial arts, spinning, weights, personal training, badminton, basketball, etc. To attend a class, you need to pay by the semester. Gym membership for the general public around $50/month.
Phone: (514) 848-2424, ext. 3860
Address: 1515 Saint Catherine Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3G 2W1
Email: [email protected]
Website: concordia.ca/campus-life/recreation/facilities/le-gym.html

Meetups Montreal
RSVP online to events run by hundreds of different groups in Montreal! For example, there are groups for Badminton, D&D, AI, Discovering the Outdoors, Singles Meetups, French conversation, and many more.
Website: meetup.com/cities/ca/qc/montreal

Randonnée Aventure
Bilingual and volunteer-run, Randonnee Aventure promotes and facilitates group participation in outdoor activities in a social setting. Hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing are just some activities offered, as well as day trips to scenic areas in Quebec, Vermont, and New York. Annual membership is $25–try a trial trip before you buy!
Phone: (514) 359-6781
Email: [email protected]
Website: randonnee.ca

Vélo Québec
A cycling guide for Montreal! Has maps of beautiful bike rides, bike paths throughout Montreal, and a list of bike shops.
Phone: (514) 521-8356, ext. 504
Address: 1251 Rachel Street East, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2J9
Email (French only): Through contact us page
Website: velo.qc.ca

YMCA
The YMCA offers many sports: squash, badminton, basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, and more. Their classes include strength and cardio, dance, mind/body, yoga, spin, and pilates. Their community programs focus on senior activities, homeless assistance, housing services, and others. For more locations and telephone numbers, check out the website below. Please consult your local YMCA for gym availability
Phone (Westmount): (514) 931-8046
             (Downtown): (514) 849-8393
Address (Westmount): 4585 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3Z 1E9
                (Downtown): 1440 Stanley Street, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1P7
Email: Through contact us page
Website: ymcaquebec.org

Centre de réadaptation en dépendance de Montréal – Institut universitaire (CRDM-IU)
This organization has brought together 10 different health and social services in Montreal to provide rehabilitation centers throughout Montreal. Offers emergency detox services. See website for details and locations. French and English.
Phone (Services): (514) 385-1232
             (Emergency): (514) 288-1515
             (Emergency detox): (514) 288-1232
Address (Services): 950 Louvain Street East, Montreal, Quebec H2M 2E8
               (Emergency detox) 110 Prince Arthur Street West, Montreal, Quebec H2X 1S7
Website (French only): dependancemontreal.ca

Chabad Lifeline: Family and Individual Services and Programs for Addiction
Immediate services are available for those ready to take the next step in treatment of their addiction. They provide assessments and group counselling, treatment plans, referrals to other detox/rehab centers, or referrals to 12-step meetings. There is also a family support division and workshops during the week.
Phone: (514) 738-7700
Address: 4615 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3W 1M1
Email: Through contact us page
Website: chabadlifeline.com

CRD Foster
Has inpatient treatment programs for substance abuse and gambling. A 24-hour bed facility with detoxification services and up to six weeks of intensive care. There are also outpatient services for the island of Montreal and in Montérégie.
Phone: (514) 659-8911
Address: 6 Foucreault Street, Saint-Philippe-de-Laprairie, Quebec J0L 2K0
Email: [email protected]
Website: crdfoster.org

Portage
Drug addiction treatment based on the therapeutic community model: a participative, supportive, group-based approach to drug addiction rehabilitation. Therapy groups, activities, workshops, etc.
Phone (Adult day centre): (514) 939-0202
Address (Adult day centre): 1640 Saint Antoine Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3J 1A1
Website: portage.ca

Almage Senior Community Centre 50+
514-355-1712
Socializing, health & well-being workshops, home visits & meal program [E] Montreal (East Island)

Alzheimer Café at the Atwater Library and Computer Centre  514-935-7344
Monthly session with socializing, refreshments, live music, and talks about aspects of life with dementia [mostly E/F] Montreal (Westmount)

Alzheimer Groupe Inc  514-485-7233
Supporting families and caregivers of those affected with Alzheimer’s [E/F] Montreal

Alzheimer Society of Canada
1-800-616-8816
Info, education, support, news [E/F] Canada

Alzheimer Society of Montreal
514-369-0800
Info, education, support, news [E/F] Montreal

L’Appui Pour les Proches Aidants
1-855-852-7784
Information, referral, listening service and extensive directory for caregivers of elderly people all across Quebec [E/mostly F] QC

Cavendish Seniors Day Centre  514-481-1100 Center that offers services for seniors including daily activities, meals, and medical services.($$) [E/F] Montreal (NDG)

Collective Community Services
514-937-5351
Community centres and groups for seniors [E/F] Montreal

Contactivity Centre
514-932-2326
Activities, meals, workshops, counseling, outings, daily phone calls, support [E] Montreal (Westmount)

Cummings Centre  514-342-1234
Centre for seniors w/ mental illness, support & activities [E/F] Montreal (Côte-des-Neiges)

Elder Abuse Info Line
1-888-489-2287
Listening, support, & info line for seniors, their friends & families [E/F] Montreal

Friendship Volunteer Association
514-931-5757
Centre w/ activities, community & social support, assistance to seniors [E/F] Montreal (Centre-West)

Geriatric Clinical Services Outpatient Clinic (Douglas Hospital)  514-761-6131 x3917
Clinical mental health programs for seniors, long- & short-term treatment [E/F] (referral needed) Montreal (Verdun)

Mental Health Programs for Older Adults (CLSC René-Cassin)   514-488-9163 x1420
Psychosocial services (counseling & medical follow-up), home & family support [E/F] Montreal (Côte Saint-Luc)

New Hope Senior Citizen’s Centre
514-484-0425
Recreational & physical activities, low-cost meals on wheels program [E/F] Montreal (NDG)

RECAA  514-846-8814 x6462
Elder abuse prevention & awareness in ethnocultural communities [E/F/other] Montreal

Referral Help Line for Seniors
514-527-1375
Information for seniors about housing, food banks, income support, assistance, etc. [E/F] Montreal

Régie des Rentes – Quebec Pension Plan
514-873-2433  1-800-463-5185
Information about Quebec Pension Plan & disability benefits [E/F] QC

SAVA Centre-Ouest  514-903-3550
Support and shelter for victims of elder abuse; listening line, accompaniment [E/F] Montreal (Centre-West)

Seniors Action Quebec  438-386-1944
Help, guidance, and advocacy for English-speaking seniors across Quebec [E] QC

Seniors Directory
2-1-1 Directory of social and community services for seniors [E/F] Montreal

St-Antoine Community Centre 50+
514-933-7351
Socializing, health, support for seniors, fosters autonomy & belonging [E/F] Montreal

Société Hab. QC – Shelter Allowance Program
1-800-463-4315
Info on “Shelter Allowance Program” for low income seniors and families [E/F] QC

Tel-Ainés  514-353-2463
Free, anonymous, and confidential listening line for 60+ [F] Montreal

Telehealth Intervention Program for Older Adults
[email protected]
Seniors will receive a weekly phone call to ask if you need support, connect you to community services, or just to talk to a friendly volunteer. [E/F] Montreal

The Yellow Door  514-845-2600
Connects older adults and young people to combat isolation [E] Montreal

Action Santé de Pointe St-Charles
Self-help groups to support mental health problems, depression, and isolation. Activities, workshops, women’s groups, and communal meals. Open to Pointe-Saint-Charles and neighbouring communities from Monday-Friday 12-9pm.
Phone: (514) 933-5771
Address: 2423 Wellington Street, Montreal, Quebec H3K 1X5
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): actionsante.org

Action Santé Travesti(e)s & Transsexuel(le)s du Québec (ASTTEQ)
ASTTEQ is a project of CACTUS-Montréal and aims to promote the health and well-being of trans people through peer support and advocacy, education and outreach, and community empowerment and mobilization. Services in English, French, Spanish.
Website: astteq.org

AGIR Montréal – LGBTQIA+ Migrant & Refugee Support in Montréal
A community of LGBTQIA+ migrants and refugees living in Montréal. Together, we support and empower each other to defend our rights to live freely. They have served members from 45 countries in four languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic.
Website: agirmontreal.org

AIDS Community Care Montreal (ACCM)
AAMC provides support services and treatment for those living with HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C. These support services include discussion groups, one-on-one support, dinner and discussion events (Mondays from 6-9pm), a buddy program, and more.
Phone: (514) 527-0928
Address: 2075 Plessis Street, Montreal, Quebec H2L 2Y4
Email: [email protected]
Website: accmontreal.org

AMI Quebec
The go-to reference list for all things mental health in Montreal. Weekly support/discussion groups, education, referrals counselling, mindfulness, and much more. Office is open Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm.
Phone: (514) 486-1448
Address: 5800 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H3X 2J5
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website: amiquebec.org

Anorexie et boulimie (ANEB) Quebec
Immediate, specialized and free assistance for those with anorexia and bulimia. Support groups, family support, prevention activities, helpline (number below) and referrals. There is also an online chat group.
Phone: (514) 630-0907
Address: 5500 Trans-Canada Highway, Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9R 1B6
Email: Through contact us page
Website: anebquebec.com

BACA Eating Disorders Clinic
Personalized outpatient program, individual sessions, and information on eating disorders.
Phone: (514) 544-2323
Address: 1538 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 510, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1L5
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website: cliniquebaca.com

Centreami
A day centre with self-help groups, discussion, sharing, and activities. Aims to maintain and develop the independence of people with mental health problems.
Phone: (514) 761-1509
Address: 6387 Monk Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H4E 3H8
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): centrami.ca

Centre for Gender Advocacy
The Centre for Gender Advocacy (the Centre) is an independent, student-funded, Concordia University organization, mandated to promoting gender equality and empowerment particularly as it relates to marginalized communities. This mandate is achieved through ongoing programming, campaigns, resources, services, advocacy, and a commitment to accessibility. Services are also available to non-students.
Website: genderadvocacy.org

Club Ami
A place of respect, exchange, and sharing in a friendly environment that is welcoming to all. Aims to improve quality of life to those living with mental health problems and to break cycles of loneliness and isolation. Provides entertainment, excursions, workshops, yoga, support, education and more. Priority to Côte-des-Neiges residents.
Phone: (514) 739-7931
Address: 6767 Côte-des-Neiges Road, Suite 596, Montreal, Quebec H3S 2T6
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): clubami.qc.ca

Compeer Montreal
Educational and recreational workshops on arts, nutrition, exercise, cooking, budgeting, etc. Services include home visits, outings, and celebrations. Offers friendship from volunteers to people with mental health problems. Links to community resources such as housing and legal advice.
Phone: (514) 489-1007
Address: 5461 Decarie Boulevard, Suite 101, Montreal, Quebec H3W 3C6
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website: compeermontreal.ca

Face à Face
The Face à Face Listening and Intervention Centre offers active listening, intervention, and collaborative support to vulnerable and isolated individuals, on the telephone and in person, to encourage the process of empowerment and social reintegration. Open Monday-Friday from 9-5.
Phone: (514) 934-4546
Address: 1857 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West, Suite 100, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1J9
Email: [email protected]
Website: faceafacemontreal.org

Forward House
Community-based mental health services and community center focussed on life and job skills, job placement, and social activities.
Phone: (514) 488-9119
Address: 2240 Girouard Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3C3
Email: [email protected]
Website: forwardhouse.org

Griffith Edward’s Graduation Group
A small group of former GEH clients, providing peer support, exploring lifestyle, issues of wellbeing, and encouraging abstinence. Meetings will be held via Zoom.
Phone: Robert (514) 482-2277 or Patricia (514) 712-0152.

Head & Hands / À Deux Mains
Offers free services to youth between the ages of 12 and 25, including social counseling, legal advice, tutoring, workshops, etc. this organization strives to empower youth physically, mentally, and socially.
Website: headandhands.ca

Les Impatients
Art, music, dance, and cartoon workshops run by professional artists or art therapists. For creators eager to heal and develop their art. No experience necessary, only interest. By referral.
Phone: (514) 842-1043
Address: 100 Sherbrooke Street East, Suite 4000, Montreal, Quebec H2X 1C3
Email: [email protected]
Website (French only): impatients.ca

P10 (Project 10)
Project 10 is a meeting place and advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex, queer, trans, two-spirit, and questioning youth (14-25) in Montreal, QC. Through advocacy and education, using a harm reduction approach, Project 10 aims to facilitate the empowerment of youth at individual, community, and institutional levels with a particular emphasis on supporting those who experience multiple and intersecting oppressions. Services are free of charge, confidential, and anonymous and are offered in English and French.
Website: p10.qc.ca

Racor
Mental health support groups, training sessions, events, etc.
Phone: (514) 847-0787
Address: 55 Mont Royal Avenue West, Suite 602, Montreal, Quebec H2T 2S6
Email: [email protected]
Website: racorsm.org

Recovery Canada
Community health-focussed peer-run support groups to help manage thoughts and behaviors that lead to stress, fear, and depression. Self-help mental health based on neuropsychiatrist Abraham A. Low. Free. Check website below for contact information and meeting details.
Email: Through contact us page
Website: recoverycanada.org

Refuge Recovery
A Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from addiction. Meditation and mindfulness. Meetings at Yoga de L’Éveil on Fridays from 6:30-8:30pm and at Centre Soha on Monday from 7:30-8:30pm.
Address (Yoga de L’Éveil): 4847 Park Ave, Montreal, Quebec H2V 4E7
                (Centre Soha): 961 Rachel Street East, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2J4
Email (Centre Soha): [email protected]
           Through contact us page
Website: refugerecovery.org

Revivre
An organization dedicated to helping those with anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. The helpline is free and open Monday-Friday from 9-5. There are also support groups throughout the week (schedule on website below).
Phone: (514) REVIVRE (738-4873)
Address: 5140 Saint Hubert Street, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2Y3
Email: [email protected]
Website: revivre.org

Smart Recovery Quebec
Meetings on how to maintain focus and motivation to quit alcoholism, drug addiction, and other compulsive disorders; how to handle urges without acting upon them; and coping/positive lifestyle skills.
Phone: (514) 621-2257
Address: Saint-Raymond Centre, 5605 Upper Lachine, Montreal, Quebec H4A 2A6
Website: smartrecoveryquebec.org

The Union for Gender Empowerment (the UGE)
The Union for Gender Empowerment is a referral service of the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU), though we open our doors to all and do not limit our services to undergraduate McGill students. Services are provided to any person who identifies with their anti-oppressive, feminist, and trans-positive principles, regardless of gender identity. The UGE provides resources, educational opportunities, and a centre for advocacy.
Website: theuge.org

Up House
Clubhouse/centre for outpatient mental health and drug rehab. Support groups, life skills, psychoeducation, experiential therapy, as well as social and work reintegration. Help with housing, employment, and education, etc. Free membership.
Phone: (514) 764-5599
Address: 5215 Namur Street, Montreal, Quebec H4P 2R7
Email: [email protected]
Website: uphouse.org

Argyle Institute
Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families including treatment for mental illness, addiction, and eating disorders.
Phone: (514) 931-5629
Address: 4150 Saint Catherine Street West, Suite 328, Westmount, Quebec H3Z 2Y5
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website: argyleinstitute.org

Emotional Health CBT Clinic
Affordable individual cognitive behavioural therapy for depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, and more.
Phone: (514) 485-7722
Address: 2100 Marlowe Avenue, Suite 261, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3L5
Email: [email protected]
Website: cbtclinic.ca

Douglas Institute Eating Disorders Program Clinic
Intensive treatment program for adults 18 and older. Reference needed. Services offered in English and French.
Phone: (514) 761-6131, ext. 2895
Address: 6603-6605 LaSalle Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3
Website: douglas.qc.ca

Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression
Individual, couple, and family counselling headed by Sandra Reich, specializing in many mental health issues.
Phone: (514) 777-4530 or 796-4357
Address: 2111 Northcliffe Avenue, Suite 440, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3K6
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website: helpforanxietydepression.com

McGill University Sexual Identity Centre (MUSIC)
Provides specialized mental health care to individuals, couples and families with sexual orientation and gender identity issues. Our clientele includes people who are questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation or who feel unhappy about it, individuals and couples seeking to improve the quality of their interpersonal relationships, and couples and families who have concerns about a loved one’s gender identity or sexual orientation. MUSIC also works to enhance the health of the larger community through research, education, outreach and advocacy around sexual orientation and gender issues, homophobia and transphobia.
Website: muhc.ca/mental-health/music

Sedona Counselling Centre of Montreal
Counsellors and therapists offering psychotherapy, couple and family counseling, divorce service, hypnotherapy, and life coaching.
Phone: (514) 487-2828
Address: 5708 Monkland Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H4A 1E6
Email: [email protected] or through contact us page
Website: centresedona.com

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Montreal Volunteer Bureau
A search engine of volunteer opportunities in Montreal.
Phone: (514) 842-3351
Address: 2015 Drummond Street, Suite 300, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1W7
Email: Through contact us page
Website:cabm.net

Note: Many of the resources listed here have volunteer opportunities. If there are any that seem interesting and important, check the website for volunteer opportunities.

Centre de réadaptation en dépendance de Montréal – Institut universitaire (CRDM-IU)
This organization has brought together 10 different health and social services in Montreal to provide rehabilitation centers throughout Montreal. Offers emergency detox services. See website for details and locations. French and English.
Phone (Services): (514) 385-1232
             (Emergency): (514) 288-1515
             (Emergency detox): (514) 288-1232
Address (Services): 950 Louvain Street East, Montreal, Quebec H2M 2E8
                (Emergency detox) 110 Prince Arthur Street West, Montreal, Quebec H2X 1S7
Website (French only): dependancemontreal.ca

Clinique de Médecine des toxicomanies (CHUM)
Medical detox provided by appointment. Clients can self-refer.
Phone: (514) 890-8321
Address: 264 René Lévesque Boulevard East, 10th floor, Montreal, Quebec H2X 1P1
Website (French only):chumontreal.qc.ca

Cran
Opioid dependence treatment, psychosocial intervention, acupuncture, and much more.
Phone: (514) 527-6939
Address: 110 Prince-Arthur Street West, Montreal, Quebec H2X 1S7
Email: [email protected]
Website: cran.qc.ca

Relais Méthadone
Addresses the needs of opioid-dependent persons. Call for more information. By appointment only.
Phone: (514) 847-9300
Address: 1015 Saint Catherine Street East, Montreal, Quebec H2L 2G4
Website (French only): arrondissement.com/montreal/relaismethadone

Sunshine Coast Health Centre
Directory of Montreal Withdrawal management services.
Phone: 1-866-487-9010
Email: Through contact us page
Website: sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/drug_rehab_location/montreal-rehab

Toxico-Stop Centre
Detox centre: in-house residence, rehab, counseling/workshops, and anonymous meetings No opiate withdrawal /detox services. Please call to determine suitability.
Phone: (514) 327-6017
Address: 4858 Gouin Boulevard East, Montreal, Quebec H1G 1A2
Email: [email protected]
Website: toxico-stop.com