Counselling and Therapy
Counselling can be an essential part of coping with and recovering from a mental illness, both for someone living with a mental illness and for their loved ones.
AMI-Quebec offers free counselling for caregivers (families and friends of someone living with mental illness). Please click HERE for more information.
Please note: we have support groups for people living with mental health problems and illnesses but we do not offer counselling services for them. Contact the organizations below for counselling for individuals suffering from mental health issues, including art therapy, and counselling for family members. Most offer free services or charge on a sliding scale.
| ORGANIZATION (website) | PHONE | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association des Medecins Psychiatres du Quebec | 514-350-5128 | Psychiatry information, psychiatrist directory [F] | QC |
| Auberge Shalom | 514-731-0833 | External counseling, emergency shelter for abused women of all ethnicities, 24 Hour Support Line [E/F] | Montreal (Côte-des-Neiges) |
| Bottin Sante | 514-317-2683 | Repertoire of psychologists classified by regions of Quebec [F] | QC |
| Clinique Universitaire de Psychologie (UdeM) | 514-343-7725 | Affordable psychology clinic offered by psychologists and student clinicians [F] | Montreal |
| Concordia Applied Psychology Centre | 514-848-2424 x7550 | Affordable psychology clinic offered by psychologists and student clinicians for all ages (children, youth, adults, families); services from September to April only [E/F] | Montreal |
| DBTSelfHelp.com | Website | Free online resource providing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills for individuals seeking to learn DBT skills independently [E] | Website |
| The Emotional Health CBT Clinic | 514-485-7772 | Affordable individual CBT for depression, anxiety, OCD, etc. [E/F] | Montreal |
| Face à Face | 514-934-4546 | Counselling, drop-in, support group, listening, assistance [E/F] | Montreal |
| Famille Nouvelle | 514-525-0063 | Psychosocial support, family therapy and family mediation, therapy for children and adolescents, couples therapy. Sliding scale starting at $50 [E/F/Other] | Montreal |
| Head & Hands | 514-481-0277 | Medical, social, legal, and counseling services for youth 12-25, young parents program [E/F] | Montreal (NDG) |
| Léo | Website | Free psychological support line program for workers in the non-profit sector [E/F] | Quebec |
| The Lifeline Canada Foundation | Website | Resources for and information about online counselling [E/F] | Online |
| Maison Multiethnique Myosotis | 514-271-4407 | Psychotherapy centre--indiv or couples therapy; group activities on a given theme [E/F/Spanish/Arabic/Polish/Russian] $$ | Montreal |
| La Maison St. Jacques | 514-526-4132 | Free group psychotherapy for adults 18-50, group for mothers, referrals [F] | Montreal |
| McGill Psychoed. & Counseling Clinic | 514-398-4641 | Counseling, psychoeducational assessments, and psychotherapy for children and adolescents (ages 6 20); $25/session [E] | Montreal |
| Montreal Therapy Centre | 514-244-1290 | Psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and families [E/F/S] $$ (sliding scale) | Montreal (NDG) |
| Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec | 514-738-1223 1-800-561-1223 | Referral service to find a private psychologist [E/mostly F] | QC |
| Psychology Today | Website | A paid directory of therapists [E] | Montreal (but can search elsewhere in Canada or the world) |
| PsyMontreal | 514-337-2473 x0 | Psychotherapy and coaching services for depression, anxiety, stress, etc. [E/F] $$ (some discounts for students) | Montreal |
| Teenage Health Unit (JGH) | 514-340-8242 | Health and counseling services for teenagers [E/F] | Montreal (Côte-des-Neiges) |
| West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre | 514-696-0948 | Psychological services ranging from consultation, assessment, therapy, and treatment programs. [E/F] | Montreal (West Island) |
| Art Therapy | |||
| L'Atelier | 514-844-6458 | Art workshops, professional & social integration programs, 18+ [E/mostly F] (referral needed) | Montreal |
| Centre d'Apprentissage Parallèle (CAP) | 514-843-5658 | Art therapy, drama therapy, work integration programs, socialization [E/F] | Montreal |
| Expression LaSalle | 514-368-3736 | Art therapy and related workshops, individual counseling [E/F] | Montreal (LaSalle) |
| Friends for Mental Health (West Island) | 514-636-6885 | Art therapy workshops for caregivers and families [E/F] | Montreal (West Island) |
| Les Impatients | 514-842-1043 | Art & music therapy workshops [E/mostly F] | Montreal |
| MusiArt Choir (Montreal General Hospital) | 514-934-1934 x42619 | Choir of consumers; explore therapeutic benefits of music [E/F] | Montreal |
| Pracom | 514-527-6766 | Art workshops, stress & health workshops, professional reintegration [F] | Montreal |
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