Family Support and Organizations
Support can make a significant difference to families who have a loved one living with mental illness. These organizations can help.
AMI-Quebec has many programs to help families cope with mental illness in a loved one. Consider attending one of our support groups (for family members, friends, or people living with mental illness), a workshop, or booking an appointment with one of our counsellors (for family members only).
| ORGANIZATION (website) | PHONE | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Accolade Santé Mentale | 450-699-7059 1-866-699-7059 | Information, support, indiv. & family counseling [E/mostly F] | Montreal (South Shore) |
| Agence Ometz | 514-342-0000 | Social services, provides support to families (mainly Jewish) of people living with mental illness [E/F] | Montreal (Côte-des-Neiges & West Island) |
| ALPABEM | 450-688-0541 1-888-688-0541 | Support, education, info, resources for families, indiv. & family counseling [E/mostly F] | Montreal (Laval) |
| ALPPAMM | 450-438-4291 1-800-663-0659 | Support, helpline, info, rights, workshops, consultations, resource linkage; mostly for caregivers [F] | QC (St. Jérôme) |
| Amcal Family Services | 514-694-3161 | Various services for families with any difficulties; workshops, residences [E/F] | Montreal (West Island) |
| L'Appui Pour Les Proches Aidant D'Aînés | 1-855-852-7784 | Information, referral, listening service and extensive directory for caregivers of elderly people [E/mostly F] | QC |
| Arborescence (formerly AQPAMM) | 514-524-7131 | Support, workshops, self-help groups, resources for families & caregivers [F; counselling in E] | QC |
| Association des Parents et Amis de l'Hôpital Rivière-des-Prairies | 514-323-7260 x2215 | Association of parents providing info to other parents of children with mental illness [F] | Montreal (North) |
| Association de Parents pour la Santé Mentale (APSM) | 514-744-5218 | Support, education, info, resources for families [F] | Montreal (St. Laurent & Bordeaux-Cartierville) |
| Baobab Familiale | 514-734-4097 | Family programs and supports, including home respite care, parent workshops, teen programming through the school year ($), community dinners and outings. [E/F] | Montreal (Cote-des-Neiges) |
| CAP Santé Mentale (Avant de craquer) | 1-855-272-7837 | Information and support for caregivers [F] | QC |
| Le Centre de soutien en santé mentale - Montérégie | 450-486-1609 | Monthly meetings, info and resources [F] | Montreal (St. Hubert) |
| Centre AHAVAS | 514-737-3029 | Orthodox Jewish family social services, advocacy, referrals [E/F/H] | Montreal (Mont-Royal) |
| Centre Greene | 514-931-6202 | Monthly Caregivers' Tea group meetings, resources. [E/F] | Montreal (Westmount) |
| CFMWS | 514-457-3440 x3113 (Montreal Family Peer Support Coordinator) | Peer support for families of Canadian Forces personnel and veterans [E/F] | Canada (local chapters across the country) |
| Éducaloi | Website | Legal information about being a family carer [E/F] | Quebec |
| Eva Marsden Centre | 438-524-8997 | Support and practical tools for caregivers including weekly Zoom meetings [E] | Montreal (NDG) |
| The Family Resource Centre | 514-676-7775 | Individual & family counselling, workshops for parents and children, parent support groups [E] | Montreal (Pierrefonds) |
| Friends for Mental Health | 514-636-6885 | Support groups and counseling for caregivers only [E/F] | Montreal (West Island) |
| Government of Québec | Website | Information, guidance, services, and resources for family caregivers [E/F] | Quebec |
| Jeffery Hale - Saint Brigid's | 418-684-5333 1-888-984-5333 | Offers health care services to families in the Quebec region [E/F] | QC |
| Mental Health Estrie | 819-565-3777 | Support groups, education, info, resources for families [E] | QC (Eastern Townships) |
| NAMI | 703-524-7600 | Support for families who have a loved one living with mental illness [E] | USA |
| NOVA | 514-866-6801 | In-home support & nursing, "Respite for Caregiver" program [E/F] | Montreal (Westmount) |
| OASIS | 450-777-7131 1-855-272-7837 | Information, support groups, accompaniment, resources for families [E/F] | QC (Granby) |
| PABEMSOM | 514-368-4824 | Workshops, indiv. consultations, information, resources, activities, etc. for families of mentally ill [F] | Montreal (Verdun) |
| La Parentrie | 514-385-6786 | Support groups, counseling, education, etc. for families of mentally ill [F] | Montreal (Ahuntsic) |
| Le Phare | 450-773-7202 1-877-773-7202 | Support groups for family and friends of individuals suffering from mental illness, accompaniment, interventions for families [F,S] | QC (Saint-Hyacinthe) |
| Le Pont du Suroît | 450-377-3126 1-888-377-4571 | Intervention services, counseling, education and training [F/E/Spanish/Creole] | QC (Salaberry-de-Valleyfield |
| Premiere Ressource - Aide Aux Parents | 514-525-2573 1-866-329-4223 | Free counseling line for parents & children concerning family issues [E/F] | Montreal |
| Reconnect Community Health Services | 416-248-2050 | Support and information for families with a loved one living with mental illness. [E] | Toronto, ON |
| Société Québécoise de la Schizophrénie | 514-251-4125 1-866-888-2323 | Info, education, referrals, support activities for schizophrenia [E/mainly F] | QC |
| Tactics Resource Services (Linda Aber) | 514-487-3533 | Group therapy, workshops, parenting skills, coaching, resources, etc. [E] | Montreal |
| Tel Jeunes Parents | 1-800-361-5085 | 24/7 phone counseling & support for parents of children & teens [E/F] | QC |
| YWCA (Caregiver Services) | 514-866-9941 | Support groups, social gatherings, workshops, art therapy, and info for women who are caregivers [E/F] | Montreal |
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